Abstracts » Construction and materials industries

New whines for old

Article Abstract:

It is possible to argue that new approaches to the conduct of civil litigation in the UK will not have a significant impact on the conduct or cost of claims against consultants and others involved in the construction process. Parties may be forced to prepare their cases more thoroughly at an earlier stage, but this will probably not cut costs. Indeed, requiring more thorough preparation may even increase costs, particularly where costs are time-based. Judges' powers of case management will only have a positive impact on costs if they are exercised at an early stage of the case.

Management, Construction industry, Cases, Costs (Law), Legal fees

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A case of defining causes

Article Abstract:

A number of cases in the UK have highlighted the fact that responsibility for environmental damage can sometimes be interpreted very strictly. It has been seen that a defendant may still be liable for environmental damage even when this has not arisen from a specific act. It is important to distinguish between acts and events that are a normal part of life, even if they are not necessarily predictable, and those that are out of the ordinary. Liability can be avoided only if the case is something out of the ordinary.

Liability for environmental damages

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Contracting in cyberspace

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the legal aspects affecting the contracting which is transacted through the use of the Internet. The importance of understanding the terms of any contract formed is discussed.

Usage, Internet, Outsourcing

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