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JCT building contracts: what's the point of amendments?

Anthony Armitage advocates for simpler, unamended JCT contracts to enhance fairness and efficiency in construction

Former endeavour mining boss dismissed, forfeits pay: an employment law perspective

Endeavour Mining's dismissal of former president Sébastien De Montessus, depriving him of $291m in remuneration over alleged misconduct, raises major employment law concerns.

Part 36 Offers: navigating the fine line between a ‘tactical’ offer and abuse of the regime

Part 36 offers encourage settlements with cost pressures, but courts ensure these offers are sincere attempts to resolve disputes

Updated pensions guidance provides greater clarity for divorcing couples

Recent updates and reports provide crucial guidance for pension sharing in divorce, highlighting significant gender disparities

Understanding conduct in financial divorce proceedings

Sarah Jane Lenihan and Rebecca Taylor explore recent cases illuminating conduct's role in financial orders during divorce

Specific performance and tenant disrepair

Mark Pawlowski examines the principles determining the grant of specific relief to a landlord against a tenant in breach of a covenant to repair

The evolving challenge of data protection laws

Emily Carter explores anticipated developments in the realm of data protection

Japanese Knotweed case signals flexibility in ADR

Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil ruling endorses alternative dispute resolution in property disputes