Knowledge

Liquidated damages clauses are common in construction contracts and typically apply where the contractor fails to complete works by specified dates due to reasons for which the contractor is culpable. They are generally calculated according to the period between the specified dates and actual completion. But what happens if the contractor does not reach completion? 

This practical guide sets out the main grounds of challenging or contesting a Will in Scotland, as well as in England and Wales, where the law differs.

District heating and heat networks can play a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions. How will the Scottish Government’s Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021 contribute to this?

This article briefly considers the UK’s proposed accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the possible benefits this could bring and the issues that might shape discussion in the coming weeks.

This practical guide provides consumers and manufacturers with an overview of the Consumer Protection Act, which allows consumers to claim compensation if a defective product has caused injury, death or damage to property.

From caterpillar cakes and “anti-establishment” IPA beer to gin, the issue of “copycat” own brands has been thrown into the spotlight by a series of recent court actions involving some of the country’s best-known food and drink producers and discount supermarket chains.
So what does the law say about “copycat” own brand products and where does this leave consumers who may unwittingly buy them believing them to be the genuine article?

In a recent construction dispute, the Technology and Construction Court considered whether an adjudicator lacked jurisdiction where a referral concerned disputes under two separate contracts.

In a dispute between a contractor and subcontractor, the Technology and Construction Court faced a ‘novel’ argument that the absence of jurisdiction in relation to one adjudication rendered a decision in a subsequent adjudication a nullity. 

The Inner House of the Court of Session has provided much-needed guidance on the renewal of existing agreements between mobile network operators and site providers under the Electronic Communications Code.

What criteria must athletes born overseas meet to represent their resident country? How are athletes selected, and how can they dispute selections? 

A recent dispute arising from the construction of a bus interchange highlights the importance of being aware of contractual requirements regarding notifications, as failure to adhere to these may have significant consequences. 

What is the appeals process for athletes who have been convicted of a doping violation by UK Anti-Doping, and what sanctions might they face? 

One of the greatest challenges sporting regulators face is developing and implementing a regulatory regime that can respond to the pace of scientific, technological and pharmacological advances. How have anti-doping regulations progressed over time?

The pandemic has highlighted excellent opportunities to make a positive environmental impact by adopting more sustainable work practices, writes Jamila Archibald, a solicitor in our property and infrastructure disputes team.

When a borrower is in default and a lender is considering relying on its floating charge to appoint administrators to the borrower, there are a number of factors to consider. In this article, we look at some of the key considerations and some recent cases that highlight potential pitfalls in the appointment process.