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LPA 51 – Expert Witness Immunity Abolished
Published in October 2011 In 2011, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision in the Jones v Kaney case, effectively abolishing the…
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LPA 52 – Eurocodes: Potential Legal Implications
Published in May 2012 With the implementation of Euocodes to replace many British Standards, this LPA provides advice from 2012 on ensuring…
LPA 53 – Issues of Interpretation: An Exception to the “Without Prejudice” Rule
Published in September 2012 When parties negotiate on a “without prejudice” basis, the content of these negotiations cannot be raised by either…
LPA 54 – Tree Root Damage
Published in November 2013 In a 2013 case, the Court held that a private individual property owner could be held liable for…
LPA 55 – Net Contribution Clauses
Published in May 2014 Where two or more parties are responsible for part of the same loss, under common law they are…
LPA 56 – Danger to Underground Railway Infrastructure from Piling Works
Published July 2014 In March 2013, a tube tunnel was damaged by piling from a neighbouring construction site. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch…
LPA 57 – Recent cases indicate larger fines are likely for Health & Safety Offences
Published in October 2014 Two 2013/2014 cases highlight that fines imposed on companies are increasing for environmental and health and safety breaches…
LPA 58 – Risks Associated with As-Built Drawings
Published in November 2014 Consultants are often asked to prepare as-built drawings even though they were not necessarily on site at the…
LPA 59 – The Consequences of Damage to Underground Services
Published in January 2015 LPA59 replaces LPA 14. The most common claims for damage to underground services are brought by the owners…
LPA 60 – What is meant by Supervision?
Published in January 2014 Ground engineering professionals are frequently required to “supervise” the design and construction/implementation of works. The term “supervision” however,…