Remote expectations

Stuart Pemble considers whether a case involving delay by an engineer signals a possible change in the law on the recoverability of damages caused by a volatile property market

Unwrapping the pick of 2012

Legal notes round-up: Allyson Colby and James Driscoll reflect on another year in the courts and pick their judicial highlights

Caught in the Act?

Construction contracts Stuart Pemble and Martino Giaquinto argue that extending adjudication to oral contracts may not be as sweeping as commentators suggest

Seeking remedies

Commercial debts A decision on interest rates for late payment is an important part of a judgment that is noted for other reasons. By Stuart Pemble and Susie Wilson

Open to criticism

Net contribution clauses often lead to protracted disputes and many parties consider them to be unfair. Stuart Pemble and Caroline Foster discuss a recent case on the issue, which they consider controversial

Those good intentions may not be enough

The construction industry can be its own worst enemy. Stuart Pemble and Melanie Parker consider the problems that arise when parties fail to document their agreements properly

A good decision – but bad law

Construction Act adjudication has been considered by the House of Lords, whose decision has divided commentators, including the authors of this article. Stuart Pemble and Ed Callaghan agree to disagree