Webinar series
We have recorded a series of short 5 minute public sector webinars, click here to view them.
Ashfords sponsor LLG Team of the Year awards
On 18 November Ashfords were pleased to sponsor "Team of the Year" at the LLG Awards 2016. Charles Pallot, Employment Partner at Ashfords presented the award to the in-house legal team at Suffolk County Council.
Many congratulations to the winners of the award and to the runners up who all showcased outstanding practice and commitment in their nominations.
Construction
Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010 - Claiming against insolvent defendants
After much delay, the Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010 (the 2010 Act) came into force on 1 August 2016. The 2010 Act aims to assist parties wishing to claim against insolvent companies and individuals who supply professional services by allowing them to claim directly against their insurers.
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Personal Injury
Personal Injury reforms - the Public Sector perspective
Following the announcement last week by the Ministry of Justice to "crackdown" on whiplash claims, a Consultation Paper has now been published.
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Planning
Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Regulations 2016
The Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Regulations 2016 (2016 Regulations) came into force on 31st October 2016. The Regulations replace the Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding (Register) Regulations 2016 and make a number of amendments that affect local authorities.
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Public Sector
Court of Session confirms that contracting authorities are not required to allow a tender to be corrected after the deadline
Contracting authorities are obliged to observe the principles of equal treatment, transparency and proportionality when undertaking a procurement process. What happens when a tenderer seeks to rectify an omission after the deadline? If a contracting authority refuses to evaluate, is that acceptable?
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