Monthly Archives: May 2011
“SELF CERTIFIED” INSOLVENCY PUTS PRESSURE ON SUB-CONTRACTORS
The culture of “pay when paid” that threatened many sub-contractors in the last recession is rearing its head again, according to experts at DTM Legal. Although the practice was outlawed in 1996, the Act left the notable exception of an … Continue reading
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PREPARING FOR A LICENSING INSPECTION
Whilst it is quite unusual for Licensing Officers to give you advance notice of a Licensing inspection and such inspections can cover numerous things and be difficult to prepare for, there are some steps you can take to assist you: … Continue reading
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CONSTRUCTION FIRMS WARNED OF CONTRACTUAL RISKS
Research released today reveals that over 60% of subcontractors in the UK remain unprotected should the principal contractor go into receivership. Alarmingly an even higher number had not considered what practical steps they could take to mitigate loss suffered in … Continue reading
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SMALL CLAIMS COSTS RECOVERY
As a matter of principal, there can be few things more frustrating in business than when a contractual wrong can’t be put right because it will leave the “wronged” party even more out of pocket. The good news is that … Continue reading
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SHOW ME THE WAY TO PONTEVEDRA
DTM are proud to announce their sponsorship of Iain Murray (aka Mush) who is currently preparing for his participation in the European Triathlon Championships which take place in Pontevedra in late June 2011. Mush will be representing Great Britain in … Continue reading
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THE ISSUE OF ANONYMOUS POSTS ON THE INTERNET
Media companies frequently receive demands to remove inappropriate content, posted by users, from their websites. It may be the case, for example, that it has been alleged that a defamatory statement has been posted and the affected person requests that … Continue reading
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