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How is AI shaping the legal industry?

How is AI shaping the legal industry? As technology continues to advance, the legal industry is finding itself at the forefront of AI integration. From document review to contract management, AI is transforming the way law firms operate, both in the UK and around the world. While some lawyers remain sceptical of these changes, others […]

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The war against Cyber Crime

The war against Cyber Crime Email scams are becoming more prevalent and despite security measures being in place, emails can be hacked and the contents altered. Prevention is of course better than cure; so just how does a business go about ensuring that it does not fall prey to email hacking? Below are some tips: […]

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Insolvency and the construction industry in the wake of COVID-19 – PBC Today

Insolvency and the construction industry in the wake of COVID-19 – PBC Today The closure of sites, manufacturers, logistical and supplier issues and difficulties implementing social distancing obligations meant that no construction project in the UK escaped being impacted when the lockdown was imposed back in March. Every recession leads to an upsurge in the […]

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Email hacking in the construction industry: Who is liable? – Planning and Building Control Today, Issue 26

Email hacking in the construction industry: Who is liable? – Planning and Building Control Today, Issue 26 Technology may have revolutionised many areas of the construction industry but is has also created a whole new set of problems around cyber crime such as email fraud. Construction companies are particularly vulnerable to scams such as phishing […]

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Ascertaining loss and expense under a JCT contract – Roofing, Cladding and Insulation

Ascertaining loss and expense under a JCT contract – Roofing, Cladding and Insulation In this article featured in Roofing, Cladding and Insulation magazine, Michael Gerard explains how claims for loss and expense under a JCT contract have been settled in key court cases – and what ascertain actually means in terms of determining the loss […]

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Statutory adjudication comes of age – PBC Today

Statutory adjudication comes of age – PBC Today Michael Gerard Solicitors is pleased to be featured in the latest edition of Planning and Building Control Today Magazine. The triple page article sees Michael Gerard explain how the adjudication process can help settle disputes within the construction industry. The first page of the article is below. […]

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How can the adjudication process help resolve construction disputes? – UK Construction Online

How can the adjudication process help resolve construction disputes? – UK Construction Online Read by those involved in all aspects of the construction industry, Michael Gerard was delighted to be featured on the UK Construction Online website recently. As an industry heavily reliant on the use of contractors, it’s not unusual for disputes to arise […]

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The Practical Completion Certificate: what you need to know about the law – Architects’ Datafile (ADF)

Architects and other professionals employed as contract administrators on construction projects are usually well aware of their duties in issuing […]

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