All articles by Patrick Perry – Page 2
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FeaturesIs there anything we can do to tackle the problem of low pay?
BD has recently given extensive coverage to the issue of low pay in the profession, but there has not been much focus on the answer. What is the BD Practice columnists’ solution?
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FeaturesShould I sue a client to recover my rightfully earned overdue fees?
Is suing my client the right course of action to recover unpaid fees?
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FeaturesWhy might my practice be affected by the forthcoming Bribery Act?
What does the forthcoming Bribery Act mean for me?
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FeaturesCan I claim back costs for time spent dealing with a litigious client’s project?
I have spent an enormous amount of time investigating and dealing with an issue that is now the subject of litigation. Can I claim it back?
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FeaturesHow to navigate your practice through an uncertain 2010
Our experts take a look ahead and offer advice on areas that will be important to architects this year such as procurement, contracts and even social networking
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FeaturesHow do I dismiss an employee?
What procedures should I follow to dismiss an underperforming employee?
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FeaturesCan we change which staff work on a project?
Is my client entitled to complain if I switch my staff around on a project?
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FeaturesCan I stop animal rights activists from harassing my staff?
Some of my staff involved in a planning application have started to receive aggressive correspondence and phone calls from animal rights activists. Is there anything I can do?
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What can I do to mitigate legal costs?
I am considering bringing legal action to recover losses I have suffered on a project but I am put off by the cost. What are my options?
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OpinionBeware the perils of merrymaking
Don’t let your Christmas party get out of hand. Lawyer Patrick Perry tells you how to avoid letting a seasonal bash become a legal minefield
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FeaturesCan I stop my client making radical changes to my design?
What rights do planners have to water down the design quality of my approved scheme and allow the client to make changes?
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FeaturesMy client only wants to pay me if my project wins planning
My client is pressuring me to submit a planning application (RIBA Work Stages A-D) “at risk”, with payment subject to getting planning permission. What should I do?
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FeaturesWhat do the revised site safety regulations mean for me?
I have seen a lot written about the changes to the CDM Regulations in the press. As a designer, can you clarify for me what my duties and responsibilities are under these regulations?
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FeaturesAs an employer, can I monitor my employees’ use of email?
I think one of my employees spends an excessive amount of time sending personal emails, and that this is affecting his work. Can I monitor what he is doing?
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FeaturesWhat should I look out for in my clients’ bespoke contracts?
What are the main legal issues to consider if my clients insist on their own standard or bespoke contract?
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