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Book SynopsisSince publication of the first edition in 1976, The Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated has provided a detailed, authoritative, highly illustrated and accessible guide to the regulations that must be adhered to when constructing, altering or extending a building in England and Wales.Table of ContentsAbout the author xi Preface to the fourteenth edition xiii Acknowledgements xvii I Legal and administrative 1 Building control: An overview 1.1 1.1 Introduction 1.1 1.2 The Building Act 1984 1.2 1.3 The linked powers 1.3 1.4 Building Regulations 1.4 1.5 Building Regulations: Exemptions 1.6 1.6 Dangerous structures, etc. 1.10 1.7 Other legislation 1.12 2 The Building Regulations and Approved Documents 2.1 2.1 Introduction 2.1 2.2 Division of the Regulations 2.1 2.3 Approved Documents 2.6 2.4 Definitions in the Regulations 2.10 2.5 Exempt buildings and work 2.17 2.6 Application of the Regulations 2.19 2.7 Regulation requirements 2.24 2.8 Schedule 1: Technical requirements 2.25 2.9 Relaxation of regulation requirements 2.26 2.10 Type relaxations 2.27 2.11 Continuing requirements 2.28 2.12 Testing and sampling 2.28 2.13 Testing and Commissioning 2.29 2.14 Unauthorised building work 2.30 2.15 Contravening works 2.31 3 Local authority control 3.1 3.1 Introduction 3.1 3.2 The local authority 3.2 3.3 Building notice procedure 3.2 3.4 Exemptions from the requirement to give a building notice or deposit full plans 3.4 3.5 Deposit of plans 3.4 3.6 Notice requirements 3.7 3.7 Completion certificate 3.9 4 Private certification 4.1 4.1 Introduction 4.1 4.2 Insurance requirements 4.2 4.3 Approval of inspectors 4.4 4.4 Approved persons and self‐certification by competent persons 4.8 4.5 Self‐certification schemes and the Approved Inspector 4.8 4.6 Independence of Approved Inspectors 4.9 4.7 Approval of public bodies 4.9 4.8 Private certification procedure 4.10 4.9 Plans certificates 4.19 4.10 Final certificates 4.20 4.11 Public body’s notices and certificates 4.21 4.12 Prescribed forms 4.21 5 Work under the supervision of a competent person 5.1 5.1 Introduction 5.1 5.2 Principles of self‐certification 5.2 5.3 Benefits of competent person schemes 5.2 5.4 Joining a competent person scheme 5.5 5.5 Legislative background 5.6 5.6 Building regulation requirements 5.6 5.7 Self‐assessment 5.11 5.8 Non‐notification 5.12 5.9 Regulation 20 applied to local authorities 5.14 5.10 Regulation 20 applied to Approved Inspectors 5.14 5.11 Approval of competent person schemes 5.14 II Technical 6 Structural stability (Part A) 6.1 6.1 Introduction 6.1 6.2 Loading 6.2 6.3 Ground movement 6.3 6.4 Guidance on structural design in buildings of all types 6.3 6.5 Structural requirements in existing buildings subject to change of use 6.7 6.6 Design of structural members in houses and other small buildings 6.8 6.7 Buttressing walls, piers and chimneys 6.25 6.8 External wall cladding 6.48 6.9 Replacement of roof coverings 6.51 6.10 Disproportionate collapse 6.52 7 Part 7 – Fire (Part B) 7.1 7.1 Introduction 7.1 7.2 Terminology 7.6 7.3 Occupancy classifications: Purpose groups etc. 7.16 7.4 Rules for measurement 7.21 7.5 Means of warning and escape in case of fire 7.25 7.6 Means of escape 7.26 7.7 Interpretation of AD B1 7.28 7.8 General requirements for means of warning and escape 7.31 7.9 Rules for measurement for means of escape 7.33 7.10 Fire alarm and fire detection systems 7.37 7.11 Sprinkler systems 7.44 7.12 Means of escape in dwelling houses 7.46 7.13 Flats and maisonettes 7.54 7.14 Means of escape from buildings other than dwellinghouses, flats and maisonettes 7.73 7.15 General recommendations common to all buildings except dwellinghouses7. 96 7.16 Alternative approach to the provision of means of escape in selected premises 7.103 7.17 Internal fire spread (linings) 7.112 7.18 Internal fire spread (structure) 7.125 7.19 Fire resistance and structural stability 7.125 7.20 Compartment walls and floors: Construction details 7.143 7.21 Concealed spaces (cavities) 7.155 7.22 Pipes, ventilation ducts and flues 7.162 7.23 Variations to the provisions of parts relating to B3 in the ADs 7.166 7.24 External fire spread 7.168 7.25 External walls 7.168 7.26 Special provisions relating to shopping complexes and buildings used as car parks 7.196 7.27 Shopping complexes 7.199 7.28 Access and facilities for the fire service 7.199 7.29 Firefighting and the use of insulating core panels for internal structures 7.212 7.30 Regulation 38: Provision of information 7.215 8 Materials, workmanship, site preparation and moisture exclusion (Part C) 8.1 8.1 Materials and workmanship 8.1 8.2 The influence of European standards 8.2 8.3 The Construction Products Regulations 2011 8.3 8.4 Materials and workmanship 8.4 8.5 Site preparation and moisture exclusion 8.8 9 Toxic substances (Part D) 9.1 9.1 Introduction 9.1 9.2 Cavity insulation 9.1 10 Sound insulation (Part E) 10.1 10.1 Introduction 10.1 10.2 Performance standards 10.4 10.3 Pre‐completion testing 10.9 10.4 Separating walls and their flanking constructions: New buildings 10.14 10.5 Separating floors and their flanking constructions: New buildings 10.37 10.6 Dwelling houses and flats formed by material change of use 10.53 10.7 Internal walls and floors for new buildings 10.61 10.8 Rooms for residential purposes 10.66 10.9 Robust Details: An alternative to pre‐completion testing 10.69 10.10 Reverberation in common parts of buildings 10.73 10.11 School acoustics 10.79 10.12 Calculation of sound transmission indices 10.79 10.13 The calculation of mass 10.86 10.14 Explanation of important terms 10.89 11 Ventilation (Part F) 11.1 11.1 Introduction 11.1 11.2 Definition and interpretation of terms 11.2 11.3 General principles 11.5 11.4 Part F: The requirements and their applicability 11.8 11.5 The ventilation of new dwellings 11.11 11.6 The ventilation of new buildings other than dwellings 11.29 11.7 Work on existing buildings 11.37 11.8 Performance‐based ventilation 11.39 11.9 Passive stack ventilation (PSV) system design 11.44 11.10 Ingress of external pollution 11.46 12 Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency (Part G) 12.1 12.1 Introduction 12.1 12.2 Definition and interpretation of terms 12.3 12.3 Part G1: Cold water supply 12.7 12.4 Part G2 and Regulation 36: Water efficiency 12.9 12.5 Part G3: Hot water supply and systems 12.12 12.6 Part G4: Sanitary conveniences and washing facilities 12.24 12.7 Part G5: Bathrooms 12.27 12.8 Part G6: Food preparation areas 12.27 13 Drainage and waste disposal (Part H) 13.1 13.1 Introduction 13.1 13.2 Repairs, alterations and discontinued use of drains and sewers 13.1 13.3 Sanitary pipework and drainage 13.4 13.4 Wastewater treatment systems and cesspools 13.38 13.5 Greywater and rainwater storage tanks 13.51 13.6 Rainwater drainage 13.52 13.7 Rainwater drainage below ground 13.60 13.8 Building over existing sewers 13.66 13.9 Separate systems of drainage 13.70 13.10 Solid waste storage 13.72 14 Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems (Part J) 14.1 14.1 Introduction 14.1 14.2 Interpretation 14.3 14.3 Rules for measurement 14.11 14.4 Checking the condition of combustion installations before use 14.11 14.5 Requirement J1: Air supply 14.13 14.6 Requirement J2: Discharge of products of combustion 14.23 14.7 Requirement J4: Protection of building against fire and heat 14.47 14.8 Repair and reuse of existing flues 14.62 14.9 Test methods 14.65 14.10 Requirement J5: Provision of information 14.69 14.11 Alternative means of compliance 14.71 14.12 Requirement J6: Protection of liquid fuel storage systems 14.72 14.13 Requirement J7: Protection against pollution 14.77 15 Protection from falling, collision and impact (Part K) 15.1 15.1 Introduction 15.1 15.2 Stairways, ladders and ramps (K1) 15.2 15.3 Application 15.2 15.4 Interpretation 15.3 15.5 General recommendations for stairways and ramps 15.5 15.6 Stairway construction 15.7 15.7 Internal and external ramps which form part of a building 15.13 15.8 Guarding of stairways, ramps and landings 15.14 15.9 Access to maintenance areas 15.16 15.10 Alternative approach to stairway design 15.17 15.11 Protection from falling 15.17 15.12 Vehicle barriers and loading bays 15.18 15.13 Protection against impact (with glazing) 15.19 15.14 Protection from collision with open windows, skylights or ventilators 15.22 15.15 Manifestation of glazing 15.25 15.16 Safe use of windows, skylights and ventilators 15.25 15.17 Safe access for cleaning glazed surfaces 15.27 15.18 Generally 15.28 15.19 Safe use of doors 15.29 15.20 Sources of further guidance 15.30 16 Conservation of fuel and power (Part L) 16.1 16.1 Introduction 16.1 16.2 Definition and interpretation of terms 16.2 16.3 The Buildings Regulations 2010 relevant to Part l 16.10 16.4 Part l: Exemptions and relaxations from Part l 16.18 16.5 Part L: The requirement and general applicability 16.25 16.6 Approved Document L1A: Conservation of fuel and power in new dwellings 16.26 16.7 Part L1B: Conservation of fuel and power in existing dwellings 16.46 16.8 Part L2A: Conservation of fuel and power in new buildings other than dwellings 16.57 16.9 Part L2B: Conservation of fuel and power in existing buildings other than dwellings 16.80 16.10 U‐values 16.95 16.11 Part L 2010 Wales 16.126 16.12 References 16.127 17 Access to and use of buildings (Part M) 17.1 17.1 Introduction 17.1 17.2 Interpretation 17.6 17.3 Application 17.9 17.4 Volume 1: Dwellings 17.10 17.5 Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings 17.20 17.6 Means of escape in case of fire 17.50 17.7 In conclusion 17.50 17.8 Sources of further guidance 17.50 18 Electrical safety (Part P) 18.1 18.1 Introduction 18.1 18.2 Requirement P1 18.2 18.3 Design and installation 18.3 18.4 Application of Part P 18.4 18.5 Certification, inspection and testing 18.6 18.6 Interpretation 18.8 19 Security (Part Q) 19.1 19.1 Introduction 19.1 19.2 Interpretation 19.2 19.3 Requirement Q1: Unauthorised access 19.3 19.4 Requirement Q1: Performance 19.3 19.5 Doors 19.4 19.6 Windows 19.6 19.7 Bespoke timber secure doorsets 19.6 Index I. 1

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Book Synopsis***BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2022 SHORTLISTED TITLE***Starting a business is one of the most exciting things you can do. It’s also one of the most daunting. There’s so much that can go right, and so much that can go wrong.That’s why you need to understand and minimise the legal and commercial risks involved. When your new business is built on rock, you can relax in the knowledge that you won’t lose access to life-changing opportunities or waste time and energy on fighting legal challenges. Instead, you’re free to get on with what you do best — coming up with fresh ideas, finding ways to make them a reality, and selling your products or services to an ever-expanding customer base.This book makes the complicated aspects of start-up law simple. In everyday language, it walks you through the key legal and commercial considerations. Setting up your corporate structure for maximum advantage Discovering your risks and how to minimise them Finding out the best sources of investment Learning how to value your company Negotiating with investors for long-term success MICHAEL BUCKWORTH is a qualified solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales, and the founder of Buckworths (www.buckworths.com), the only law firm in the UK working exclusively with start-ups and high-growth businesses. He has a passion for entrepreneurialism, and has advised countless start-ups over the last ten years. He’s been ‘entrepreneur in residence’ at London South Bank University and University College, London, for several years, and is a regular speaker at industry events.Trade ReviewMichael's book is exactly what every cofounder should have in their locker when embarking on a new venture.Overall the book is a thoroughly comprehensive guide for what to do & what not do when trying to build a sustainable business.Each chapter covers different legal / operational elements that all start ups from ideation to funding ought to be aware of and address.Michael makes the information relatable by ending each chapter with a summary of an example case study of a founder who goes through the regular challenges at each particular stage of getting their business off the ground.The content is in an easily digestible format which is great given the density & complexity of the knowledge being shared. * Amazon *Table of ContentsBuilt on Rock: Table of ContentsBuilding your start-up on rockMeet LucioPART ONE: Launching your business1. Setting up your company: avoid the barriers and traps2. Dodging the pitfalls: identify and manage risk3. Protecting your brand and intellectual property: secure your intangible assets4. Bringing in help: incentivise employees and contractors5. Looking after your liabilities: your customer contract6. Understanding data protection law: use it to your advantagePART TWO: Raising investment7. Where to find funding: the investment landscape8. How to value your company: make your equity go further9. When to raise funds: get your timing right10. Making your business attractive to investors: understand investor tax relief11. Seal the deal: receiving funds and issuing sharesSolid foundationsStart-up checklistThe authorAcknowledgements

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Book SynopsisWritten by two experts in the field, the Business Law LPC manual provides practical, up-to-date coverage of company, partnership, taxation, and insolvency law. The manual provides all of the required material students need to understand the latest legal developments affecting business law transactions, with a particular focus on relevant taxation law and business accounts.Examples are used throughout the manual to enable students to contextualize their learning effectively. Extensive and updated statutory references allow students both to cross-refer to appropriate primary sources, and to use the guide to interpret such sources. The book''s depth of coverage, accessible format, and clear structure make it an ideal reference for students on the Legal Practice Course.Digital formats and resourcesThis edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats.- Access to a digital version of this book comes with every purchase to enable a more flexible learning

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Book SynopsisTrusted for over 25 years, Law for Social Workers expertly guides students throughout their studies and into practice. The authors skilfully combine accessible legal explanation, real-life case studies, and valuable practice-focused advice into a complete guide to social work law.Trade ReviewMy go-to book. It is set out so clearly, and so easily understandable by the students. * Janet Goddard, University of West London *It is an essential read for students...invaluable for when they become practitioners * Tilia Lenz, Lecturer Practitioner Consultant for the Pan-Dorset and Wiltshire Teaching Partnership *Comprehensive, colourful and lively...a fantastically researched textbook. * Gareth Millar, Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University *It is by far the most comprehensive and well set-out text of this subject on the market * Michael Isles, Lecturer, University of Gloucestershire *Table of ContentsPart I: The Legal Context of Social Work 1: The legal system in England and Wales 2: The roles and responsibilities of the social worker 3: Human rights law 4: Information security and information sharing Part II: Responsibilities Towards Children 5: The principles of children's law 6: Local authority support for children and families 7: Investigation and case planning 8: Applying to court 9: Long-term planning for children 10: Youth justice Part III: Responsibilities Towards Adults 11: Adult social care 12: The legislative framework for the provision of adult social care and support 13: Managing adult social care 14: Mental capacity,adult safeguarding, and domestic abuse 15: The Court of Protection and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 16: Mental health and the law Appendices The Social Worker's Toolkit

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Book SynopsisThis book provides valuable information and recommendations for current and future officers and correctional system employees, introducing them to civil liability and federal law, as well as recommending strategies that can be taken to minimize risks. The increasing litigation against criminal justice practitioners in the United States poses a significant problem for law enforcement and other personnel. Law enforcement and corrections professionals need to have a working knowledge of both criminal law and the civil law process to ensure that they are performing their duties within the limits of the law.Civil Liability in Criminal Justice is unique in its combination of applicable case law and related liability research, providing an overview of high-liability areas. This new edition has been revised to include up-to-date United States Supreme Court cases and illuminates the latest developments in the use of force, arrest-related deaths, custodial suicides in detentioTrade Review"Dr. Ross’s book teaches law enforcement agencies how to see operations through the lens of risk. Now for every training event or planned operation we identify the risks and the control measures to counter them. The end result: we have seen a remarkable reduction in consequences of legal liability, and better officer performance and perceived professionalism from the community."Jim A. Blocker, Chief of Police, Battle Creek, Michigan "Dr. Ross provides the ‘A to Z’ reference book for civil liability in a criminal justice setting, whether it be day to day policing or overseeing offenders in correctional institutions. A practical, subject-by-subject guide, this book gives clear data and reasoning behind civil liability, what drives it and how to mitigate it. The final chapter clearly sets out trends based on law and recent Court decisions. A must read, this book should be in the hands of every American criminal justice executive."Jim Ferraris, Chief of Police, Woodburn, Oregon, Police Department"This text discusses complex concepts and principles in easily understood language. It is thoroughly researched and well organized. Readers will learn duties and responsibilities that are owed to all and strategies to prevent harms and avoid or limit exposure to civil liability."Andrew Fulkerson, J.D., Ph.D., Professor, Southeast Missouri State University; former judge and prosecuting attorney, State of Arkansas Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments 1. Overview of Civil Liability2. Foundations for Liability3. Civil Liability under State and Federal Tort Law4. Civil Liability and Federal Law: Section 1983 Litigation5. Defenses to Civil Litigation and Risk Management6. Administration and Supervisory Liability7. Liability for Failure to Train8. Operating Criminal Justice Agencies under Consent Decree 9. Personnel Issues and Liability10. Use of Force in Law Enforcement and Corrections11. Section 1983 and Correctional Liability Issues12. Section 1983 Actions in Law Enforcement13. Liability and Arrest-related Deaths14. Liability and Suicides in DetentionTable of CasesIndex

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Book SynopsisMethodologies and legislative frameworks regarding the archaeological excavation, retrieval, analysis, curation and potential reburial of human skeletal remains differ throughout the world. As work forces have become increasingly mobile and international research collaborations are steadily increasing, the need for a more comprehensive understanding of different national research traditions, methodologies and legislative structures within the academic and commercial sector of physical anthropology has arisen. The Routledge Handbook of Archaeological Human Remains and Legislation provides comprehensive information on the excavation of archaeological human remains and the law through 62 individual country contributions from Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America and Australasia.More specifically, the volume discusses the following: What is the current situation (including a brief history) of physical anthropology in the country? <Trade Review'This will be an incredibly useful source of information for scholars around the world who are, or may be hoping to be, working with human remains from archaeological contexts in particular places across the globe. It will, furthermore, save much time searching for relevant information to help their work, and provide much needed contacts ... an essential reference text for students working on archaeological human remains.'- Charlotte Roberts, Durham University, UK Table of ContentsPart 1: Introduction Part 2: Europe Part 3: Rest of the World, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Asia, Oceania Part 4:Conclusion Appendix

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Book SynopsisRichard Griffith is a senior lecturer at the College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University. Iwan Dowie is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education at the University of South Wales.Table of ContentsNew Version Guided Tour Table of Cases Table of Statutes Abbreviations Preface to eighth edition Acknowledgements Publisher's Acknowledgements Part I General Principles affecting all nurses Introduction: Professionalism, the legal system and human rights Actions in the criminal courts and defences to criminal charges Liability in a civil court case for negligence Specific problem areas in civil liability: Personal liability of the nurse, vicarious liability of the employer and managerial issues Statutory functions and management of the NHS Progress of a civil claim: defences and compensation Consent to treatment and informing the patient Data protection: confidentiality and access Record keeping, statements and evidence in court The nurse and employment law The nurse as a registered professional Health and safety and the nurse Part II Specialist areas Children and young persons The nurse on the gynaecology ward Acute care Learning disabilities and safeguarding people Nurse educator and researcher Legal aspects of the care of older people Nursing people with mental health problems or learning disability Accident and emergency, outpatients, genito-urinary departments day surgery Human fertility and genetics Community and primary care nursing Scope of professional practice, clinical nurse specialists and consultant nurse Part III General areas Legal aspects of property Legal aspects of public health Handling complaints Legal aspects of medicines End-of-life care and death Complementary and alternative therapies The future Glossary Further Reading Websites Index

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Book SynopsisStudies in Law, Politics, and Society provides a vehicle for the publication of scholarly articles within the broad parameters of interdisciplinary legal scholarship. In this latest edition of this highly successful research series, chapters examine a diverse range of legal issues and their impact on and intersections with society. This volume is a collection of chapters exploring expert witnessing in Asylum Cases. Topics covered include: judicial ethnocentrism, political asylum, race identity and cultural defense. This volume brings together leading scholars and will be vital reading for all those researching in this subject area.Trade ReviewAnthropologists explore the use of cultural expert testimony as evidence in legal conflicts that invoke cultural difference. They address knowing the role of expert testimony in a cultural defense, reconciling the job of expert witness with other professional roles, relating to defendants versus informants, employing legal concepts that have little anthropological acceptance, producing testimony in changing historical and political contexts, and helping judges understand culture. -- Annotation ©2018 * (protoview.com) *Table of ContentsIntroduction; Leila Rodriguez 1. Expert Witnessing in Honduran Asylum Cases: What Difference Can Twenty Years Make?; James Phillips 2. Judicial Ethnocentrism vs Expert Witnesses in Asylum Cases; Murray J. Leaf 3. Guilt, Innocence, Informant; Jeffrey Cohen and Lexine Trask 4. Traversing Boundaries: Anthropology, Political Asylum and The Provision of Expert Witness; Kathleen Gallagher 5. Proving "Race" Identity of Chinese Indonesian Asylum Seekers; ChorSwang Ngin 6. State Your Case: Best Practices for Presenting a Cultural Defense in Criminal Litigation; Heather Crabbe, Esq.

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Book SynopsisThe Equality Act 2010 in Mental Health provides a critical guide to the Act: what it means for mental health services and how it should be implemented. It addresses each of the nine characteristics protected by the Act in turn, examining the research and practice issue associated with each and offering positive guidance. Contributors also highlight the broader issues associated with achieving equality in mental health, including conflicts between different forms of discrimination, the impact of budget cuts and the issue of inequality in wider society and how it relates to the mental health services. Finally, the book tackles organisational change and the implications for management practice, organisational structures and staff training. This book will be a valuable resource for those involved in providing mental health services, including managers and frontline workers across health and social care.Trade ReviewIt consolidates and extends a range of previous legislation in respect of race relations, gender discrimination and disability discrimination by outlining nine 'protected characteristics'. A number of guides have been written to help practitioners implement the Act but this appears to be the first with a specific focus on its possible implications for all those working within mental health services. This book aims to be an accessible guide to legal and technical information on the Act and attempts to provide practical ways of putting equality into mental health practice. -- The Psychiatric BulletinThis is an accessible, easy to understand and stimulating book on what can often be seen as either a theoretical topic or about addressing political correctness. -- British Journal of Occupational TherapyThis book is both rich and fascinating. It combines deep theoretical insight with acute pragmatism and never fails to engage the reader. The book will provide an indispensable guide to anyone who wishes to understand the context in which equality legislation must be implemented, or, frankly, why that legislation became necessary in the first place. -- David Hewitt, Solicitor and partner at Weightmans LLP, UK and author of The Nearest Relative Handbook 2nd editionTable of ContentsForeword. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Hári Sewell, HS Consultancy, UK. Part I. 1. The Equality Act 2010: The Letter and Spirit of the Law. Jo Honigmann, Just Equality, UK. 2. The Case for a Single Equalities Approach. Melba Wilson, HS Consultancy, UK. Part II: Evidence of Inequality. 3. Beyond Categories: Service Users as Complex Beings. Eleanor Hope, Sussex Partnership, UK. 4. Gendered Practice. Sue Waterhouse, HS Consultancy, UK. 5. Pregnancy and Maternity. Sue Waterhouse. 6. Marriage and Civil Partnership. Hári Sewell. 7. Age Equality. Barbara Vincent, Sussex Partnership, UK. 8. Disability. Hári Sewell. 9. Out and Equal: Towards Mental Health Equality for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) People. Sarah Carr, Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), UK. 10. Race and Mental Health. Marcel Vige, National Mind, UK and Hári Sewell. 11. Gender Reassignment. Scott Durairaj and Jourdan Durairaj, Sussex Partnership Trust, UK. 12. Spirituality and Equalities. Peter Duncan Gilbert, Staffordshire University, UK. Part III: Essential Considerations. 13. The Prevalence of Traditional Psychiatric Models and Inherent Drivers of Inequality. Hári Sewell. 14. Conflicts within the Equalities Agenda. Hári Sewell. 15. The Impact of Cost Cutting on Equalities. Hári Sewell. 16. Good Enough Plans and Strategies: Getting the Balance Right for Effective Planning and Decision-Making - From Expediency to Pragmatism. Melba Wilson. Part IV: Change and Equalities.17. Applying Management Rigours to the Equality Agenda. Hári Sewell. 18. The Financial Case for Tackling Inequality. Melba Wilson and Hári Sewell. 19. Organisational Development Approaches. Hári Sewell and Cheryl Brodie, HS Consultancy, UK. 20. Skilling the Workforce. Hári Sewell and Cheryl Brodie. 21. Engaging Stakeholders and Communities. Hári Sewell. 22. Knowledge Management, New Technologies and Equalities. Tony Jameson-Allen, Evolution Networking Ltd, UK. Conclusion. Hári Sewell.

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Book SynopsisMedical malpractice suits today can result in multi-million-dollar settlements, and a practicing physician can pay $100,000 or more annually for malpractice insurance. Some complain that lawyers and plaintiffs are overcompensated by exorbitant judgments that add to the rising cost of health care. But there has been very little evidence to show whether these arguments are true. In this timely work, six experts in health policy, law, and medicine study nearly 200 malpractice claims to show that, contrary to popular perceptions, victims of malpractice are not overcompensated and our legal system for dealing with malpractice claims is not defective. The authors survey claims filed in Florida between 1986 and 1989 by people who suffered permanent injury or death during birth or during treatment in an emergency room. How often did illegitimate claims result in financial awards? What was the relation between the injury and the amount the patient lost economically? How much did the plaintiffs actually recover? How did the claimants choose their lawyers and what kind of relationship did they have?Contrary to common perceptions, in the majority of cases the claims were merited, and the authors found that claimants were on average substantially undercompensated--only about one-fifth of plaintiffs recovered more than their economic loss caused by injury or death. The evidence in this book suggests that placing dollar limits on malpractice cases is unjustified and that our tort system is not so faulty after all.Table of ContentsList of Tables List of Figures List of Boxes Preface Acknowledgments Ch. 1: Setting the Stage Frank A. Sloan Ch. 2: The Sample Frank A. Sloan, Penny B. Githens. Ch. 3: The Injuries, Antecedents, and Consequences Frank A. Sloan Ch. 4: Doctor-Patient Relationships Ellen Wright Clayton, Gerald B. Hickson, Penny B. Githens, Frank A. Sloan. Ch. 5: Lawyer-Client Relationships Ellen Wright Clayton, David F. Partlett. Ch. 6: Liability Gerald B. Hickson, Douglas A. Gentile, Penny B. Githens, Frank A. Sloan. Ch. 7: Cost of Injuries Frank A. Sloan, Stephen S. van Wert. Ch. 8: The Dispute Resolution Process Frank A. Sloan, Penny B. Githens, Gerald B. Hickson. Ch. 9: Compensation Frank A. Sloan, Penny B. Githens, Gerald B. Hickson, Stephen S. van Wert. Ch. 10: Policy Implications Frank A. Sloan Bibliography Index

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Trade ReviewThis textbook highlights the importance of understanding the legal context for ethical and effective social work practice. Written in an accessible manner, it covers areas of law that are particularly relevant to social workers. The inclusion of people’s experiences of the law helps to illustrate the tensions and opportunities that the legal context creates in practice. * Dr Jemma Venables, University of Queensland *The strengths of this book are the focus on Australian law, the topics and their relation to each other, the fit with semester and its scope. It is well structured and covers all the main areas for social work. * Dr Lynelle Watts, Curtin University *This book provides an accessible guide to ethical practice and makes a good link between understandings of justice and human rights. The level is appropriate, the structure is appealing, and the focus on advocacy is particularly useful for students in social work and new graduates. * Dr Prue Atkins, La Trobe University *Table of ContentsThe Australian legal system Legal Research Ethics, justice and the law Working in involuntary settings The legal obligations of social workers Going to court and giving evidence Working with lawyers Human rights and anti-discrimination law Social work in the criminal legal system (Co-authored with Katherine Ogilvie and Caroline Lambert) Families, children and young people (Co-authored with Francis Zemljak) First Nations People and Communities and the Law (Co-authored with Meena Singh) Adult Guardianship Law (Co-authored with Margaret Spencer) Mental health law Refugee and asylum law (Co-authored with Asher Hirsch) Ethical social work around the law Changing the legal system

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Book SynopsisA resource for healthcare professionals in beginning, improving, or successfully marketing a career as an expert witness, Becoming an Expert Witness in Healthcare and Litigation: A Beginner's Guide provides fundamental information on the legal process and practical advice for readers across various fields of medicine and allied health.The book draws on the authors’ experiences as both expert witnesses and litigation experts who have trained hundreds of nurses, physicians, and healthcare professionals. Covering topics like the fundamentals of litigation and the legal process and trial preparation, Becoming an Expert Witness in Healthcare and Litigation explores the basic principles of being an expert witness while offering practical advice that will enable expert witnesses and attorneys to maximize their effectiveness.Topics covered include:•Roles and expectations of key players•Courtroom presentation•Depositions and trials•Moral issues•Writing for the court•Business of expert witnessing•Ethical marketingAlso included in Becoming an Expert Witness in Healthcare and Litigation:•Checklists•Example expert witness forms like fee structures, engagement letters, and more•A comprehensive glossary of industry termsThose looking to break into the field and seasoned expert witnesses alike will find that Becoming an Expert Witness in Healthcare and Litigation: A Beginner's Guide offers valuable insights and guidance.Table of Contents Dedication Acknowledgments About the Authors Preface Foreword by Eric F. Quandt, JD Chapter 1 What Is an Expert? Chapter 2 Qualifications of an Expert Chapter 3 The Role of an Expert Chapter 4 Preparation for Expert Opinions Chapter 5 Disclosure of Opinions, Basis, and Bias Chapter 6 Presentation of Opinions Chapter 7 Conflicts of Interest Chapter 8 Establishing a Fee Structure Chapter 9 Expert Promotion Chapter 10 Dos and Don’ts of an Expert Glossary Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisGetting to grips with law and policy can be daunting for beginning and established teachers alike. Law and Ethics for Australian Teachers provides an overview of the professional, legal and ethical issues teachers may encounter in the classroom and the broader school environment. This book breaks down the relevant case law, as well as state and territory legislation and policy, in an accessible way to help readers navigate these complex issues. It covers topics including duty of care and mandatory reporting, work health and safety issues, family court orders and parenting plans, suspensions and exclusions, and criminal law issues. Each chapter features case studies, definitions of key terms, detailed scenarios and end-of-chapter questions to help readers understand a wide range of professional issues. Written by a team of authors with both teaching and legal expertise, Law and Ethics for Australian Teachers is an essential resource for pre- and in-service teachers.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Overview of the Australian Legal System; 1. Duty of Care Inside and Outside of the School; 2. Privacy Issues; 3. Anti-Discrimination Within the School Context; 4. Work Health Safety Issues; 5. Orders and Parenting Plans Under Family Law; 6. Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting; 7. Suspensions and Exclusions; 8. Criminal Matters in the School; 9. Cyberbullying and Other Online Problems; 10. General Ethical Responsibilities of Teachers; 11. Professional Regulation and Teacher Registration; 12. Disciplinary Proceedings Against Teachers; 13. Protections Afforded to Teachers.

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Book SynopsisPrisoners' Self-Help Litigation Manual, in its much-anticipated fourth edition, is an indispensable guide for prisoners and prisoner advocates seeking to understand the rights guaranteed to prisoners by law and how to protect those rights. Clear, comprehensive, practical advice provides prisoners with everything they need to know on conditions of confinement, civil liberties in prison, procedural due process, the legal system, how to litigate, conducting effective legal research, and writing legal documents. Over the past decade, prison law and conditions have changed significantly. This new edition is updated to include the most relevant prisoners' rights topics and approaches to litigation. Updates include all aspects of prison life as well as material on legal research, legal writing, types of legal remedies, and how to effectively use those remedies. This book succeeds the highly successful third edition of Prisoners' Self-Help Litigation Manual. Written by two legal and peniteTrade Review"In the many years I have worked with people facing or serving capital and Life sentences, I have experienced their frustration at their own inability to take charge of their cases and/ or their grievances...they lack the skills and the access to good law libraries. The Prisoners' Self-Help Litigation Manual, available for more than 25 years but recently updated, takes on the task of providing prisoners with the tools to handle their legal needs. It explains the pertinent law, shows them what they need to do to litigate an issue, and provides them with resources for help. As a self-trained professional in this field, I also found it extremely helpful. I truly believe that defense teams, advocates, and family members of the incarcerated should do their best to see that clients and loved ones have this important resource. And they should buy one for themselves!" --Claudia Whitman Director, National Death Row Assistance Network of CURETable of ContentsPersonal Statement ; Table of Cases ; Preface and Acknowledgments ; I. Introduction: Using this Manual and Using the Courts ; Part I: The Rights of Prisoners ; II. Conditions of Confinement ; III. Civil Liberties in Prison ; IV. Procedural Due Process ; V. Equal Protection of the Laws ; VI. Pre-Trial Detainee's Rights ; Part II: Enforcing Your Rights ; VII. The Legal System ; VII. Actions, Defenses, and Relief ; IX. How to Litigate ; X. Legal Research ; XI. Writing Legal Documents

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Book SynopsisTäglich muss jeder von uns verhandeln. Dabei macht es einen Unterschied, ob Männer oder Frauen dies tun. So neigen Frauen dazu, sich mit schlechteren Ergebnissen zufrieden zu geben als Männer. Nach der Forschung lässt sich das mit dem gesellschaftlichen Rollenbild erklären. Wenn Frauen in Konflikten „tough“ auftreten, fürchten sie, ihrem Rollenbild nicht zu entsprechen und negative Gegenreaktionen – zum Beispiel in Form von Sympathieverlust – hervorzurufen (so genannter Backlash-Effekt). Welchen Ausweg gibt es? Dieser Frage geht die genderspezifische Verhandlungsforschung nach. Die Forschungsergebnisse werden in dem vorliegenden essential so vorgestellt, dass sie von jeder Leserin in einer Verhandlungssituation genutzt werden können.Die Autorin Dr. Julia Sophia Habbe ist spezialisiert auf Konfliktlösung, Prozessführung sowie interne Untersuchungen. Sie ist Partnerin einer internationalen Wirtschaftskanzlei in Frankfurt am Main und Lehrbeauftragte der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität im Bereich genderspezifische Verhandlungsführung. Table of ContentsZur Omnipräsenz von Verhandlungen.- Das Dilemma von Frauen in Verhandlungen.- Weibliche Verhandlungsstrategien: praktische Handlungsempfehlungen.

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Book SynopsisAnti–Money Laundering in a Nutshell is a concise, accessible, and practical guide to compliance with anti–money laundering law for financial professionals, corporate investigators, business managers, and all personnel of financial institutions who are required, under penalty of hefty fines, to get anti–money laundering training. This new edition of Anti-Money Laundering will update the topics discussed, and introduce the changes and updates including information on the AMLA Act of 2020, new EU standards and directives, anti-money laundering on digital currencies and more.Money laundering is endemic. As much as 5 percent of global GDP ($3.6 trillion) is laundered by criminals each year. It’s no wonder that every financial institution in the United States—including banks, credit card companies, insurers, securities brokerages, private funds, and money service businesses—must comply with complex examination, training, and reporting requirements mandated by a welter of federal anti–money laundering (AML) laws. Ignorance of crime is no excuse before the law. Financial institutions and businesses that unknowingly serve as conduits for money laundering are no less liable to prosecution and fines than those that condone or abet it.In Anti–Money Laundering in a Nutshell: Awareness and Compliance for Financial Personnel and Business Managers, Kevin Sullivan draws on a distinguished career as an AML agent and consultant to teach personnel in financial institutions what money laundering is, who does it, how they do it, how to prevent it, how to detect it, and how to report it in compliance with federal law. He traces the dynamic interplay among employees, regulatory examiners, compliance officers, fraud and forensic accountants and technologists, criminal investigators, and prosecutors in following up on reports, catching launderers, and protecting the integrity and reputations of financial institutions and businesses. In particular, corporate investigators will gain rich insights winnowed from the author's experiences as a New York State and federal investigator.Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisExamines whether the roles of higher education institutions have changed, what academics and universities should be doing, and how technology transfer can be made effective and efficient. This book can help readers to understand about an increasingly important aspect of academia and business.Table of ContentsAbout the Contributors Preface 1. Introduction by Graham Richards 2. The Confused Situation by Graham Richards 3. Bayh-Dole-Thatcher by Graham Richards 4. Academic Rogues by Graham Richards 5. A Judge's View by The Rt. Hon. Sir Robin Jacob 6. The Viewpoint of a Patent Attorney by Ian Bingham 7. Technology Transfer Office: The Next Step by Patricia Barclay 8. Waking a Sleeping Giant: Commercialising University Research by Roya Ghafele 9. Academic Research and Commercialisation by Alexander Weedon 10. University Patenting and the Advancement of Knowledge by Catherine Rhodes 11. Some Final Thoughts by Graham Richards Index

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Book SynopsisDeanna Clark-Esposito is the Managing Attorney of the Clark-Esposito Law Firm, P.C. in New York City covering fashion, international trade, transportation and other legal matters. She is an Executive Member of Fashion Group International (NY) and the President of the New York chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade. She teaches at the Fashion Institute of Technology and is an avid presenter with several organizations, including the US Small Business Administration. Deanna is a native of San Francisco and resides in New York City.Trade ReviewThis book provides a fresh approach to building a fashion business. I believe that both academics and startup businesses would find this book useful. -- Karen Edwards, University of South Carolina, USI think that this text will be very useful to anyone working on fashion. I would certainly recommend it as reference reading to MBA students and to undergraduates who are taking entrepreneurship courses. -- Thomai Serdari, New York University, USATable of ContentsPreface Foreword 1. Protecting Your Business with Fashion Compliance 2. Consumer Safety and Product Labeling Guidance 3. Intellectual Property: Protection, Enforcement and Hidden Issues 4. Marketing Compliance 5. Product Compliance: Flammability Testing and Issues Specific to Children's Products 6. Importing and Fair Trade 7. Export Best Practices 8. Working With Transportation Providers 9. Sustainable Fashion 10. Emerging Fashion Industry Issues Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisEach manager of a department, or a specific responsibility, must assess the data issues and risks as are relevant to their individual department. The manager must assess what data exists; whether it is permitted for use; filter out (including deletion of) data that is over-broad or otherwise not permitted; and ensuring procedures to identify and eliminate processes that open up the risk of future unjustified data collections. While other agents of the company or organisation will have responsibilities in relation to data protection compliance, the manager of a department must also engage in best practices that focus on the data protection obligations of the department. Data protection compliance requires not just adherence to specific data protection legal provisions, but a full understanding of what data exists in the department, company or organisation, where it is located and for what purpose. The personnel manager needs to be satisfied that all of the internal personnel records are fully data protection complaint. Just one of the dangers is that these issues are not addressed in appropriate reviews, contracts and policies. Another risk gap is that there may be policies, etc., but the manager omitted to appropriately include other non full time employees, such as those whom may be contractors, temporary staff, interns, or family members. The marketing manager needs to be satisfied that all of the current and proposed marketing activities, customer lists, and user lists are all compliant with the new data protection rules. Organisations should have undergone an A – Z review of data protection compliance in the lead up to the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) go-live date. In many organisations there will be many activities and actions which carried over from the GDPR review. These need to continue to be actioned. In addition, there is also a new Data Protection Act 2018 to consider. Organisations should also have appointed a new Data Protection Officer (DPO) to assist in these efforts and to be the official point of contact internally and externally (for data protection supervisory authorities and for customers and users). Critically, all Managers need to be aware of data protection compliance and related issues within their own Department. The Manager has duties and responsibilities. The Manager cannot simply assume that someone else will do it, or that all data protection issues for their Department are already being dealt with by the DPO or some other Department.Table of ContentsPART 1: OBLIGATIONS  Definitions and Concepts  Types of Personal Data  Principles  The GDPR  Records  Children  Outsourcing  Data Protection Officer PART 2: MANAGER DATA REVIEW  Manager Duties: Mapping the Data  Manger Duties: Manager and Department Compliance  Manager and Principles  Manager Duties: Implementation  Manager Duties: Deep Data Review  Manager and Training Issues PART 3: MANAGERS DUTIES & DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS  Personnel Manager  Sales Manager  Marketing Manager  IT Manager  Operation Manager  Customer Service Manager  Accounts Manager  Research Manager  Legal Manager  Recommendations  Appendices

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Book SynopsisAreas addressed include: maternal deaths, deaths in psychiatric care, human rights and causation issues. Other topics covered are: practice and procedure in medical inquests, evidence, documentation and pandemics/Covid-19. Medical Inquests critically assesses the pace of change of the law on coroner’s inquests and examines the case for change. The work is eagerly awaited in an area of law which is topical and specialised, yet of great public interest. This book will appeal to all sitting coroners, as well as barristers, solicitors, law students, bereaved families and all those who must interact with the coroner’s service, following a patient’s death, including doctors, nurses and hospital managers.Table of Contents• The Coroner’s Court: History and Function • The Changing Landscape: The 2019 Coroners Act • Causation and The Coroner’s Court • Practice and Procedure At Inquest Part I • Practice and Procedure At Inquest Part II • Documents At Inquest • Verdicts and Recommendations • Human Rights • Maternal Deaths • Judicial Review • Covid-19 and Major Disaster

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Book SynopsisThis text explores legal concepts, legal reasoning and legal processes - illustrated with case vignettes from social work practice - in order to provide social work practitioners and students with practical and accessible legal knowledge.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. Why Social Workers Study the Law: Knowledge for Practice 2. Exploring Jurisprudence: Legal Philosophy 3. The Development of the Law 4. The Practice of Law 5. The Litigation Process: Dissecting a Court Casel 6. Protection of Individuals and the Preservation of Social Order 7. How Courts Make Legal Decisions About People's Lives 8. Torts: How the Law Provides Compensation for Injury and Deters Unsafe Practicesl Work Practice 9. Contracts and Other Legal Issues in the Management of Social Work Practicea Private Practice Appendix: Legal Research Statutory Law Case Law Electronic Legal Research References Cases and Laws Cited Index

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Book SynopsisAs individuals and companies realise the importance of their inventions, issues surrounding patent laws and practices are taking centre stage around the world. Patent Strategy introduces researchers to patent applications and patent portfolios. With minimum use of legal jargon' it provides the technical professional with the assistance and advice they require to understand the legal complexities that they may encounter before and during a patent application. It also discusses the responsibilities of the researcher after patent applications have been filed and the role the researcher can play in the maintenance of a global patent estate. This updated edition of the best selling book has been expanded to keep pace with modern day movements and addresses the global issue surrounding intellectual property. Including new information on areas such as software and biotechnology it shows the techniques that can be used by individuals and academic inventors to protect their woTrade Review“With minimal use of ‘legal jargon’ this book provides researchers with the assistance and advice they require to understand the legal complexities that they may encounter before and during a patent application.” (Platinum Metals Review, 1 May 2013) “While there is no substitute for experience, this book is possibly the next best thing.” (Chemistry & Industry, 1 April 2013)Table of ContentsPreface xi Preface to the Second Edition xv Preface to the First Edition xix About the Author xxiii 1 Basic Intellectual Property Concepts 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Basic Patent Law Concepts 2 1.3 Patent Office Operations 5 1.4 Requirements for Obtaining a Patent 8 1.5 Types of Patents 11 1.6 Parts of a Patent 14 1.7 The Term of a Patent 20 1.8 Provisional Protection 22 1.9 Definitions of Commonly Used Terms 24 1.10 International Treaties 32 1.11 The Paris Convention 32 1.12 The Patent Cooperation Treaty 35 1.13 The European Patent Convention 40 1.14 The African Intellectual Property Organization 42 1.15 The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization 42 1.16 Eurasian Patent Convention 43 1.17 Copyrights, Trademarks, and Trade Secrets 45 1.18 Other Resources 48 2 The Value of Patents 49 2.1 Exclusivity – The Desired Goal 49 2.2 The Mechanics of Achieving Exclusivity in a Technology Area 56 2.3 Traps and Misconceptions – What Patents Can’t Do 62 2.4 The Informational Value of Patents 65 2.5 Assigning Value to Patents 68 2.6 Licensing of Patents 72 3 Developing a Strategy 75 3.1 Professional Help 75 3.2 Determining Whether or Not an Invention is Patentable 77 3.3 Defining Strategy 79 3.4 The Principles Behind the Strategy – The Military Model 81 3.5 Developing a Patent Strategy Model 82 3.6 Developing a Patent Strategy for an Invention 96 3.7 Developing a Patent Strategy for a Series of Inventions 110 3.8 Developing a Strategy for an Existing Product 118 3.9 Developing a Strategy for Licensing Patents 121 3.10 Developing a Strategy for Handling a Potentially Adverse Patent 123 3.11 Developing a Strategy for Oddball Inventions 127 3.12 Dealing with Inventors When Patent Applications are Not Filed 129 3.13 Coordination of Other Strategies and Patent Strategy 131 4 Researching with Intellectual Property in Mind 133 4.1 Introduction 133 4.2 Characteristics of Prolific Inventors 134 4.3 Characteristics of Casual Inventors 140 4.4 The Inventive Process 142 4.5 Fostering Inventive Activity 146 4.6 Suggestions on How to Conduct Research for Stronger Patents 150 5 Infringement and Freedom to Operate 155 5.1 Types of Infringement 155 5.2 Avoiding Patent Infringement 158 5.3 Dealing with Infringers 161 5.4 Research Disclosures and Journal Articles 162 5.5 Published Patent Applications and Provisional Patent Coverage 165 6 Working with Attorneys, Agents, and Patent Liaisons 167 6.1 Introduction 167 6.2 Preparing for the Legal World 168 6.3 Actions to Take before Meeting with the Agent 170 6.4 Typical Working Arrangements with Agents 171 6.5 The Researcher’s Responsibility for Technical Details 173 6.6 Aloofness 174 6.7 Experimentation for the Patent Application 176 6.8 Patent Liaisons and Other Intellectual Property Professionals 177 7 Disclosure and Filing Decisions 181 7.1 Introduction 181 7.2 Controlling the Disclosure of Technology 182 7.3 The Filing Decision 183 7.4 Filing Globally 185 7.5 Compulsory Licensing 187 7.6 The Cost of Broadly Filed Patent Applications 188 7.7 The Legal Systems of Individual Countries 190 7.8 Techniques for Determining Which Countries will be of Value 191 7.9 World Growth and Economic Power 193 7.10 Templates 195 7.11 Timing of Application Filings 195 7.12 Global Experts 197 7.13 Agreement with Strategy 197 8 After the Filing 199 8.1 Introduction 199 8.2 Anticipating the First Response from a Patent office 199 8.3 Modification of Claims 200 8.4 Research After the Filing 202 8.5 Maintaining Cohesion 204 8.6 Issuance and Maintenance of Patents 205 9 The Future of Intellectual Property Efforts 207 References 211 Further Reading 215 Index 219

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to the current rules and regulations that govern the securities industry?including amendments in 2010 Providing readers with expert coverage of domestic securities regulation, this book fills the need for coverage of securities regulations, defining, describing, and explaining everything professionals need to know about domestic securities regulation. Examines the current securities rules Provides an overview of the latest regulations for this industry Includes a description of the various government regulations of securities markets, and securities transactions Since the corporate scandals of 2002, this industry has seen intense scrutiny of how it is regulated. Regulation of Securities, Markets, and Transactions demystifies the new laws and regulations with straightforward, to-the-point coverage professionals need.Table of ContentsPreface xvii Chapter 1 Regulation 1 Securities and the Public Interest 1 Meaning of ‘‘Security’’ 3 Debt, Equity, and Option Securities 4 Securities Transactions 6 Institutional and Functional Regulation 7 Exclusions and Exemptions 9 Structure of Securities Laws 14 Other Securities Laws 16 Regulatory Objectives 19 Disclosure and Transparency 21 Regulation and Supervision 24 Registration 29 Registration of Securities 30 Registration of Entities and Persons 34 Issuers of Securities 35 Self-Regulatory Organizations 39 Registered Self-Regulatory Organizations 41 Special-Purpose Self-Regulatory Organizations 44 Regulation of Registered Entities and Persons 44 Chapter 2 Regulation of Nonregistered Entities and Persons 62 Introduction 62 Nonsecurities Laws 68 Chapter 3 Accounting and Auditing 78 Introduction 78 Accounting 78 Mark-to-Market Accounting 80 Auditing 81 Objectives-Oriented Rules for Accounting and Auditing 84 Audit Committees 85 Accounting Capital and Regulatory Capital 86 Accountancy Law 87 Chapter 4 Introduction to Notes 88 Public Laws 88 United States Code 89 Code of Federal Regulations 90 Supreme Court Decisions 91 Federal Register 91 SEC Releases 92 Prefixes for SEC Releases 94 Selected Releases by the Securities and Exchange Commission 94 SEC Release 34-16900, 17 JUN 80, 45 FR 41920, 23 JUN 80 94 SEC Release 34-20221, 23 SEP 83, 48 FR 45167, 3 OCT 83 94 SEC Releases 33-7375, 34-38067, and IC-22412, 20 DEC 96, 62 FR 519, 3 JAN 97 95 SEC Release 34-39829, 6 APR 98, 63 FR 17943, 13 APR 98 95 SEC Releases 33-7607, 34-40633, and IC-23520, 3 NOV 98, 63 FR 67331, 4 DEC 98 95 SEC Release 33-7760, 22 OCT 99, 64 FR 61443, 10 NOV 99 95 SEC Releases 33-7801 and 34-42430, 16 FEB 00, 65 FR 8896, 23 FEB 00 95 SEC Release 34-44989, 25 OCT 01, 66 FR 55220, 1 NOV 01 95 SEC Release 34-48545, 25 SEP 03, 68 FR 56656, 1 OCT 03 96 SEC Release 34-51524, 12 APR 05, Administrative Proceeding 3-11892, In the Matter of the New York Stock Exchange Inc. 96 SEC Release 34-51808, 9 JUN 05, 70 FR 37495, 37545, and 37595, 29 JUN 05 (corrected by Release 34-51808A, 28 DEC 05, 71 FR 232, 4 JAN 06) 96 Selected Public Laws 96 Selected United States Code Titles 105 Selected United States Code Sections 105 Selected Code of Federal Regulations Titles 106 Selected Code of Federal Regulations Parts 106 Structure of U.S. Code and Code of Federal Regulations Sections 107 Selected Banking Regulations 109 State Securities Laws 110 Uniform Commercial Code 111 Chapter 5 Notes 112 Chapter 6 Selected Sections from the Financial Regulation Act of 2010 271 Introduction 271 Major Section Headings of the Financial Regulation Act 271 Selected Sections of the Financial Regulation Act 272 Reports Required by the Financial Regulation Act 273 Chapter 7 Sections of Codified Securities Laws 276 Introduction 276 Securities Act (15 USC Sections 77a and following) 277 Trust Indenture Act (15 USC Sections 77aaa and following) 278 Securities Exchange Act (15 USC Sections 78a and following) 279 Securities Investor Protection Act (15 USC Sections 78aaa and following) 281 Investment Company Act (15 USC Sections 80a-1 and following) 281 Investment Advisers Act (15 USC Sections 80b-1 and following) 283 Public Company Accounting Reform and Corporate Responsibility 284 Chapter 8 Organizations 286 Introduction 286 Executive Branch of Government 286 Legislative Branch of Government 287 Judicial Branch of Government 288 Agencies of Government 289 Self-Regulatory Organizations 290 Accounting Principles and Auditing Standards 290 Industry and Professional Associations 291 State-Related Organizations 294 International Organizations 295 Advisory Committees and Informal Groups 298 Appendix A References 301 Appendix B Web Sites by Name 315 Appendix C Web Sites by Function 324 Glossary 334 About the Author 361 Index 363

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Book SynopsisRevised and updated to reflect new research in the area, this volume focuses on the pre-trial or investigative phase of the legal process, including witness accuracy and credibility, assessment of witness credibility, interviewing suspects and witnesses, eyewitness testimony, false beliefs and memory, the role of experts, and juries.Trade Review“…up-to-date, comprehensive and accurately reported…well-written, detailed and comprehensive…will be recommending the book…” (Journal of Investigative Psychology and Offender Profiling, May 2004) “…informs and captivates the reader…” (Applied Cognitive Psychology, July 04)Table of ContentsAbout the Authors. Preface. Chapter 1. Introduction. Chapter 2. Telling and Detecting Lies. Chapter 3. Facial Appearance and Criminality. Chapter 4. Interviewing Suspects. Chapter 5. Interviewing Witnesses. Chapter 6. Psychological Factors in Eyewitness Testimony. Chapter 7. False Memories. Chapter 8. Jury Decision Making. Chapter 9. The Role of Expert Witnesses. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisFull of tips, techniques, illustrative real-world examples, exhibits, and best practices, this second edition will help you stay up to date on the newest thinking, strategies, developments, and case law in intellectual property. It presents fundamentals of patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and other less-known forms of IP.Table of ContentsForeword to the Second Edition vii Foreword to the First Edition xi Preface xv Author’s Note xix Acknowledgments xxi About the Authors xxiii Introduction: Setting the Stage xxv 1 The Big Three: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights 1 2 The Supporting Players: Other Types of IP—Trade Secrets and Know-How, Mask Works, and Noncompetition and Nondisclosure Agreements 34 3 Protecting the Fruits of Your Research and Development 47 4 Know What You Have (IP Audit) and What the Other Guy Has (Competitive Intelligence) 54 5 What is It Worth? Putting a Value on Intellectual Property 70 6 Make More Money by Sharing (Licensing) 83 7 Corporate Officers and Directors Beware: You Can Be Liable for Mismanaging Intellectual Property 92 8 Enforcing Your Rights 104 9 The Fundamental Things Apply, As Time Goes By: Intellectual Property in Cyberspace 167 10 The Patent Portfolio and Its Effect on Stock Price 180 11 How the Courts Have Changed the Patent Law 185 12 Patent Reform 209 Appendixes Appendix A: Trademark and Service Mark Application 223 Appendix B: Copyright Application 231 Appendix C: Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreement 239 Appendix D: Invention Assignment Form 242 Appendix E: Basic IP Audit Questionnaire 247 Appendix F: Patent Valuation 249 Appendix G: Invention Disclosure Form 270 Appendix H: License Agreements 272 Bibliography 286 Further Reading 287 Index 289

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Book SynopsisThe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996 instituted regulatory changes to the seminal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) such as providing funding to communities facing health risks. This book provides a comprehensive resource on the regulatory landscape and covers topics such as water treatment, and water protection.Trade Review“...a 'one-stop shopping' compendium of information...another valuable addition to the environmental professional's library of critical references.” (Environmental Practice, March 2005) "This book is a must-read for water utilities, consultants, and regulators…it not only explains the regulations and the regulatory process, but also provides essential information on water treatment, water protection, public health, and future issues." (Journal of Environmental Quality, May-June 2004)Table of ContentsPreface xix Acknowledgments xxi Contributors xxiii Acronyms xxvii PART I THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT AND PUBLIC HEALTH 1 1 Drinking Water and Public Health Protection 3 Daniel A. Okun 1.1 Introduction, 3 1.2 Water Supply for the City of Rome, 4 1.3 The Middle Ages and the Industrial Revolution, 5 1.4 The Great Sanitary Awakening, 6 1.5 The Emergence of Water as a Public Health Issue, 9 1.6 The Beginning of Water Treatment, 11 1.7 The Chemical Revolution, 13 1.8 The Introduction of Regulations, 14 1.9 Prelude to the 1974 Safe Drinking Water Act, 17 1.10 Drinking Water in Developing Countries, 19 1.11 The Future of Public Water Supply, 21 2 Improving Waterborne Disease Surveillance 25 Floyd J. Frost, Rebecca L. Calderon and Gunther F. Craun 2.1 Introduction, 25 2.2 Background, 26 2.3 Limitations of the Current Disease Surveillance Systems, 28 2.4 Early Detection of Outbreaks, 31 2.5 Endemic Disease, 32 2.6 Applicability of Outbreak Investigations, 34 2.7 Monitoring Infection Versus Disease, 36 2.8 Improving Disease Surveillance, 38 3 Waterborne Outbreaks in the United States, 1971–2000 45 Gunther F. Craun, Rebecca L. Calderon, and Michael F. Craun 3.1 Introduction, 45 3.2 Waterborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance System, 46 3.3 Waterborne Outbreak Statistics, 48 3.4 Causes of Outbreaks in Drinking Water Systems, 55 3.5 Outbreaks Associated with Recreational Waters, 61 3.6 Outbreak Trends, 65 4 History of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) 71 Frederick W. Pontius 4.1 Introduction, 71 4.2 Early Development of Drinking Water Standards, 72 4.3 The Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, 73 4.4 1986 SDWA Amendments, 79 4.5 1988 Lead Contamination Control Act, 80 4.6 1996 SDWA Amendments, 81 4.7 Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act, 91 4.8 Future Outlook, 95 5 SDWA: Looking to the Future 105 Diane VanDe Hei and Thomas Schaeffer 5.1 Introduction, 105 5.2 U.S. Governmental Structure, 105 5.3 How Laws Are Made, 107 5.4 Forces Shaping the SDWA and Amendments, 111 5.5 Future Amendments to the SDWA, 121 5.6 Outlook for Major Change, 0127 PART II REGULATION DEVELOPMENT 131 6 Toxicological Basis for Drinking Water Risk Assessment 133 Joyce Morrissey Donohue and Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta 6.1 Introduction, 133 6.2 Toxicological Evaluation of Drinking Water Contaminants, 133 6.3 Use of Toxicity Information in Risk Assessment, 137 6.4 Health Advisories, 143 6.5 Future Outlook, 145 7 Epidemiologic Concepts for Interpreting Findings in Studies of Drinking Water Exposures 147 Gunther F. Craun, Rebecca L. Calderon and Floyd J. Frost 7.1 Introduction, 147 7.2 What Is Epidemiology?, 149 7.3 Historical Origins, 149 7.4 Disease Models, 150 7.5 Basic Measures of Disease Frequency, 152 7.6 Types of Epidemiologic Studies, 156 7.7 Examples: Experimental, Cohort, and Case–Control Studies, 170 7.8 Future Trends in Epidemiology and Drinking Water, 178 8 Application of Risk Assessments in Crafting Drinking Water Regulations 183 Bruce A. Macler 8.1 Introduction, 183 8.2 Risk Assessment Approaches for Drinking Water Regulations, 184 8.3 Risk Mandates from the Safe Drinking Water Act, 188 8.4 Developing MCLs and Treatment Techniques, 189 8.5 Future Outlook, 195 9 ‘‘Sound’’ Science and Drinking Water Regulation 197 Frederick W. Pontius 9.1 Introduction, 197 9.2 Elements of ‘‘Sound’’ Science, 198 9.3 Peer Involvement, 206 9.4 Scientific Disagreement, 209 9.5 ‘‘Junk’’ Science, 210 9.6 Causation and Causal Inference, 211 9.7 Science and SDWA Regulations, 214 9.8 Science and the Courts, 215 9.9 Future Developments and Trends, 221 10 Benefit–Cost Analysis and Drinking Water Regulation 225 Robert S. Raucher 10.1 Introduction, 225 10.2 Benefit–Cost Analysis (BCA) Under the SDWA, 226 10.3 Historical Application of BCA, 227 10.4 USEPA Policies and Practices, 228 10.5 Comparing Benefits to Costs, 229 10.6 Measures of Risk Reduction Benefits, 233 10.7 Benefits Transfer to Drinking Water, 238 and Income Growth, 241 10.8 Uncertainty and Variability, 242 10.9 Precautionary Assumptions versus Central Tendencies, 244 10.10 Omitted or Unquantified Benefits and Costs, 246 10.11 Uncertain Costs, 247 10.12 Future Outlook, 247 11 Public Involvement in Regulation Development 251 Frederick W. Pontius 11.1 Introduction, 251 11.2 Who is the Public?, 251 11.3 Objectives Determine Involvement Level, 252 11.4 Involvement during the Rulemaking Process, 253 11.5 Federal Agency Advisory Committees, 261 11.6 Regulatory Negotiation, 266 11.7 Judicial Review, 268 11.8 USEPA’s Public Involvement Policy, 269 11.9 The Future of Public Participation, 271 PART III CONTAMINANT REGULATION AND TREATMENT 275 12 Control of Drinking Water Pathogens and Disinfection Byproducts 277 Stig E. Regli, Paul S. Berger and Thomas R. Grubbs 12.1 Introduction, 277 12.2 Control of Waterborne Pathogens Before the 1970s, 277 12.3 Control of Waterborne Pathogens and DBPs in the 1970s, 280 12.4 Control of Waterborne Pathogens and DBPs in the 1980s, 284 12.5 Control of Waterborne Pathogens and DBPs in the 1990s and Beyond, 289 12.6 A View Toward the Future, 301 13 Regulating Radionuclides in Drinking Water 307 David R. Huber 13.1 Introduction, 307 13.2 Radiation Basics, 310 13.3 SDWA Requirements for Radionuclide Standards, 312 13.4 1976 Radionuclide Regulations, 314 13.5 1991 Proposed Radionuclides Rule, 317 13.6 1996 SDWA Amendments and Rule Revisions, 318 13.7 2000 Final Radionuclides Rule, 322 13.8 Future Outlook, 336 14 Risk-Based Framework for Future Regulatory Decision-Making 339 Mark Gibson and Mike Osinsiki 14.1 Introduction, 339 14.2 SDWA Amendments of 1996, 340 14.3 Role of Third-Party Consultations in Regulatory Development, 342 14.4 Role of USEPA Programs, 344 14.5 Development of the First CCL, 347 14.6 Public Health Decisions from the 1998 CCL, 349 14.7 Development of Future CCLs, 356 14.8 Illustration of a Prototype Classification Scheme, 368 14.9 Virulence Factor–Activity Relationships (VFARs), 375 14.10 NRC Recommendations and Future Directions, 376 15 Selection of Treatment Technology for SDWA Compliance 381 Frederick W. Pontius 15.1 Introduction, 381 15.2 SDWA Requirements Affecting Technology Selection, 381 15.3 Acceptance of New Technology, 385 15.4 Advanced Treatment Technology Overview, 386 15.5 Simultaneous Compliance, 395 15.6 Process Optimization, 396 15.7 Technology Selection, 396 16 SDWA Compliance Using Point-of-Use (POU) and Point-of-Entry (POE) Treatment 403 Frederick W. Pontius, Regu P. Regunathan and Joseph F. Harrison 16.1 Introduction, 403 16.2 POU and POE Technology Benefits, 404 16.3 POU and POE Technology Limitations, 405 16.4 SDWA Requirements for POU and POE Technology, 407 16.5 Certification Programs, 408 16.6 POU and POE Technology Overview, 411 16.7 Selecting POU and POE Technologies, 417 16.8 Installation and Maintenance, 420 16.9 Monitoring, 422 16.10 Implementation Issues and Strategies, 422 16.11 Future Outlook and Trends, 427 PART IV COMPLIANCE CHALLENGES 431 17 Death of the Silent Service: Meeting Consumer Expectations 433 Elisa M. Speranza 17.1 Introduction, 433 17.2 Who Are Water Utility Customers?, 433 17.3 Public Water Suppliers as a Monopoly, 436 17.4 Where Customers Obtain Information, 436 17.5 What Customers Think and Want, 437 17.6 Gaining Customer Support, 441 17.7 Communicating with Customers, 441 17.8 Benefits of Customer Communication, 446 18 Achieving the Capacity to Comply 449 Peter E. Shanaghan and Jennifer Bielanski 18.1 Introduction, 449 18.2 Water System Capacity, 450 18.3 Assessing Water System Capacity, 452 18.4 Enhancing System Capacity, 455 18.5 Future Outlook, 461 19 Achieving Sustainable Water Systems 463 Janice A. Beecher 19.1 Introduction, 463 19.2 Sustainable Systems, 464 19.3 Sustainability and the SDWA, 468 19.4 Affordability and Sustainability, 473 19.5 Pricing Theory, 477 19.6 Rate Design, 481 19.7 Future Trends in Achieving Sustainability, 487 20 Protecting Sensitive Subpopulations 491 Jeffrey K. Griffiths 20.1 Introduction, 491 20.2 Defining Sensitive Subpopulations, 491 20.3 Sensitive Subpopulations and the SDWA, 492 20.4 Identifying Sensitive Subpopulations, 493 20.5 What Makes a Person or Population Sensitive?, 495 20.6 Which Sensitive Subpopulations Are of Concern to Water Providers?, 505 20.7 Can or Should a Water Supplier Identify Who Belongs to a Sensitive Subpopulation?, 506 20.8 Nontransient and Transient Noncommunity Systems, 506 20.9 Public Health Concepts Relevant to Sensitive Subpopulations, 507 20.10 Future Outlook, 509 21 Environmental Justice and Drinking Water Regulation 513 Frederick W. Pontius 21.1 Introduction, 513 21.2 Environmental Justice as a Movement, 513 21.3 Identifying Environmental Justice Situations, 517 21.4 Environmental Justice and Contaminant Regulation, 526 21.5 Implications for Water Utilities, 528 21.6 Future Outlook, 529 22 What Water Suppliers Need to Know about Toxic Tort Litigation 533 Kenneth A. Rubin 22.1 Introduction, 533 22.2 Basics of Toxic Torts, 534 22.3 What Plaintiffs Must Prove, 538 22.4 Key Steps in Litigation, 543 22.5 Case Histories Involving Water Suppliers, 549 22.6 Future Outlook for Tort Litigation, 552 23 Intellectual Property Laws and Water Technology 555 Linda E. B. Hansen 23.1 Introduction, 555 23.2 Property, Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents, 555 23.3 Patent Laws, 556 23.4 Obtaining a Patent, 563 23.5 Patent Infringement, 564 23.6 Future Outlook in Intellectual Property Law, 566 24 Water System Security 567 Frederick W. Pontius 24.1 Introduction, 567 24.2 Threats to Public Water Systems, 568 24.3 SDWA Security Provisions, 570 24.4 Department of Homeland Security, 576 24.5 Future Outlook, 580 Appendixes A Summary Tables of Drinking Water Standards and Health Advisories 583 USEPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water and USEPA Office of Science and Technology B 1962 U.S. Public Health Service Standards 621 C Section-by-Section Summary of the SDWA 635 Frederick W. Pontius D Text of the SDWA as Amended and Related Statutes 721 Compiled by Frederick W. Pontius E How Our Laws are Made 871 Charles W. Johnson F Enactment of a Law 923 Robert B. Dove G Listing of Drinking Water Federal Register Notices 953 Compiled by Frederick W. Pontius, P.E. H Outline of 40 CFR 141, 142, and 143 971 Compiled by Frederick W. Pontius I Example Capacity Development Tool 979 South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources J U.S. Water Industry Statistics 995 USEPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water Index 1009

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It is a history book, filled with storytelling and inside sports gossip of interest to the fans, with some very telling conclusions bound to create a fair amount of controversy. Weiler approaches the sports enterprise with confidence, leaving nothing sacred and untouchable. -- Roger I. Abrams, Dean, Northeastern University School of Law, author of Legal Bases: Baseball and the LawThe idea that the American legal system can improve something for the public benefit is indeed novel, and many potential readers may be intrigued by such an unusual, first-time-for-everything prospect…The discussion finally reveals major league sport for what it really is: a vast funneling operation by which public money is transferred into the pockets of a few playing partners. -- John Barnes * ISUMA *Table of ContentsPrologue: Sports on Trial PART 1: THE INTEGRITY OF SPORTS 1. Misconduct on the Field 2. Honoring Civil Rights in Sports 3. The Deadliest Sin in Sports 4. The Sports War on Drugs 5. 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Book SynopsisRoger Wrapson was Senior Manager of the Road Haulage Association and the Association's Dangerous Goods Expert for 18 years. He is a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor and a member of the IRU's International Group of Experts on Dangerous Goods.

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Book SynopsisA clear, concise introduction to construction law for professionals Construction Law: An Introduction for Engineers, Architects, and Contractors offers a comprehensive review of the U.S. legal environment, focusing on the legal concepts and issues applicable to the design and construction industries. Topics covered include: Basic legal principles Project participants Project delivery systems Construction contracts The design process Procurement Pricing construction projects Subcontractors and suppliers Time for performance Construction scheduling Contract administration The payment process Changes to the work Differing site conditions Termination of the construction contract Mechanic''s liens Construction insurance Surety bonds Liability for defective construction Calculations of damages

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Book SynopsisThe majority of construction work is carried out by subcontractors. As building projects become more complex, subcontractors need to understand the implications of the agreements they sign. The JCT 2011 Building Subcontracts has been written to help the busy subcontractor deal effectively with the range of JCT 2011 subcontracts they will encounter.Table of ContentsPreface xiii 1 Background and Introduction 1 1.1 The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) 1 1.2 Sub-contracting 1 1.3 The formation of contracts and sub-contracts 2 1.4 Standard forms of contract and sub-contract 6 1.5 The JCT Sub-contracts dealt with within the chapters of this book 7 1.6 The JCT Sub-contracts not dealt with in the chapters of this book 10 2 The Sub-contract Agreement 17 2.1 Introduction 17 2.2 The structure of the sub-contract agreement 19 2.3 The recitals 20 2.4 The articles 22 2.5 The sub-contract particulars 23 2.6 Attestation forms 35 2.7 Schedule of information 37 2.8 Supplementary particulars 38 2.9 Equivalent sub-contract provisions 38 3 Definitions and Interpretations 44 3.1 Introduction 44 3.2 Definitions 44 3.3 Interpretation 45 3.4 Reckoning periods of days 46 3.5 Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 46 3.6 Giving of service of notices and other documents 46 3.7 Effect of the final payment notice (or the default payment notice) 47 3.8 Applicable law 49 3.9 Equivalent sub-contract provisions 49 4 Sub-contractors’ General Obligations 51 4.1 Introduction 51 4.2 General obligations 53 4.3 Sub-contractor’s design 59 4.4 Materials, goods and workmanship 71 4.5 Compliance with main contract and indemnity 75 4.6 Errors, discrepancies and divergences 76 4.7 Equivalent sub-contract provisions 80 5 Time 85 5.1 Introduction 85 5.2 Time and the adjustment to the period for completion 86 5.3 Practical completion and lateness 96 5.4 Equivalent sub-contract provisions 98 6 Defects, Design Documents and Warranties 102 6.1 Introduction 102 6.2 Defects 103 6.3 Sub-contractor’s design documents 107 6.4 Collateral warranties 108 6.5 Equivalent sub-contract provisions 113 7 Control of the Sub-contract Works 114 7.1 Introduction 114 7.2 Assignment and sub-letting 116 7.3 Person-in-charge 118 7.4 Access provided by the sub-contractor 119 7.5 Opening up the works and remedial measures 119 7.6 Attendance and site conduct 123 7.7 Health and safety and CDM 129 7.8 The CDM Regulations (i.e. the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015) 135 7.9 Suspension of the main contract by the contractor 142 7.10 Benefits under the main contract 146 7.11 Certificates/statements or notices under the main contract 146 7.12 Equivalent sub-contract provisions 147 8 Payment 150 8.1 Introduction 150 8.2 The amount due in respect of interim payments 151 8.3 Unfixed materials 152 8.4 The amount due in respect of the final payment 153 8.5 Retention 156 8.6 Payment due dates and final dates for payment for interim payments 159 8.7 Payment Notices and Pay Less Notices for interim payments 160 8.8 The payment due date and the final date for payment for the final payment 162 8.9 Payment Notices and Pay Less Notices in respect of the final payment 162 8.10 VAT (Value Added Tax) 164 8.11 Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) 164 8.12 Interest 164 8.13 Sub-contractor’s right of suspension 165 8.14 Fluctuations 166 8.15 Equivalent sub-contract provisions 167 9 Loss and Expense 171 9.1 Introduction 171 9.2 Can common law damages claims be excluded by the contract? 173 9.3 Are claims for extensions of time and loss and/or expense linked? 173 9.4 What are the grounds/requirements for loss and expense? 174 9.5 What are Relevant Sub-contract Matters? 174 9.6 Can the contractor recover direct loss and/or expense from the sub-contractor? 176 9.7 In pursuing a loss and expense claim, what does a sub-contractor need to prove? 177 9.8 What needs to be proved in a loss and expense claim document? 179 9.9 What is a global claim? 180 9.10 Common heads of a loss and expense claim 182 9.11 Prolongation costs 183 9.12 Disruption claims 186 9.13 Winter working 187 9.14 Head office overheads and profit 187 9.15 Loss of profit 190 9.16 Increased costs 190 9.17 Cost of claim preparation 191 9.18 Interest and finance charges 191 9.19 Acceleration 192 9.20 Common law damages 193 9.21 Equivalent sub-contract provisions 196 10 Variations 197 10.1 Introduction 197 10.2 What is a variation? 198 10.3 How is a variation instructed? 198 10.4 Can a variation vitiate a contract? 199 10.5 Must a sub-contractor comply with all variation directions issued? 200 10.6 Must a sub-contractor comply with all variation directions issued that may injuriously affect the efficacy of the sub-contractor’s design? 200 10.7 What happens if a sub-contractor does not comply with a direction issued? 201 10.8 How should variations be valued? 201 10.9 How should variations that relate to a sub-contractor’s design work be valued? 201 10.10 What is the procedure to be followed in respect of a schedule 2 quotation? 202 10.11 What are the valuation rules? 205 10.12 Equivalent sub-contract provisions 210 11 Injury, Damage and Insurance 214 11.1 Introduction 214 11.2 Sub-contractor’s liability for personal injury or death 215 11.3 The sub-contractor’s liability for injury or damage to property 216 11.4 The sub-contractor’s liability for loss or damage to the sub-contract works 217 11.5 What Specified Perils insurance cover, in respect of loss or damage to works and site materials, does the sub-contractor obtain under the joint names all risks policies? 218 11.6 What is the sub-contractor’s liability for damage to the sub-contract works? 218 11.7 What are the employer’s options where terrorism cover is not available? 220 11.8 Is the contractor responsible for damage caused to the sub-contractor’s plant, etc.? 221 11.9 Is the sub-contractor required to take out professional indemnity insurance? 221 11.10 When and how does the Joint Fire Code apply? 222 11.11 Equivalent sub-contract provisions 223 12 Termination of Sub-contract 226 12.1 Introduction 226 12.2 How can a contract come to an end? 227 12.3 What can cause a sub-contract to be terminated? 228 12.4 What is a breach of contract? 228 12.5 Will any breach of contract enable one to terminate the sub-contract? 228 12.6 What is a repudiatory breach at common law? 229 12.7 Why have termination provisions in the contract if the sub-contract can be terminated at common law? 229 12.8 What is the effect of a sub-contract being terminated at common law? 230 12.9 Are the effects of a sub-contract being terminated under common law or by contractual provisions the same? 230 12.10 Where can the contractual termination provisions be located in the Sub-contract? 231 12.11 Are the party’s common law termination rights preserved under the Sub-contract? 231 12.12 What reasons give the contractor a right to terminate the sub-contractor’s employment under the JCT Sub-contract Conditions? 231 12.13 What is deemed to be default by the sub-contractor under clause 7.4.1 of SBCSub/D/C? 231 12.14 What happens when a sub-contractor commits a specified default noted at clause 7.4.1 of SBCSub/D/C? 232 12.15 Must all notices either by the Contractor or the Sub-contractor referred to under Section 7 ‘Termination’ of the sub-contract conditions be given in accordance with clause 1.7.4? 233 12.16 What does insolvency of the sub-contractor mean? 233 12.17 What happens when the sub-contractor becomes insolvent? 234 12.18 What does corruption entail? 235 12.19 What are the consequences of the contractor terminating the sub-contractor’s employment? 235 12.20 What reasons give the sub-contractor the right to terminate his or her employment under the JCT subcontract conditions? 237 12.21 What is deemed to be default by the contractor under clause 7.8.1 of SBCSub/D/C? 237 12.22 What happens when a contractor commits a specified default noted under clause 7.8.1 of SBCSub/D/C? 238 12.23 What does insolvency of the contractor mean? 239 12.24 What happens when the contractor becomes insolvent? 239 12.25 What are the consequences of the sub-contractor terminating his or her own employment? 240 12.26 If a sub-contractor’s employment is terminated for any reason, can it subsequently be reinstated? 242 12.27 Equivalent sub-contract provisions 242 13 Settlement of Disputes 245 13.1 Introduction 245 13.2 Mediation 245 13.3 Adjudication 247 13.4 Arbitration 253 13.5 Litigation 260 13.6 Equivalent Sub]contract provisions 263 Table of Cases 265 Table of Statutes and Regulations 269 Index 271

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