Opinion – Page 443
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Reefer madness
Although I couldn’t possibly disagree with the main thrust of Jules Harbage’s legal article (7 December, page 58), I am dismayed that yet another opportunity has been missed for addressing the growing issue of drug abuse.
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The golden age of canals
Many years ago there was some debate among the canal fraternity about the future use of canals.
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Here, here
I have just read Tony Bingham’s article about the lack of clerks of works on British building sites (14 December, page 56).
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Peering into the gloom
In an issue as celebratory as this one, it’s rather a shame that we have to acknowledge the elephant in the drawing room. But as we go into the new year there’s no ignoring the uncertainty that’s surrounding the economy in the wake of the credit crunch.
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Gravatom Engineering Systems Ltd vs Raymond Parr
This case concerns a claim by Raymond Parr against his employer, Gravatom Engineering Systems Limited, in respect of a back injury sustained during the course of his employment.On 24 July 2002, Mr Parr; a handyman/labourer, and some colleagues were involved in moving four very large machines from a delivery bay ...
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How to survive... Happy Holidays!
The best way around all festive pitfalls is, of course, not to be around when they occur...
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How to survive... the canteen Christmas dinner
All the embarrassment of the office Christmas dinner, but on work grounds, with worse food and no alcohol
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How to survive... the company 'Christmas present'
Or these days, the lack thereof - it's the time of giving, and we ain't too proud to beg...
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How to survive... the corporate Christmas card
It's worth saving up at least one day's holiday for Christmas to avoid the photoshoot for the company card
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How to survive... the Christmas party hangover
If you've survived the office party, well done, but you're only half way there. You still have to overcome the dreaded work hangover
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How to survive... working between Xmas and New Year
Actually the festive season is a great time to be in the office - you get to avoid the in-laws while putting your feet up on your boss's desk
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How to survive... Christmas gifts
Just received a Christmas hamper from that ever so loyal client? Well be prepared to share it round or risk their green-eyed envy of your colleagues...
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Going legal
As long as an adjudicator has considered the right question in a fair way, they’re free to make legal errors: the result will stand. But the legal issues are often complex and important: take global claims for example …
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Web watch — Logging off
That’s it for 2007, the year that Ðǿմ«Ã½ stepped into virtual reality, Hansom signed up to Facebook and we all shared our thoughts on the Korean toilet house.
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An element of clunk
 St Pancras station is, as we know, a remarkable restoration of a Victorian masterpiece of art and engineering. But that doesn’t mean it’s a brilliant building
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Gangmaster licences? Not for us, thanks
Before we rush into legislation to protect foreign workers, let’s look at the facts, says Stephen Ratcliffe: the vast majority are highly skilled and unlikely ever to be exploited
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Top 2007 construction cases: The best of the worst
 This year was a relatively quiet one for King Kong vs Godzilla contests. But there were a few … so here’s six of the longest, bitterest and most important to brighten your Christmas. Unless, of course, you were actually in them
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Winter wonderland
A traditional yuletide mix of partying, heartbreak and simmering violence this week, seasoned with saucy humour, excessive punning and – hold on, where is that music coming from?