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Why AI Cannot Predict Your Chance of Winning a Building Case
I am starting to see AI platforms tell people they have an 82% chance of winning. No competent lawyer would ever put a percentage on a case at the start.
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Should Building Contracts Require a Solicitors Certificate?
If you borrow money to buy a home your lawyer may certify you received independent legal advice. Why is there no similar safeguard before you sign a building contract?
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Why Victorias Building Reforms Miss the Whole Building Lifecycle
Victoria's building reforms assume the only problem with buildings happens during construction. Most of the disputes I see arise years after a project is finished.
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When Can You Sue a Building Company Director Personally
The company has no assets and the insurance is uncertain, so the natural reaction is to sue the director. The law is more nuanced than that.
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Building Surveyor Negligence and Liability in Victoria
There are surprisingly few reported negligence cases against building surveyors in Victoria, but the decisions that exist show clearly where surveyors can be exposed to liability.
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