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Part 2 Raising of Claim Most claim fails, not because the legal principle is incorrect or the Employer is obnoxious towards claim, but there are insufficient records to support the additional ‘cost’ and/or additional ‘time’ or both i.e., the claim. The problem with the record, is not that it is difficult to be contemporaneously maintained but its importance is only felt when claim need to be substantiated. It must be understood that records are main ingredient for any claim to be successfully settled. Records For a claim to be successful, the contractor must find answer to 5 (five) ‘Ws’ before the claim can be submitted to the Employer. · What happened? · Why did it happen? · Who is liable? · When did it happened? · When it ended or expected to end? The documents which answer the above 5 (five) ‘Ws’ constitute the ‘Record’. Let’s discuss the 5 (five) ‘Ws’ to introspect. · What happened? The Contractor before raising any claim towards the Employer, must be aware of the breach or the circumstances which caused the breach by the Employer. To the know the nature and extent of the breach, the Contractor must have a reference and in contractual terms, the contractor must have a clear and detailed base line works program. The Contractor while entering the contract, must prepare base line works program, indicating when the Employer should have or expected to perform his part of the promise. More the base line works program is detailed, more the contractor can discern, ‘What Happened?’. · Why did it happen? & Who is liable? If the Contractor, is not a contributor in the breach committed by the Employer, the Contractor entitles itself for the remedy provided under the contract or the law, the right granted in section 51 of the Act. The Contractor should also aware of any ‘concurrent delays’ caused by itself. Thus, the Contractor must be aware of such circumstances and cases of ‘concurrent delays’. Subject to the foregoing, the Contractor is entitled to claim benefit of Employer’s default, and in case of occurrence of neutral event(s). However, the benefit, the Contractor can extract out, on the occurrence of neutral events, should governed by the stipulation in the contract. Investigating “What Happened?”, will answer “Why did it happen?” · When did it happened? & When it ended or expected to end? Time of occurrence or the time at which the effect of breach by the Employer is felt, is important to claim the extent of remedy from the Employer. The delay caused by the Employer, need to be built in the baseline works program, to see the deviation from the baseline works program to see the effect on the project timelines
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Having spoken to several clients who have had retrospective compliance checks for R&D, it's evident that it is very difficult to actually have a conversation with anybody at HMRC who has the specific industry knowledge (or anyone at all actually) to accurately and fairly make a judgement or "call" on the qualifying activity that some of the claimants have undertaken in the name of R&D. We have had compliance checks for 0.2% of the claims we have done historically over 5 years, but this rises to over 1% for those awarded within the last 12 months. A driver for enquiries, seems to be any liability issues historically with HMRC and judgement seems to be passed without fully understanding what a client does. We have seen (already) a reluctance of Companies to submit subsequent R&D claims on the back of this approach, so not only are Companies being "accused" of falsely claiming and some wanting to draw a line under the process, they are not claiming relief where applicable for R&D activity done in the following year(s). So have HMRC "won"? I certainly think they have stopped genuine claims being submitted already. All of this despite the Government banging the R&D drum at every budget/statement over the last few years. In summary, a more focused approach to the new claims (AIF on Gov Gateway being a key change) standardises the process, which can only be a good thing, however, innovators are losing confidence in the scheme when the work they do, is being questioned retrospectively after it has been "awarded".
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We predict that the incidence of claims against legal professionals in relation to climate-related advice will increase unless firms and in house legal teams support their colleagues to upskill. Find out more by reading the predictions that have recently launched on the DAC Beachcroft Informed Insurance portal. There are over 160 predictions in total, covering the full spectrum of insurance risks faced by the global insurance market in the year ahead. Take a look here: https://bit.ly/3vuwivF
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As risks and regulations continue to evolve, so does our commitment to excellence. In keeping up with current trends and emerging threats, our new solution for private companies form makes it easy to cover your client’s personalized management liability needs. Reach out to Jonathon Fanti to discuss how QBE can help mitigate risks for privately held companies, Mary Anne Mullin to learn more about our Employment Practices Liability and Fiduciary Liability offerings and Matt Dodd when considering our Fidelity & Crime coverage.
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🚨 Attention Single-Member LLCs: Compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act is Mandatory 🚨 Even sole-owner entities fall within the scope of the CTA and must file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report. Remember: The CTA's definition of beneficial owners includes those with substantial control - not just those with ownership interest, potentially extending beyond the sole member. No EIN? You can use your SSN for reporting. Otherwise, you must apply and receive an EIN before your reporting deadline arrives! Dive deeper into the specifics of what the CTA means for your SMLLC to ensure you meet obligations and avoid potential penalties. #CTA #BOI #BOIR #SMLLC #LLC #Trust #Law #Government #AML #FinCEN #Crime #CPA #Lawyer #SecurePRO #SecureFILE https://lnkd.in/gb76KY8f
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🚨 IRS Actions on Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Claims: What U.S. Businesses Need to Know! 🚨 The IRS is cracking down on improper Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims with a series of actions aimed at ensuring compliance and preventing fraud. Here’s what you need to be aware of: 🔍 Key Points: - 28,000 Disallowance Letters Sent: The IRS has issued letters to businesses with potentially incorrect ERC claims, indicating a high risk of error. - Thousands of Audits Underway: Businesses claiming the ERC are under increased scrutiny, with audits and investigations intensifying. - 460 Criminal Cases Initiated: The IRS is pursuing civil and criminal investigations into fraudulent ERC claims, with substantial penalties on the line. - $5 Billion in Improper Payments Prevented: The disallowance of incorrect claims is projected to save taxpayers billions, highlighting the need for accurate filings. - 50,000 Valid Claims Fast-Tracked: The IRS is expediting payments for low-risk, valid ERC claims, ensuring that qualifying businesses receive their due credits. 📌 What This Means for Your Business: - Verify Your ERC Claim: Ensure your documentation is robust and your claim meets IRS standards to avoid disallowance and potential penalties. - Respond to Disallowance Letters Promptly: If you’ve received a notice, it's essential to review and respond appropriately to protect your business. - Seek Expert Guidance: Given the complexity of the ERC program, expert advice can help ensure your claim is compliant and defendable. 💡 Need Assistance? If you’re concerned about your ERC claim or need help navigating IRS compliance, reach out to our founder & CPA, Anshul Goyal, at anshul@kkca.io. Our team is here to help you safeguard your business and ensure your ERC claim is accurate and compliant. #IRS #TaxCompliance #ERC #SmallBusiness #IRSCompliance #TaxHelp #ERCClaim #BusinessProtection
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One of the things we do when we conduct a risk assessment is review whether the company's general business liability policy includes cyber-risks. Then we review what the exclusions are. Most often, we find that if there is no training, no review/audit or policy and procedure, the claim is excluded.
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Fixed term contracts can expose businesses to considerable liability and risk. Learn how to mitigate those risks by visiting our website. https://buff.ly/3RivbpW #EmploymentLaw #Contractor
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As an executive, healthcare industry leader, and human, contracts occur frequently. While I'm not a lawyer, understanding the law and addressing issues directly often yields positive results. It's important to note that questioning violations or negligence is not argumentative or a “compliance function,” however a necessary step towards accountability and inclusion for everyone. Because contract fraud is an intentional tort, the party committing the fraud may be charged with a crime. Key legal theories: “Fraudulent inducement is a legal claim that occurs when someone uses deceptive statements or actions to persuade another person into signing an agreement that is not in their best interest. The goal is to get the other party to act in a way they otherwise would not have, often by misrepresenting material facts.” “A fraudulent contract breach, also known as contract fraud, is when one party to a contract intentionally misrepresents facts or deceives another party to gain an advantage or cause harm. This is different from a typical breach of contract, which is when a party doesn't fulfill their obligations due to misunderstandings or underperformance. This is different from a typical breach of contract, which is when a party doesn't fulfill their obligations due to misunderstandings or underperformance.” “Fraud in the factum or fraud in the execution. When a party tricks another into signing a contract without understanding the risks, duties, or obligations. For example, someone might be told they are signing a tax waiver when they are actually signing a deed to their home.” “Fraudulent misrepresentation When a party makes misleading or deceitful statements to convince another party to enter into a contract. For example, the party might know the statement is false, or they might not believe it to be true, or they might be reckless about whether it is true. The party making the statement intends for the other party to rely on it, and the other party does rely on it, and then suffers some kind of harm or loss as a result.”
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Directors' duties go beyond the general statutory obligations. In the final part of his article series, Rico Dexiades looks at other responsibilities directors face. He explains the consequences of breaching these duties, protection from liability in the event of a breach. There is also guidance on minimising risks from breach of duties. #directorsduties #liabilities #commerciallitigation
Directors’ duties and liabilities: Other duties, liabilities for breach and general guidance
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