John Hyde
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In depth: Post Office Inquiry shocks even the cynical
Two former general counsel and a head of legal appeared at the Post Office Horizon Inquiry last week. What was revealed shocked even the cynical – and there is a lot more to come yet.
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Court shows mercy on application three minutes before deadline
Lawyers for company in administration wanted a last-ditch extension to an unless order.
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Post Office lawyer 'silenced’ widow through incentive payments
Public inquiry hears that lawyer drafted NDA with deceased sub-postmaster’s family to prevent publicity.
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Lawyers held back damning advice from me, says former Post Office director
Convictions were deemed to be potentially unsafe - but that was not relayed to top brass, public inquiry hears.
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Legal privilege used to ‘cloak’ messages, key Post Office figure admits
Public inquiry sees lawyer’s emailed instruction to ‘structure’ documents to invoke privilege.
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Post Office latest: Former top lawyer blames firm for disclosure failure
Follow our live blog from the public inquiry into the Post Office Horizon scandal
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SRA opts against fining solicitor for drink-drive conviction
Elements of case had similar features to one which resulted in a £14,000 fine.
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Post Office chief Vennells complained that GC put professional integrity ‘above the business’
Susan Crichton was left waiting outside board meeting to discuss damaging forensic accountant's report, inquiry hears.
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Post Office GC wanted to ‘box off’ Horizon probe, inquiry hears
Lawyers were also worried that opening an investigation might be ‘exploited’ by victims.
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Academic wins damages from ex-colleague in case highlighting 'toxic' use of social media
Confidential details and a deleted Facebook screenshot were shared by Huddersfield law lecturer.
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Post Office Inquiry live: Former GC Susan Crichton gives evidence
Follow our live blog from the Post Office Inquiry.
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In depth: Transgender athletes and sporting 'integrity' - lawyers divided
The controversial topic of transgender participation in women’s sport was discussed at the recent LawAccord conference. Speakers were – perhaps unsurprisingly – deeply divided on next steps.
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Firms with roots in the north west target national expansion
Firms plan to expand into new areas after establishing bases in Liverpool and Manchester.
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Post Office lawyers warned of ‘red rag’ if Horizon faults came out
Rodric Williams is asked whether he discharged his duties as a solicitor at all times.
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Post Office Inquiry live: head of legal faces grilling from victims' lawyers
Follow our live blog from the Post Office Inquiry.
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Fixed costs in clinical negligence claims set for October
Draft rules yet to be published but officials working towards autumn date.
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Solicitor misled clients as case ‘spiralled away’ from him
Veteran practitioner left his firm immediately after telling clients their claim was defunct.
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Post Office lawyer advised withholding documents, inquiry hears
Solicitor now deciding on compensation issues described questions about Horizon IT system as ‘puerile’.
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Post Office Inquiry live: solicitors on the spot
Follow our live blog from the Post Office Inquiry.
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Betting disputes on the rise as gambling addicts seek lawyers
Firm recoups millions for vulnerable people and is concerned women are being targeted.