John Hyde
Deputy News Editor
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NewsMulti-office firms add new openings
Firms seek to offer personal support by moving into communities they serve.
NewsTribunal rejects return of convicted fraudster to roll after 18 years
Ex-solicitor worked as a housing officer during his time in prison but had done little other legal work.
NewsDefence lawyers hail cap on agency charges as 'important turning point'
Solicitor says insurance sector will be pleased with decision on ‘unjustified’ mark-ups.
NewsSRA flags cost risks from client account interest levy
Government plans to redirect interest on client accounts could create significant new costs to be met by firms.
NewsClient was right to feel aggrieved but not entitled to damages
National firm admits breaching its duty of care on property deal advice but denied causing any loss.
NewsDJ's ex-partner escapes costs order in bitter family proceedings
Liv Nervo's change of lawyers was 'guaranteed to send the temperature of the litigation soaring', judge observes.
NewsCosts judge slashes agency fees with 25% mark-up cap
Claimants win over breakdown of costs - but alarmed at sting in the tail on agency fees.
NewsIn depth: Put AI on your risk agenda, firms told
AI should form an integral part of a firm’s risk policy, the Law Society’s risk and compliance conference heard. Data security and precautions are increasingly scrutinised when PII is renewed.
NewsCity solicitor hid £2.1m shortage through false bank statements
Firm owner had already used an alias to move almost £1m from account he solely operated.
NewsProbate director jailed over missing estate funds
Business owner tried to blame a mysterious business partner for disappearance of £432,000.
News‘Structural failings’ still delaying Post Office compensation, MPs warn
Claimant lawyers have reported that main compensation scheme is treated as an unnecessary hurdle.
NewsTech making reserved activity list obsolete - LSB chief
Oversight regulator will push for a review of reserved activities as AI boosts unregulated market.
OpinionShock, anger and lost caseloads: A chartered legal executive on life since Mazur
We speak to the law firm director told by the court she could no longer represent her client.
NewsCreditors of closed Birmingham firm likely to receive nothing
Massive investment by director was unable to save loss-making legal aid practice.
NewsCornish litigation firm wins free office for a year
Firm plans to grow without the pressure of paying commercial rent for a year.
NewsFormer BBC executive picked to chair LSB
Monisha Shah's appointment subject to hearing by Commons justice select committee.
NewsClaimant was coached in court through smart glasses
High Court rejects evidence after finding that instructions were being given by a lawyer watching case remotely.
NewsSolicitor who lied to protect client avoids strike-off
Tribunal insists outcome 'should not be read as creating a wider precedent for leniency'.
NewsAML: Firms warned against complacency ahead of FCA takeover
Risk managers bemoan lack of clarity about what new Financial Conduct Authority regime will mean for legal profession.
NewsSRA chief signals shift away from enforcement as reports surge
Regulator tells solicitors she wants to offer support to firms rather than penalising them.