John Hyde
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NewsWatchstone fights Slater and Gordon claims armed with £3.5m
Watchstone continues to state its determination to fight £600m claims.
NewsSolicitor's 'relief' at strike off for Axiom funds misuse
Outgoing law firm principal failed to do due diligence on buyers.
OpinionI'm sorry Wales, but you can't leave now
The Welsh legal sector is thriving. Has anyone asked the lawyers if they want a separate jurisdiction?
NewsNHS to rectify reporting mistakes costing millions
Lessons are not being learned from claims over serious brain injuries at birth.
NewsCourts service stretched 'to the limit', admits HMCTS chief
Susan Acland-Hood vows to listen more to the public and professionals about how the system can be improved.
NewsSolicitor convicted of attempted murder given hope of return to profession
Iain Farrimond was found to be in the grip of a severe medical condition when he attacked his wife last year.
NewsMore court closures coming, lord chief justice tells MPs
Final appearance by retiring judge before justice select committee.
News'They funked it' - LCJ's dismay at inaction on older recorders
Lord Thomas laments inability to persuade the government to take action on limited terms of office.
NewsNeumans in administration but high hopes for creditors
Firm shut down earlier this year says it hopes to settle all outstanding claims from creditors.
News19 judges removed as complaints drop 18.5%
Investigations office received than 400 complaints related to inappropriate behaviour or comments in 2016/17.
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Fixed costs fury builds as timetable slips back
Costs experts believe implementation of Lord Justice Jackson’s proposals could be set back by up to a year.
NewsBanning the sale of leasehold new builds a 'last resort' - CJC
Civil Justice Council supports steps to increase the protection of homebuyers and help existing leaseholders.
NewsHogan Lovells to lose 90 London staff as jobs relocate
Consultation began today with London staff who are affected and whose roles are likely to move.
NewsE-filing scheme held up but HMCTS denies any data security risk
Reforms to systems at Manchester court put on hold due to concerns from users.
NewsClaimant lawyers to blame for soaring clinical negligence bill, watchdog concludes
National Audit Office wants 'good hard look' at claims numbers, legal costs and levels of damages.
News'Disgraceful' solicitor overcharged estate by 574%
Leicestershire lawyer had claimed to have put in hours overseeing building works.
NewsLawyers earn £1.25m from KWM collapse as creditors still penniless
Update from administrators gives further details of cost of handling collapsed division of firm.
OpinionThe entire clinical negligence sector is now in grave danger
The narrative is changing - fundamental change is now being considered and even supported.
NewsLawyers and a Labour firebrand elected to justice committee
Committee has lost high-profile MPs Philip Davies and Keith Vaz.
NewsClaims firm takes out £25m loan for PI market assault
Listed company says money will allow ‘sufficient headroom’ to allow for expansion.
