John Hyde
Deputy News Editor
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NewsTrump rages at 'sick' and 'deranged' judge in law firm case
District Judge Beryl Howell placed a temporary block on president's executive order against Perkins Coie
NewsFirm employee paid estate monies into his own company
Private client executive faked a note from beneficiary supposedly approving transfers.
NewsPower couple drives Anexo takeover talks
Listed credit hire and legal services company says potential bid talks were announced without its consent.
NewsIrwin Mitchell ditches asset management arm after conflict criticism
Firm insists sale is not related to withering Court of Protection judgment about a conflict of interest.
NewsManchester and Yorkshire firms announce acquisitions
Express Solicitors and Ison Harrison continue their expansion strategies.
NewsNew entity takes over as debt-laden claims firm folds
Cheshire firm now operating under new entity and continues to trade.
NewsYorkshire firm fined £36,000 over money laundering failings
SRA finds that Holden Smith’s significant conveyancing work was an aggravating factor.
NewsCourt of Appeal dismisses mesothelioma claim from widower
Defence lawyers welcome clarification about risk principle in asbestos-related claims.
NewsFirm directors rebuked over dormant client accounts
SRA investigators found hundreds of thousands of pounds untouched for at least three years.
NewsMishcon ordered to pay out for constructive dismissal
Award to former commercial director includes compensation for lost commission after judge brands London firm 'evasive'.
NewsSuspension for failure to disclose wife's property conflict
Tribunal finds experienced solicitor ought to have known about dangers of conflict of interest.
NewsFirm fined after stolen client details leaked onto dark web
Breach at criminal law practice blamed on failure to update old case management system.
NewsExclusive: Auditor flags ‘material uncertainty’ as class action pioneer racks up £500m debt
Pogust Goodhead says portfolio of 'high-value litigation assets' provides 'solid foundation for long term revenue generation'.
NewsLaw firm ‘heavy-handed’ with witness in tribunal claim
Employment judge says firm’s conduct could be seen as 'unnecessarily aggressive and intimidating'.
NewsImmigration solicitor concealed visa rejection for more than a year
Partner at London firm had said case was on hold due to the Covid pandemic.
NewsMoJ rules out wider access to sexual abuse compensation
Lawyer who represents victims says government has placed reform on the ‘too hard pile’.
NewsListed firm survivor more than doubles borrowing to fuel expansion
Professional services firm says extra borrowing provides additional headroom and flexibility.
NewsA&O among four more firms to cut $125m Trump deals
President says firms have committed to 'merit-based hiring' and will refrain from 'illegal DEI discrimination'.
NewsIn depth: Justice minister admits county court has not recovered from pandemic
Sarah Sackman KC has admitted to MPs that the county court has not recovered from the trauma of the pandemic. Successes such as digitisation of claims are ‘nowhere near enough’.
NewsLaw firm team manager hid lack of complaint progress
Head of new client unit fabricated notes from calls with complainant.