John Hyde
Reporter
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- john.hyde@lawsociety.org.uk
NewsFixed costs pilot set for take-off in business courts in 2019
Jackson’s blueprint for fixed costs in Business and Property Courts may finally be coming to fruition.
NewsCity watchdog tells claims farmers new regime offers 'trust dividend'
Financial Conduct Authority assumes responsibility for regulating CMCs next year.
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Defence solicitor struck off after conviction for tax evasion
London lawyer sought to argue there had been collusion between the police and SRA.
News'Yes, minister' - SRA's Leigh Day correspondence revealed
Correspondence disclosed today by the SRA shows that the regulator cooperated closely with government in connection with its high-profile and ultimately fruitless investigation into human rights firm Leigh Day.
NewsLASPO review publication delayed again to early 2019
Review was originally supposed to have been completed by April 2018.
NewsSRA reveals £3.1m spend on failed Leigh Day case
Correspondence reveals persistent requests for updates from the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Justice.
NewsPrice transparency rules 'not about giving firms a hard time' - SRA chief
Extra requirements central to discussions at SRA compliance conference.
NewsControversial £500,000 PII limit plan kicked into long grass
SRA set to prioritise changes to the compensation fund as big claims expected to put pressure on reserves.
NewsWithout malice: Solicitor fails with damages claim over prosecutions
High Court rules CPS lawyer acted honestly in 11-year investigation of Swansea solicitor eventually cleared of fraud.
NewsSRA plans U-turn on revealing costs of Leigh Day case
But regulator still refusing to publish full details of correspondence with the Ministry of Defence.
NewsMoJ plans for discount rate change with call for evidence
Summer 2019 has previously been suggested as target date for determining new rate.
NewsCourt shows no mercy to late filer who took 'eye off the ball'
Judge enforces strong penalty for non-compliance caused by solicitor being away on business.
NewsUnveiled: The SRA's digital badge coming soon to your website
Badge comes in three different colours and can be displayed in English or Welsh.
NewsMoJ reveals 20% annual fall in personal injury claims
Figures ahead of latest reforms confirm dramatic decline in number of low-value claims.
NewsNew ombudsman tool lets consumers road-test their complaint
Tests of the scheme has resulted in hundreds of complaints being directed elsewhere.
NewsPrice transparency era begins today - but clients urged not to be blinded by costs
Law Society wants public to be equally concerned with regulatory protection and service levels.
NewsContinuing competence under LSB's microscope with new review
Legal Services Board notes lack of regular formal assessment of practitioners during their careers.
NewsRyanair's strike compensation battle to end up in the courts
Experts estimate outstanding compensation to delayed passengers could be as much as £55m.
NewsFirm punished for links with 'dubious' deeds scam operation
Merseyside firm and two directors found to have acted without integrity but not dishonestly.
NewsLCJ: Crumbling buildings would not be tolerated in other jobs
Lord Burnett calls for substantial investment to bring court facilities up to scratch.
