John Hyde
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NewsBroker pledges PII product based on firms' long term history
New analytics tools allow Marsh to tailor how it calculates risk of each client.
NewsHelp for firms falling short on complaints-handling
Guidance states importance of notifying clients about ombudsman at the time of engagement as well as at the end of a complaints process.
NewsSolicitor banned after head-butt at youth rugby match
Gavin Dowell was also found to be dishonest over fabrications of an email sent to his litigation opponent.
NewsFormer CPS solicitor struck off for expenses conviction
Tribunal: 'It was his role to prosecute criminal acts, no indulge in them himself'.
NewsCourt warning after solicitor called by own client to give evidence
Mr Justice Fraser says it was highly unsatisfactory for national firm associate to be placed in such a position.
OpinionBawa-Garba case: a template for handling guilty solicitors
The Court of Appeal decided that this doctor was still fit to practise - could a solicitor be granted the same dispensation?
NewsSRA ignores own advice to pursue order against solicitor
Authorisation officer deemed James Zacharias able to practise without restrictions - but regulator contested it anyway.
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News focus: 'Lines are being drawn' - EY's message to legal sector
Profession starts to reflect on the emerging threat from Big Four competitors.
NewsTransparency rules approved as firms prepare to publish prices
Legal Services Board says plans should help promote competition and improve access to justice.
NewsFirm mergers confirmed in London and Birmingham
Partnerships grow as mid-sized firms bolster their numbers.
News'It's not fair on you to continue' - judge kills off LiP's epic claim
Court had told claimant in March it would not indulge his unrepresented status.
NewsMoJ urged to break DBA deadlock in LASPO review
Call comes following concern about the limited take-up of a change meant to increase access to justice.
NewsLosses and job cuts: PI firm's collapse highlights LASPO survival struggle
Nesbit Law Group's headcount fell from 95 across 13 offices in April 2013 to 24 in four offices just three years later.
NewsLeaked email was a 'cloak' to lay off lawyer claiming discrimination
Tribunal appeal also rules on privilege relating to overheard conversation in pub.
NewsDeparting solicitor admits: I was ill and should have stopped sooner
Kelly Pegg said she was unable to cope in her role as assistant solicitor and failed to keep files up to date.
NewsCalifornia prepares to lead US profession into non-lawyer ownership
Board votes to create potential reforms after report suggests most consumers are out of reach of lawyers.
NewsFraudster 'stole £79k posing as judge on video call'
News of sophisticated crime comes as the use of video conferencing is set to increase.
NewsCocaine addict solicitor exploited firms to fund habit
Practitioner of 17 years submitted dozens of false invoices for work he never did.
NewsHigh Court upholds solicitor's suspension after nine-year saga
Judge affirms the decision and order of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal against Coventry lawyer.
NewsLegal consumers report satisfaction - but still won't shop around
Almost nine in 10 legal services consumers are satisfied with the outcome of their matters, watchdog reports.
