John Hyde
Deputy News Editor
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NewsEmail attachments not covered by legal privilege, court clarifies
Supreme Court refuses permission to appeal in case looking at scope of legal professional privilege.
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Appeal blocked over ‘informed consent’ for solicitor’s £3.6m fees
Client objected to ‘horse trading’ between his lawyers and opponents, but court finds he knew what was happening.
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Solicitors forced into the office tell charity they feared for their jobs
Law Society reminds firms they must have personnel in only where it is 'absolutely necessary'.
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TV star wins Part 36 costs battle over newspaper's late acceptance
Judge backs claimant but warns ruling is not green light for refusing to enter negotiations.
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Tribunal slashes SRA costs over ‘inordinate’ number of lawyers
Regulator applied for £42,600 costs for 'very straightforward' SDT strike-off case.
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Disgruntled client ordered to pay £25,000 damages for libellous review
National firm brought action after new enquiries dropped by up to 50% following 'scam solicitor' comment.
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Court kills off fraud claim by LiP against City giant
Disgruntled buyer urged not to ‘vent his frustration’ at law firm over aborted purchase.
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Solicitor without insurance struck off to end 46-year career
Firm continued to take on new matters despite knowing it was not covered, tribunal finds.
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BAME clients less trusting of lawyers than white clients, watchdog finds
New report by consumer panel says regulators must start to address what it perceives as inequality among clients.
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Solicitors refuse to back ombudsman’s 19% budget rise
Increase request is ‘out of step’ at a time when so many firms may be struggling.
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Doctors plead for legal protection from Covid judgement calls
Representative bodies say medics are worried about legal consequences of making crucial decisions about emergency care.
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Herbert Smith paralegal banned for overtime scam
Catherine Hunt added her manager’s initials to nine claim forms.
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News focus: Guideline hourly rates - ending the big freeze?
The Civil Justice Council has unveiled its long-awaited report on guideline hourly rates. Clarity is to be welcomed but after a decade-long freeze it could be a while before solicitors reap the benefits.
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Law firm workers say they are being forced into the office
Staff tell the Gazette that bosses do not trust them to work from home.
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Union solicitors not negligent over shop steward’s severance
Case also features a successful application to allow remote evidence against claimant’s wishes.
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Lawyers hail 'watershed' appeal court ruling on DBAs
Experts say drafting flaws may have been ironed out by new ruling on enforceability of agreement.
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DWF announces restructure - with legal one of three new divisions
Listed firm points to growing demand from clients for an integrated business and legal service.
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SRA transparency clampdown begins with action against four firms
Regulator hands out penalties for infringements of rules requiring publication of costs and displaying digital badge.
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Takeover talks end for claims firm as potential buyer backs out
Acquisition plans for National Accident Helpline said to pose ‘commercial and integration challenges’.
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Dozens switch firms as Leeds office snapped up by big hitter
Kennedys says it wants to expand insurance law operations in the city.
