John Hyde
Deputy News Editor
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NewsConsultant forgot client had paid £900 into personal bank account
London solicitor fined after tribunal hears he requested payment amid concerns about a flight-risk client.
NewsSolicitor rebuked for 'inbreeding' quip during meeting
Mark Greenburgh found in breach of SRA principle to maintain public trust in legal services.
NewsSolicitors' relief at Raleys judgment on professional negligence
Court of Appeal ruling that a firm which admitted breach of duty was liable for ‘loss of chance’ damages to a client was overturned by the Supreme Court.
NewsNovice solicitor banned for perverting course of justice
Mohammed Riaz had attempted to get a witness to drop assault complaint made against his brother.
NewsDWF announces £75m listing - but members locked in to 2024
International firm reveals more details of its plans ahead of main market listing on the stock exchange next month.
NewsAppeal upholds compliance officer curb on 'sloppy' solicitor
Anthony Gale fails to persuade High Court that restrictions were disproportionate and unnecessary..
NewsAppeal court overturns £1m 'security' order for late evidence
Commercial court judge had proposed £1m security to show the defendant was ‘not simply playing for time’.
NewsMoJ chief denies whiplash portal is in hock to insurers
David Parkin also confirms crucial detail about what claims will be included in new system for litigants in person.
NewsCourt restrains LiP who made 'wild' allegations against lawyers and judges
Businessman had been in long-running dispute with football club and sought to have individuals banned or prosecuted.
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Family judge expresses remorse for dozing off during hearing
Lord chancellor and lord chief justice consider that no disciplinary action necessary against Mrs Justice Parker.
NewsSupreme Court set to give crucial negligence ruling
Justices examining whether claimant in Raleys must prove his ‘lost’ claim would have been an honest one.
NewsRyanair gets court backing to bypass solicitors in delay claims
Firms representing delayed passengers not entitled to lien for costs, rules Court of Appeal.
NewsStrike-off for paying tax bill with £90,000 of client money
Stockport solicitor acted to avoid being served with a bankruptcy notice, SDT hears.
NewsFunder secures £100m to pay disbursements on major injury claims
SpectraLegal says it will 'aggressively expand' its reach in the UK.
NewsImproving ombudsman edges closer to time targets
New case management system appears to be working, complaints handler reports.
NewsClaims farmer sets up law firm to manage whole PI process
National Accident Helpline will restructure its business ahead of reforms.
NewsDone deal: Firm completes £10m Oxford signing
Enlarged practice expected to result in 30% profit margin.
NewsNews focus: A freelance life off the legal treadmill
More and more lawyers, attracted to the notion of not being tied to a particular practice while working flexibly, become consultants. As law firms are discovering, freelancers offer manifold benefits
NewsCourt rejects bias claim over 'warm and friendly' link to opposing solicitor
Arbitration chair had worked alongside QC and solicitor acting for one party, but court says this did not lead to bias.
OpinionChucking out whistleblowers is a bad look for the profession
The tribunal had no option but to strike off Emily Scott. But she should never have been prosecuted in the first place.
