All articles by John Hyde
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NewsSpring mergers: Weightmans buys two firms while arch.law adds team
Annual trend of mergers announcements at the start of April continues.
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NewsClaims firms unbowed despite FCA threat to consumers going to court
Lawyers say official compensation scheme is a ‘complete failure’ and do not rule out group claims.
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NewsRelief, recognition and clarity: Legal executives welcome Mazur reversal
Ruling had threatened to sideline staff and deny vulnerable clients access to justice.
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NewsAs you were: Court upholds CILEX appeal on conduct of litigation
Today’s ruling overturns the judgment of Mr Justice Sheldon which sent shock waves through the profession.
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OpinionMazur ruling is the law's Bobby Ewing moment - but can the profession forget?
Careers have been seriously disrupted while this unnecessary mess has gone on.
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NewsMazur FAQs: What was the case, who is affected and why does it matter?
The Court of Appeal is to rule in Mazur this morning.
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NewsJudgment Day: Court of Appeal to rule in Mazur this morning
Legal profession waits with baited breath for vital ruling from Court of Appeal.
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NewsSolicitor with 22 years' experience found dishonest over deed shortcut
Kent practitioner who signed a document knowing she had not witnessed it is suspended for six months.
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NewsGo to law and you’re out of our scheme, FCA tells motor finance claimants
Financial Conduct Authority tightens eligibility rules for people mis-sold motor finance between 2007 and 2024.
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NewsJudge orders naming of barrister who cited AI-faked cases
Lawyer opposed 'character assassination', saying identification would put her at risk of harm.
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NewsLaw firms brace as FCA prepares to unveil motor compensation scheme
Claimant practices that have invested heavily in motor finance redress anxiously await details of City watchdog's plans.
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NewsIn depth: Mesh scandal victims seek compensation after solicitor struck off
Women who suffered from lawyer's 'deplorable' conduct are pursuing negligence claims and even considering private prosecutions.
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NewsConsultant labelled 'dishonest fraudster' struck off the roll
Solicitor issued invoices without his firm’s approval for excessive amounts, tribunal rules.
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NewsSenior partner's evidence 'lacking credibility' in client dispute
Tribunal judge says firm’s own statement of case was ‘surprisingly amateurish’.
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NewsEthics first, client second: Lawyers told to prioritise wider duties
Frontline regulators urged to offer more support to lawyers to call out poor behaviour in their workplace.
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NewsEx-ministers back new lobby to protect opt-out actions
Competitive Britain was set up to repel business attempts to water down the Competition Appeal Tribunal regime.
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News'Light touch' no more? Incoming LSB chair promises 'greater surveillance'
Monisha Shah, the government’s preferred candidate for the post, faces questioning from MPs.
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NewsRegional heavyweights in acquisition talks
Stockmarket announcement made 'following recent press speculation' about potential deal.
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NewsSolicitor struck off for giving clients false case updates
Law firm denies claim that it failed to support employee who said she was struggling with mental health challenges.