All articles by John Hyde
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NewsIncome rises but profits slide at listed law firm pioneer
Gateley pleased with core profitability given unpredictable economic backdrop.
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NewsFirm to pay £78k after AML case goes to tribunal
Tribunal says it was a ‘matter of luck’ that criminals had not exploited firm’s deficiences.
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NewsGovernment brings in SRA for bulk litigation talks
Massive increase in enforcement action against firms involved in financial claims, housing disrepair and cavity wall.
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NewsCity paralegal who faked signatures feared losing his job
Experienced Cooley employee admitted misleading his colleagues and resigned soon afterwards.
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NewsSRA given deadlines for implementing Axiom Ince lessons
Changes will involve greater scrutiny of mergers and of firms’ financial positions.
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NewsIn depth: Horror stories from the Post Office Horizon IT report
The first report of the Post Office inquiry highlights the personal experiences of those affected by the Horizon scandal, while condemning the lack of legal advice for compensation claims.
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NewsLong-serving bookkeeper took £15,000 from firm
Non-solicitor, who resigned after the transfers were discovered, is barred from the profession.
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NewsBarrister with dementia had capacity to agree retainer, court rules
No evidence that client did not understand what he was doing when contract was signed.
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NewsRevealed: Deposed Post Office lawyers were paid £15m handover fee
Herbert Smith Freehills was removed from its role but received ‘transition contract’ by Post Office for handover.
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NewsOmbudsman’s shame parade: complaint details published ‘in public interest’
Complaints handler gives details of three decisions against named firms - and says more are on the way.
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NewsFormer Stobart boss disqualified over unpaid legal aid fees
Legal aid payments were distributed under contract but not transferred to expert witnesses, SRA says.
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NewsClarke Willmott well set for growth after solid year’s results
Chief executive says ambitious 110-partner firm will not rest on past success.
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NewsPost Office Inquiry: Chair says employees covered up Horizon faults
Report says postmasters were victims of 'wholly unacceptable behaviour' by Post Office.
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News'Indefensible': Post Office Inquiry chair slams lack of legal support for victims
Sir Wyn Williams submits long-awaited first report after conclusion of statutory inquiry.
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NewsHarassment NDAs to be outlawed
Clause in Employment Rights Bill will require parties signing non-disclosure agreements to be offered independent legal advice.
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NewsCosts recovery leaders unite as court orders firm to answer questions on £750 transfer
High Court judge says it would not be disproportionate to ask firm about Gibraltar company which received payment from damages.
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NewsSolicitor held in contempt to face SDT hearing
SRA confirms it will bring prosecution three years after court sentencing.
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NewsAnother AI failure as fake cases cited by litigant in person
Tribunal warns against ChatGPT use after fake cases found in trade mark appeal.
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NewsDiversity report suggests solicitors still being barred from bench
Law Society says solicitors struggle to believe judicial recruitment is a level playing field, when barristers are appointed at a far higher rate.
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NewsSolicitor who tried to stop complaint to SRA struck off
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal says solicitor’s misconduct reflected a ‘troubling mind set’.