All articles by John Hyde
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NewsMazur fallout: Court bars senior family lawyer from children case
Brighton legal executive of 20 years told she cannot have a shortcut to authorisation.
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NewsSRA reprimanded for SSB Law blunders
New chief executive says organisation must learn from multitude of failings in run-up to collapse of no win, no fee firm.
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NewsSRA shuts down multi-office firm and suspends three solicitors
Regulator moves in to close firm based on suspicions of compliance officer's dishonesty.
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NewsMillions will receive car finance compensation this year, says FCA
Claimants who use CMC or law firm could lose over 30% of their compensation, regulator warns.
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NewsMidlands legal network makes first move in ambitious growth drive
Family business will be brought under the FBC Manby Bowdley umbrella through deal.
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NewsLaw firms face higher AML fines and more inspections than accountants
Latest oversight body report reveals that fines imposed on law firms have reached a record high.
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NewsDirector exits triggered collapse of Chinese satellite firm
Zhong Lun Law Firm was wound down at the end of last year after failing to secure insurance.
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NewsSRA told to reveal what it knew in build-up to PM Law collapse
Oversight regulator acting swiftly in response to sudden closure of law firm network.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell reaffirms commitment to Sheffield with office move
Firm now has 24 offices nationwide - but none bigger than in the city where it was founded in 1912.
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NewsNorth-west claims firm closes as key funder pulls capital
Director says AWH Solicitors was unable to secure funding for ongoing caseload: ’the market simply isn’t there’.
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NewsIn depth: Mazur landmark appeal concludes
Julia Mazur’s spouse criticises law firms and regulators for ‘losing sight of the interests of the public’ amid fight to decide who can conduct litigation.
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NewsCourt of Appeal hears from Julia Mazur
Claimants in original case make submissions as this week’s hearing of CILEX appeal reaches its conclusion.
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NewsMazur Day Three: SRA submits decision should stand; Julia Mazur addresses court
Our minute-to-minute coverage from the Royal Courts of Justice.
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NewsTick-box error not fatal to costs bill, Court of Appeal rules
Judge rules that bill can still be valid in spite of minor defect on the costs form.
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NewsMPs hear new plea for mandatory pro bono
Firms doing a lot of government work should expect to give something back, law professor tells Commons justice committee.
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NewsMazur day two: Law Society to urge court to reject CILEX appeal
Crucial case set to resume in the Court of Appeal as Law Society and SRA prepare interventions.
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NewsImmigration solicitors face SRA probe over AI-generated cases
Judge also warns of the dangers of uploading confidential information into open AI tools.
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NewsMazur day one: CILEX tells Court of Appeal that delegation is lawful
Court is warned that it could open a ‘can of worms’ by upholding findings of Mazur decision.
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NewsSRA warned not to go ahead with compliance officer split
Regulator says it wants more accountability and information to reduce the chances of high-profile failures.
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NewsCourt of Appeal blocks live stream of Mazur hearing
Court says decision to restrict online access was taken to manage expected demand.