All articles by John Hyde
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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.
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NewsLSB set to block 11% budget boost for ombudsman
Complaints handler has already warned it cannot deal with soaring workload without more money.
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NewsSDT reveals surge in private prosecutions
Members of the public more likely than ever to bring their own cases - but almost all are failing.
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News'1948 relic': Personal injury lobby faces new fight to cling onto private health costs
NHS is effectively being double-charged by injured people, says MP behind private member's bill.
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News'I can't trust anyone again': Mesh victims speak out after solicitor banned
Campaigner says solicitor added another layer of pain to an already devastating medical journey.
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NewsGerry Adams case dropped after court signalled loss of QOCS shield
Claimants say they had ‘no realistic choice’ once abuse of process was alleged in civil case against former Sinn Féin president.
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NewsPost Office families offered flat-rate compensation
Government says relatives of wronged sub-postmasters will not need to show any evidence of harm to be eligible.
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News'Deplorable' mesh implant solicitor banned for deceiving clients
Vulnerable women were left exposed to costs as they unwittingly pursued claims for years without ATE insurance.
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NewsPersonal injury market regroups as claims plunge
Claims fell to a record low last year but the sector is holding its own financially.
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NewsMulti-office firms add new openings
Firms seek to offer personal support by moving into communities they serve.
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NewsTribunal rejects return of convicted fraudster to roll after 18 years
Ex-solicitor worked as a housing officer during his time in prison but had done little other legal work.
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NewsDefence lawyers hail cap on agency charges as 'important turning point'
Solicitor says insurance sector will be pleased with decision on ‘unjustified’ mark-ups.
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NewsSRA flags cost risks from client account interest levy
Government plans to redirect interest on client accounts could create significant new costs to be met by firms.
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NewsClient was right to feel aggrieved but not entitled to damages
National firm admits breaching its duty of care on property deal advice but denied causing any loss.
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NewsDJ's ex-partner escapes costs order in bitter family proceedings
Liv Nervo's change of lawyers was 'guaranteed to send the temperature of the litigation soaring', judge observes.