All articles by John Hyde
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NewsPinsents refers itself to SRA over AI failures
Judge says junior lawyer ‘almost entirely outsourced the thinking process’ to artificial intelligence in 'embarrassing' incident.
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NewsBullying law firm owner allowed to stay in practice despite 40 proven allegations
Tribunal highlighted a ‘substantial imbalance’ of power and coercion of junior staff members.
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NewsIn depth: LeO names errant firms in fresh batch of complaints decisions
Legal ombudsman publishes examples of poor service to highlight impact on clients and help law firms learn lessons.
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OpinionSouthampton's Spygate scandal can guide our approach to AI misconduct
Understanding the rule is not the same as knowing what happens when you break it.
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NewsSolicitor who made antisemitic tweets allowed to continue in practice
Law firm director said offensive posts about Jewish and transgender people would not be repeated.
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NewsRugby head injury claim set for crucial July hearing
Sport authorities say claimant lawyers have failed to comply with court’s unless order.
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NewsHigh Part 36 offer upheld as genuine settlement attempt
Judge finds husband’s 91% offer was ‘sober and realistic’ in the circumstances.
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NewsIn-house solicitor struck off for misleading SRA and doctoring emails
Solicitor for more than a decade said she was away from the office and staying with her father.
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NewsEmployment lawyers draw up radical plans for cutting tribunal backlog
Association calls for urgent change to address a system already listing trials for 2030.
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NewsLaw firms face scrutiny as FCA starts claims management review
Regulators concerned that consumers have no idea how they fit into claims supply chain.
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NewsSRA justified in shutting down firm on dishonesty grounds, court finds
Judge says firm should not have lent its name and bank account to dubious investment schemes.
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NewsLondon Capital and Finance solicitor struck off over 'endemic' backdating
Practitioner changed dates on loan agreements to give a misleading impression to auditors and regulators.
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NewsKnights expecting big jumps in revenue and underlying profit
Listed business also reveals talks are ongoing about a merger with south east firm.
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NewsFintech giant scraps law firm panel as AI helps to rate performance
Chief legal officer says firms cannot rely on existing relationships to keep their places on panels.
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NewsLong-serving practice manager took client and business funds
SRA says employee even changed her name to that of a dead client to cover up conduct.
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NewsFirm sees off £50m negligence claim over property development
Deal collapsed because of commercial reasons rather than any legal errors, High Court finds.
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NewsTribunal finds duty solicitor did not receive £250 cash from client
SRA’s five-year investigation has had ‘profound’ effect on legal aid practitioner.
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NewsNational firm in talks with staff over closure of volume wills sector
Irwin Mitchell says it wants to refocus on serving affluent individuals across private client work.
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NewsJudge turns to AI to help parents understand decision
Her Honour Judge Hesford says AI was ‘immensely useful’ for making judgment accessible.
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NewsMisconduct reports to SRA continue to rocket
SRA planning 'fundamental changes' in how cases are assessed as influx of reports from public accelerates.