All articles by John Hyde
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OpinionOut Of Office? How many of us are still sneaking a look at emails?
The temptation is strong, but maybe one simple tactic can keep work issues away.
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NewsWest End firm shut down by SRA to protect client interests
Regulator intervenes into London practice which had announced two mergers this year.
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NewsLawyers make plain their distaste for new disclosure rules
A survey of 215 firms, solicitors, barristers and judges found that almost two-thirds disagreed that changes had worked.
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NewsSole practitioner hit for costs over failed appeal against AML fine
Tribunal rejects suggestion of 'systemic unreliability' in adjudication panel’s decision.
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NewsFirms must come clean on secret commissions, court hears
Personal injury lawyers appeal ruling that they were required to respond to requests for information.
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NewsSRA beefs up top team with two new leaders
'There is still a lot of work ahead of us to become a modern, proportionate regulator,' chief executive admits.
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NewsOmbudsman rulings should be forever, says charity
Legal complaints handler currently takes down published decisions after a year.
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NewsRugby players seek new lawyers as group claim hangs in balance
Court hears that the relationship between opposing sides has led to a 'toxic situation'.
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NewsReform UK candidate pursues dismissal claim against City firm
Dan Cooper was promptly dismissed after posts emerged about gender and Islam.
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NewsCanadian lawyer who misled judge about ChatGPT use is suspended
More examples emerge of sanctions imposed on lawyers who deploy bogus case citations.
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NewsRegional firms target acquisitions after securing new funding
Rothley Group and Brady Solicitors adopt contrasting approaches to sourcing extra investment.
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NewsSelling partners vow to fight £2.4m claim from private equity buyer
Dispute over stated profits from Court of Protection work when Lawfront’s takeover of Slater Heelis was agreed.
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NewsLitigation funder appoints administrators after court action
Group of investors in loan notes brought a contested administration order in the High Court last week.
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NewsSolicitor's banter towards police officers not misconduct, tribunal finds
Criminal lawyer, 83, admitted making ‘flippant’ remarks to young female officers but SDT dismisses all charges.
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OpinionAlex Norris's job isn't to know the law. It's to stand up for it
Latest incumbent will find it useful to mull the failings of his predecessors.
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NewsMishcon upbeat despite exit of four-partner corporate team
Partner departures emerged as firm announced new central London home from 2029.
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NewsChief executive quits as listed firm's net debt quadruples in a year
Consultation begins over likely job losses at stockmarket pioneer Gateley following long slide in the share price.
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NewsAnalyst held herself out as solicitor to aid partner's tenancy dispute
AML specialist issued a notice to tenant under pretence that City firm had been instructed.
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NewsNaming solicitor makes story 'more interesting for editors', judge says
Solicitor said she was anxious and scared about personal details coming out in employment tribunal case.
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NewsIn depth: Groundhog day on legal services regulation
An independent review of the Legal Services Board has revived debate about the case for a root-and-branch review of professional regulation. But we’ve been here before – many times.