All articles by John Hyde – Page 10
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NewsExpert evidence branded 'literally unbelievable' as PI claim fails
Judge asks whether it was negligence, stupidity or dishonesty to mislead the court over car park collision.
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NewsSRA plans risk profiler to flag potential law firm collapses
Investigators will have access to crib sheets of key data so they can detect warning signs earlier.
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NewsSRA investigating potential fraud at collapsed PM Law
Regulator sharing results of its investigation with police and other authorities.
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NewsIn depth: Lammy's plan to seize client account interest faces bitter opposition
Early responses to a consultation on the government’s plan to seize interest on client accounts are hostile. Even not-for-profits worry that the cash will be used to cross-subsidise day-to-day spending.
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NewsSolicitor convicted of stalking faces SRA probe over leasehold 'threats'
Practitioner accused in parliament of ‘bullying, threatening and harassing’ leaseholders into buying freeholds from him.
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NewsFormer employee secures unfair dismissal award against collapsed firm
Zhong Lun Law Firm did not appear at employment tribunal hearing.
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NewsFirm launches scholarship in memory of much-loved late colleague
Jenny Lewis spent more than 10 years working her way up to a leading role in high-street practice.
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NewsPrivate equity house shuns sale option to hold on to fast-growing firm
Fletchers Group announces long-term backing from an affiliate of owner Sun Capital.
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NewsFirm's trusted cashier barred over £200,000 theft
Four-year misconduct was only uncovered when rogue cashier went on annual leave.
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NewsSRA makes emergency compensation payments to PM Law clients
Intervention spanning 24 offices could be the biggest ever undertaken by the regulator.
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NewsClient to pay costs after failing to cut lawyer's bill by 20%
Costs judge finds the one-fifth rule for assessment costs should apply, despite £28,000 reduction.
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NewsComplaint numbers rocket to record high
Legal ombudsman figures likely to exceed worst-case projections for the current year.
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NewsSolicitor who covered up late arrival in court is struck off
Advocate panicked after case had to be adjourned because he was 30 minutes late.
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NewsHerbert Smith Freehills joins flight from Canary Wharf to the City
International firm set to bring together London staff from 2030 onwards.
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NewsLSB’s effectiveness under scrutiny in new review
Justice minister says review should ensure super-regulator is providing robust and proportionate oversight.
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NewsCourt rejects abuse claim in Capita data breach case
Clients gave informed consent to proceed with group claim following 2023 cyber attack, judge finds.
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NewsSolicitors reject client account 'windfall' claims
‘Flawed' scheme to seize interest sets a 'damaging precedent' and conflicts with government growth agenda, says Law Society.
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NewsNovice solicitor lied about university career to get City job
Former in-house practitioner ‘created a persona that he thought was required for a role in private practice’.
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NewsMis-sold motor finance pioneer reports £10m loss as income slumps
Consumer Rights Solicitors says firm has started to broaden its work and has funding in place.
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NewsIn depth: Another accumulator firm goes under - reviving tough questions for the SRA
Monday’s demise of PM Law Group left hundreds jobless and clients in limbo. The SRA has now intervened, as attention once again turns to the risks posed by firms which expand rapidly through acquisition.