All articles by John Hyde – Page 102
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News'Robust' DWF says cost reductions set to save £15m a year
Shares climb as firm issues upbeat trading statement to London Stock Exchange.
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NewsPost Office lawyers accused of gagging Horizon victims
City lawyer and commentator Dan Neidle complains to SRA over compensation offer letters to postmasters that said details were confidential.
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NewsPrivate equity pumps eight-figure sum into disrupter barrister group
First PE investment in the bar is through a non-traditional model.
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NewsLiP presents false citations to court after asking ChatGPT
Litigant asked chatbot for help in proving their case - but the results were all fictitious.
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NewsStudent combines law studies with winning tribunal for mother
Elle Holland finished an assignment in the early hours before heading into tribunal hearing.
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Opinion'Support staff' is such a patronising term: firms are lost without them
Those firms who see back-office staff as expendable may find fee earners make their own exits.
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NewsCourt orders breakdown of medical expert fees
Judgment could change how medical expert fees are calculated and presented.
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NewsEx-solicitor's appeal against jail term 'abject nonsense'
Court of Appeal rejects challenge from ex-solicitor imprisoned for contempt.
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NewsLawyers failed in Libor investigation, senior MP claims
Parliament told lawyers hired by banks did not examine evidence that would have implicated bosses.
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NewsGovernment delays scrapping limitation period for child abuse cases
Campaigners say the case for removing three-year limit has already been made.
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NewsIn Focus: Private equity in the law - 'it's not like Pretty Woman'
Law firms appear a tough sell to private equity, as they have few assets beyond staff and work in progress. But investors are eyeing fresh opportunities in an ‘incredibly fragmented’ market.
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NewsCPS at loggerheads with Met Police over 'cherry-picking' jibe
Director of Public Prosecutions responds quickly to accusations that easier cases are selected.
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NewsSIF rule changes rubber-stamped but concerns linger about viability
SRA will consult on compulsory levy if safety net requires extra funds.
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NewsUnpaid staff given hope as Metamorph firm wound up
Just one firm left trading after latest closure of another of the group’s entities.
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NewsFirm expands into public law with big-name hire
Former Simpson Millar director reunited with former colleague in growing Yorkshire firm.
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NewsFormer solicitor wins £15,700 from state redundancy fund
Norfolk director, who was struck off in 2018, claimed for redundancy, notice and holiday pay after firm ceased to exist.
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NewsDevotion to billable hours holding back inclusion, LSB research finds
Super regulator says outdated working practices are stopping the profession from embracing a diverse workforce.
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NewsChalk cautious on Bill of Rights in debut justice questions
New lord chancellor also hesitant to commit to timescale for legislation to reduce SLAPPS.
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NewsCity firm to pay client left in the dark about £5m costs bill
Court also finds Reynolds Porter Chamberlain acted in conflict for both client and her lender.
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NewsFormer opponent buys rights to checkmylegalfees.com
Litigation firm’s boss looking forward to being on the 'same side in court'.