All articles by John Hyde – Page 108
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NewsIrwin Mitchell fined £9,000 for switching clients to CFAs
Regulator says firm did not ensure clients were in position to make informed decision in 2013.
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NewsPI firms ‘saved from ruin’ by vital Supreme Court costs ruling
Judges rule that defendant cannot set off its costs against the claimant costs under QOCS scheme.
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NewsSRA wants to see evidence gathered from Pandora papers leak
Regulator pledges to investigate wherever there are signs of potential misconduct.
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NewsMerger season: three deals announced as law firms bulk up
Deals confirmed affecting firms in Manchester, Cheshire, Staffordshire and Kent.
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NewsClaimant sector braced for Adelekun costs verdict from Supreme Court
Judges will decide whether defendant costs should be set off against claimant’s damages.
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NewsDisability rights firm goes into administration
Three practices found to handle work in progress of closed Sheffield firm.
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NewsInsurers already flouting ban on pre-med offers, says claimant chief
Solicitors’ group also concerned about ‘significantly lower’ number of injured people making claims.
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NewsJudge lambasts government lawyers who ignored court rules
Compliance requirements are not 'optional extras', health department is told.
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NewsAustralia announces new cap on returns for litigation funders
Attorney general says legislation can protect claimants in class actions and prevent funders overcharging.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell sells low-value PI business as 80 staff switch firms
Minster Law buys book of 20,000 cases as it targets dominance of the PI market.
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NewsCourt allows credit hire charges to be set out in solicitor’s email
Judge dismisses appeal from insurer who said evidence was inadmissible.
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NewsClients committed for contempt after non-payment of £1.2m costs bill
Judge finds that defendants sought to 'disrupt, frustrate and protract' proceedings through non disclosure.
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OpinionLabour’s pro bono plan suggests they won’t fund the justice system either
The party wants to use law firm-branded umbrellas to cover the leak, but avoids fixing the roof.
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NewsClaims firm’s shares slide as profits fall
NAHL posts a pre-tax profit but the short-term outlook is gloomy.
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NewsBurnt out, sleep deprived and hiding mental illness: lawyers reveal struggles
Major new survey gives insight into the issues and concerns of legal professionals.
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NewsClinical negligence reforms imminent as Hunt lambasts ‘obscene’ costs
The government restates its pledge to consult on an overhaul of the system.
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NewsCity firm secures £50m war chest to fund litigation
Agreement with litigation funder promises to offset potential risk to clients.
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NewsMoJ set for talks over possible alternative to Legal Ombudsman
Regulators still hope complaints handler will improve but open to discussing other options.
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NewsSolicitor leaves private practice to start ‘more ethical’ business
Court of Protection lawyer launched not-for-profit company last month.
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NewsMishcon joins forces with top-200 firm to create innovation business
New combination with Taylor Vinters will extend both firms’ commitment to tech start-ups.