All articles by John Hyde – Page 110
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NewsComplained-about conveyancers to pay more for ombudsman
Council for Licensed Conveyancers proposes rule change to strip out cost of complaint service.
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NewsPublic wants outright cold call ban after most tormented by CMCs
Three years after legislation, survey finds continued anger over calls about personal injury claims.
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NewsFixed costs extension helps those with deeper pockets - Law Society
Data used to justify announcement 'both out of date and drawn from too narrow a pool of cases', says president.
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NewsFixed costs plans ‘untested and misguided’, say critics
MoJ proposals impose fixed costs on some cases worth as much as £100,000.
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NewsOfficial: MoJ will extend fixed recoverable costs
Government responds to consultation by largely embracing changes put forward by Sir Rupert Jackson.
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NewsRebuke for CPS solicitor who shared offensive Facebook posts
Senior prosecutor was reported to have posted links to petition organised by the group Britain First.
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OpinionBan anti-vaxxers from the office? It’s not as simple as that
Efforts to protect law firm staff could backfire if they alienate those forced to come in.
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NewsAfghan lawyers’ plea to UK: save us from clutches of the Taliban
Relatives in the UK approach the Gazette with fears for safety of family members.
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NewsLawyers co-ordinate effort to help Afghans desperate to escape
Groups set up almost overnight to deal with enquiries from those wanting to leave Taliban rule.
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NewsBirmingham firm goes under three years after rescue deal
Owner of DBS Law goes into administration despite attempts to refresh the brand.
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NewsFirm tells lawyers they will need both jabs to come into office
US-headquartered firm one of the first to require vaccinations by attending staff members.
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NewsTalks ongoing for securing evacuation of at-risk Afghan judge
Foreign secretary says nine judges have been evacuated from the destabilised country.
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NewsPI claim to proceed despite tribunal settlement
Court rejects submission that second claim in civil courts is abuse of process.
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NewsMoJ pushes on with court fee increases despite majority opposition
Income will go towards HMCTS running cost and 'ensure that the courts and tribunals can continue to deliver access to justice for all'.
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NewsTribunal rules student wrongly believed she was employed by firm
Claimant even turned up at offices of firm but was told she would need to make an appointment.
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News‘Brilliant mind and big heart’: Tributes pour in for barrister
Chambers pays tribute to Richard Viney following cycling accident last week.
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NewsLawyers urge UK government to help stranded Afghan judge
Court proceedings possible in bid to secure visa for judge who has been forced into hiding.
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NewsEx-attorney general Cox earning £468,000 a year as law firm consultant
Sir Geoffrey Cox also received six-figure sum from legal work, according to register of members’ interests.
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NewsMoJ cleared of age discrimination for turning down candidate over 55
Claimant had a long and successful career as a judge’s clerk but was turned down for role last year.
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NewsLiberal candidates defeated in watershed Hong Kong Law Society election
Winning candidates had warned against politicisation of body representing lawyers.