All articles by John Hyde – Page 111
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NewsMost whiplash claimants still relying on lawyer for portal
First statistics for Official Injury Claim site show 90% of claimants are represented - but overall numbers are down.
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NewsCourt rejects £150,000 costs cap that would have killed off claims
Case believed to be the first application for a capping order since costs budgeting began.
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NewsConsumer panel speaks out over ‘woeful decline’ in justice spending
Organisation makes rare criticism of the government ahead of next week’s crucial spending review.
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NewsUnfair proceedings ruling over advocate ‘with soft voice and hand in pocket’
Court rules that magistrates’ court hearing was not fair to claimant who was 20ft away from bench.
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NewsCourt orders that SRA be given access to shut down firm’s files
Solicitor subject to intervention said former clients did not need regulator to be involved.
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NewsEx-stripper could have to drop ET claim after being refused right to anonymity
Appeal tribunal finds that stigma of work as a stripper is not enough to stop open justice.
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NewsSociety will fight to save SIF from closure
Council resolution says that extension of fund is in interests of profession and public.
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NewsNews focus: Time for Westminster to let go of Wales?
Cardiff and London remain at loggerheads on devolving justice and policing to Wales.
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NewsCFA costs payable as part of maintenance award, CoA rules
Court agrees success fee in inheritance case can be classed as a debt.
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OpinionConsumers promised cheap law are being failed by our system
A failure to offer even basic protections is leaving clients exposed.
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NewsCustomer happiness just as important as outcome, firms tell survey
More firms also engaging with review sites - but not necessarily the negative reviews.
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NewsTop 200 firms in advanced talks to merge from next year
Merger would create a business with a staff of more than 500.
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NewsSFO ends Quindell investigation after six years
Investigators say evidence does not support a potential conviction.
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NewsSRA visits 85 firms in a year as part of AML crackdown
Professional supervisor figures give indication of work being done to enforce regulations.
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NewsSRA in new drive to 'sell' unbundling to reluctant solicitors
Pilot will allow firms to share ideas and experiences, amid continued concerns about unmet need.
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NewsAmazon drivers poised to launch potential £140m group claim
Dispute will centre around whether delivery drivers are classified as self-employed.
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NewsCourt dismisses 28 separate divorce petitions with identical wording
Judge says he considered referring the responsible unregulated business to Director of Public Prosecutions.
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NewsEx-Slater and Gordon solicitor misled clients over struck-out claims
Clients were kept hanging on for months thinking their claims were progressing, tribunal hears.
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NewsCourt throws out wasted costs order bid against Baker McKenzie
Firm denied allegations of improper, unreasonable or negligent conduct in representing a losing party.
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NewsFirm found negligent fights off High Court claim
Midlands practice should have advised client about risks of pursuing business venture, judge rules.