All articles by John Hyde – Page 112
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NewsClaimant with amputated leg sues lawyers for under-settlement
Court backs claimant over limitation issue about when he knew of alleged negligence.
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NewsCourt blocks firm being substituted into claim of dead client
Judge concludes agreement signed before client’s death was champertous and void.
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NewsPandemic cooperation keeps clin neg claims out of court
NHS Resolution says it has worked closer with claimant lawyers to settle claims during lockdown.
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News‘Don’t do ADR on the cheap’ industry experts warn
Lady Justice Asplin says Civil Justice Council report on compulsory mediation provides chance to initiate ‘change of culture’ in civil justice.
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NewsNational firm announces family-friendly pay policies
Irwin Mitchell says it wants to improve work-life balance and extend flexible working.
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NewsAnnual figures lay bare ombudsman’s nightmare lockdown year
Scheme says there are signs of improvement after struggles of last year.
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NewsFirm stung by home seller who turned out to be a fraudster
Bradford firm has since changed its policies to prevent a repeat of the fake sale.
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NewsRegulator fears consumers are missing out on LEI
People wrongly assume legal insurance is more restricted and expensive than it is, says LSB.
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OpinionIt’s still unclear whether courts tolerate delays
Two recent cases have highlighted seemingly contradictory approaches to lateness.
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NewsTop listed firm’s profits rebound – but no dividend this year
Knights reports trading upturn but there will be no dividend as shareholders share pandemic pain.
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NewsSilent library and a fitness studio: Inside a post-pandemic HQ
London firm says it will accommodate staff working in the office two or three days a week.
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NewsKent court to close but HMCTS finds local alternative
Family judges had described HMCTS proposals for Chatham as unrealistic and unworkable.
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NewsTardy defendant allowed to fight £101m case ‘by skin of his teeth’
Judge critical of international firm which has billed £345,000 since October.
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NewsHigh Court rules against firm over DBA with bankrupt client
Ruling said to be an important decision for how solicitors access funding arrangements.
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NewsAppeal judges back higher costs where claimant has died
Case has potential to affect thousands of others brought through the claim portal.
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NewsFirm faces £20k costs bill despite winning unfair dismissal case
Tribunal finds former chief executive did not act unreasonably in bringing claim.
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NewsNews focus: Client satisfaction surges – time to give the profession a break?
Clients appear happier than ever with the cost and quality of legal advice. So why don’t consumer watchdogs trumpet these findings? The answer may lie in how the profession is perceived.
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NewsFirm that dismissed pregnant trainee cleared of discrimination
Criminal defence practice praised by judge for helping people into qualification.
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NewsLSB insists public wants lawyer competence checks
Oversight regulator says new research points to a demand for extra requirements.
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NewsSlater and Gordon asks court to kill off costs claims
Parties argue over potential stay of proceedings and dispute over clients’ exposure to costs.