All articles by John Hyde – Page 113
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NewsCriminal firm’s administration extended as £5.4m debts revealed
Former employees of One Legal had opposed application to extend administration to 2023.
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NewsConvicted attacker may claim negligence - despite dishonesty
Fundamental dishonesty defence does not apply to man convicted of attempted murder, judge rules.
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OpinionOn fixed costs, the defendant voice is again the only one heard
The government wants to protect victims of clinical negligence, but it may be pricing them out of making a claim.
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NewsLevelling up? MoJ to move 2,000 jobs out of London
Regional hubs will be created at seven different sites in England and Wales.
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NewsSolicitors found not negligent after passing on counsel advice orally
Court dismisses claim from former clients who said JR case was ‘doomed from the outset’.
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NewsClaimant lawyers outraged at prospect of fixed clinical negligence costs
Government is warned that proposed regime will stop people from making legitimate claims.
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NewsSolicitor lambasted by judge over ‘Primark service’ for £100m will
Judge says there could be ‘serious consequences’ for solicitor who prepared disputed will of property dealer.
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NewsAlmost 70 fee earner roles ‘under review’ after £11.5m acquisition
Knights buys York and Lincoln firm but warns that ‘non-core’ elements may not be part of the transfer.
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NewsGovernment proposes fixed costs for clinical negligence claims
Costs limit would apply to most claims worth up to £25,000, long-awaited consultation document states.
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NewsCourt rejects 'ring of deceit' allegation against top divorce firm
'No evidence that could begin to support such outlandish allegations,' family judge rules.
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NewsForce small claims into mediation, says CJC
Civil Justice Council puts forward its blueprint for how small claims can be dealt with more efficiently.
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NewsIP-No: Mishcon postpones listing as market deemed too volatile
Partners voted in favour of London stock exchange float last year but plans are now on hold indefinitely.
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NewsConsultants head back to ‘traditional’ practice by starting new firm
Founders say new venture will encourage flexible hours and will not have ‘outdated’ billing targets.
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NewsCourt transfers judicial review case from London to Manchester
Judge rejects argument that defendant and its lawyer would incur costs travelling to Manchester and staying overnight.
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OpinionLawyer or leader? Obviously the best answer is to be both
Boris Johnson’s latest barb at Sir Keir Starmer’s legal background struck a nerve.
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NewsListed firm borrowed £10m to fund acquisition
Dividend expected to rise as Rosenblatt says profits are well ahead of market expectations.
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NewsSolicitor claiming race discrimination against CPS loses latest case
Judge says latest attempt at litigation is 'identical' to claim already dismissed in 2019.
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NewsSalary war goes on as firm moves NQs onto £161,500 a year
US firm also announces it will pay for associates to take a week-long holiday to improve work-life balance.
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NewsAnnual figures show motor PI claims falling sharply in 2021
Campaigner says government is succeeding in placing PI sector into ‘permanent lockdown’.
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NewsGrowing PI firm says new £8m warchest will fund more acquisitions
Credit agreement with bank will also pay for marketing spend and recruitment drive.