All articles by John Hyde – Page 116
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NewsConsumer clients say they are happy to Zoom with their lawyer
New survey finds positive feeling about remote consultations even after the pandemic.
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NewsNo dividend from claims firm after pandemic profit plunge
National Accident Helpline ’optimistic’ about coming year - but mulls sale of conveyancing business.
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NewsVexatious LiP made himself ‘bomb-proof’ from £200k unpaid costs orders
Serial litigant’s latest claim against a liquidator found to be an abuse of process and struck out.
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NewsAppeal dismissed despite ‘inexcusable’ 34-month wait for ruling
Trial ended in January 2017 but parties had to wait until November 2019 for a judgment.
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NewsClaims firm sells London business to focus on northern hubs
Hudgell Solicitors says business model has changed in the last 12 months.
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NewsDon’t close the SIF in this tough insurance market, SRA urged
Law Society and Legal Services Consumer Panel join hands in call for alternative arrangements to be made.
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NewsProcedure rules may be redrafted to help LiPs
Civil Procedure Rule Committee targets ‘brevity, clarity and simplicity’ of process.
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NewsSRA chair appointed for a further three-year term
Anna Bradley reflects on ‘step change’ in the profession but says there is more work to do.
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NewsStatutory inquiry announced for sub-postmaster scandal
Minister offers assurances that victims' legal costs will be paid back, but questions remain.
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NewsFirm reports 100% take-up for employees offered stake in business
Managing director says pandemic has accelerated plans for employee ownership.
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NewsFirm on hiring spree to handle surge in mis-sold energy claims
Winn Solicitors moves in on energy market after discovering bills were allegedly too high.
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NewsCourt retains freezing order against ex-client over unpaid fees
Judge finds 'real risk' that assets could be dissipated while solicitors wait on payment.
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NewsBan proposed on phoenix CMCs cashing in on past failures
In one case, a banned director’s wife claimed £5m from a firm that had been led by her husband.
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NewsFrustration with disclosure pilot shows no sign of easing
Most lawyers report that the business and property courts scheme has made litigation more adversarial.
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News‘We’re not closing!’: Firm's fury after SRA appears to read the last rites
West London practice assures clients it is not shutting down despite suggestion in regulator's decision notice.
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NewsLeO complaints delay now 14 months
New head of the Legal Complaints Service Paul McFadden makes fresh pledge to tackle delays.
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NewsConman jailed for posing as CMC to sell fake claims to solicitors
Using a pseudonym and different bank accounts, Londoner made £26,000 in referral fees alone.
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News‘Presenteeism is a curse’: Cherie Blair backs flexible working post-pandemic
Junior lawyer representative also urges those wanting flexible working to speak up and request it.
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NewsTop-200 firms agree merger to create £65m a year business
Deal between Harrison Clark Rickerbys and Hewitsons expected to be completed by end of month.
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NewsPI solicitor turned ‘wilful blind eye’ to suspicious RTA claims
Dozens of cases referred to the firm by a plumber named ‘Mr A’ were almost identical.