All articles by John Hyde – Page 117
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NewsNews focus: Successful defences at the SDT still leave solicitors out of pocket
The case of Liz Ellen, who must foot the bill for her own £534,000 defence costs despite being cleared of misconduct, has once again highlighted the inequality of arms between regulator and regulated.
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NewsRepresented claimants continue to dominate ‘user-friendly’ RTA portal
Vast majority of people using the service are represented by a law firm - and most are making mixed claims.
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News‘Status quo isn’t enough’: LSB targets new checks on solicitor competence
Regulators told to ‘make appropriate interventions’ to ensure high standards are maintained after qualification.
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NewsLitigation funder Novitas makes shock exit from the legal market
Departure comes after lender was sanctioned for unfair treatment of client who took out £45,000 loan.
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NewsSuper-regulator acknowledges that PII costs are driving firms under
Legal Services Board pledges to find ‘possible solutions’ to the hardening professional indemnity insurance market, after the SRA declines to intervene.
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NewsOnline litigant penalised for abuse of process
Defendant counterclaimed for £42,000 after judgment based on intentionally wrong admission.
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NewsCleared lawyer must pay £534,000 defence costs, SDT rules
Tribunal in Liz Ellen case says there is no good reason to deviate from default position of a no costs order.
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NewsCleared lawyer asks for SRA to cover her £534,000 defence costs
Tribunal told that SRA’s prosecution of Liz Ellen was ‘legally and factually flawed’.
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NewsTribunal slashes costs awards to SRA
SDT granted regulator £3.9m in costs following prosecution in past two years, compared with £6m costs awarded in previous two years.
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NewsFirm hit by pandemic bought after entering administration
Essex firm said the pandemic had affected its core SME client base.
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NewsPublishing lawyers’ complaints data won’t help consumers, says Society
Law Society says plans are flawed because complaints data is not meaningful or reliable.
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NewsSmall claims taking 51 weeks to go to trial as litigants wait for justice
Parties now waiting around three months longer for resolution in the smallest cases, official statistics reveal.
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NewsRaab invites ‘drastic and bold’ ideas to keep family matters out of court
Lord chancellor says as many as half of cases should be settled through ADR or mediation.
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NewsEastern promise as growing firm swallows up local rival
Ashtons Legal now boasts a headcount of more than 400 across six offices in East Anglia.
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NewsCosts bill not valid because solicitor’s signature was illegible
High Court grants permission to appeal an order that the bill in a clinical negligence case was validly served.
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News'Experienced' LiP refused adjournment for pro bono counsel's unavailability
Judge said absence of barrister in £5m professional negligence claim is significant but not overwhelming.
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News‘We’re freezing!’ Lawyers grumble as courts heating packs up
Solicitors and court staff are having to wear coats and gloves indoors as temperatures plunge.
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NewsEx-barrister who harassed former lover has life sentence quashed
Sentence was 'manifestly excessive and wrong in principle' Court of Appeal rules.
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NewsListed firms buoyant after reporting half-year profit rises
Knights and Gateley both optimistic about coming six months after promising half-year figures.
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NewsLaw firms join Black Friday bandwagon with host of special offers
Discounts and promotion codes dangled before clients on ‘biggest shopping days of the year’.