All articles by John Hyde – Page 118
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NewsLaw firm unfair dismissal case revived over email access
Employment judge says claimant twice requested to get notifications through post.
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NewsLaw firm boss who ‘ran for the hills’ was fairly dismissed, rules EAT
Appeal tribunal dismisses challenge from Peter Watson over his dismissal from Cheshire firm Hilary Meredith Solicitors.
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NewsRemote firm opens Manchester base and hires pair from rivals
Excello Law says there has been 'unprecedented interest’ in network since pandemic.
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NewsPolice investigating shooting of solicitor make third arrest
Junior lawyer Khuram Javed died from a gunshot wound earlier this month.
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NewsMoJ agrees to cut EL/PL small claims increase to £1,500
Justice minister says decision follows consultation across the insurance and legal sectors.
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NewsNational firm tells 3,000 staff: You choose how and when to work
Irwin Mitchell says it can trust staff to make the best choice for themselves and the firm.
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NewsCalls grow for SRA and police to investigate Post Office lawyers
Post Office engaged in ‘legal gymnastics to seek to persuade the court away from finding a clear systematic abuse of process'.
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NewsTurmoil over Overseas Operations Bill
Veterans bill returns to the Lords this week after MPs rejected a number of amendments voted for by peers.
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NewsCourt lambasts Post Office disclosure failings as convictions quashed
Documents reveal concerns about ‘conspiracies’ over Horizon system and need to ‘destroy’ criticism.
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NewsSacked solicitor wins ET claim after firm responded two days late
Employment judge says firm’s Covid-related excuse for lateness was ‘risible’.
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NewsCourt jails cage fighter for lying about knowing key witness
Judge says litigation should not be seen as a game where dishonesty comes with little risk.
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NewsDefendant contests Part 36 offer accepted on the day claimant died
High Court says it would be unjust to approve the settlement accepted ‘somewhat hastily’.
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OpinionDon’t expect sympathy from the court for remote working mistakes
A case this week has highlighted the problems with overseeing staff when you can’t see them.
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NewsMinister departs as Overseas Operations Bill nears critical point
Legislation criticised by all sides as crucial final vote looms in the House of Commons.
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NewsFreshfields report into bank rape allegations not covered by privilege
Employment tribunal judge says magic circle firm had not been engaged to provide legal advice.
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NewsCourt shows no mercy over trainee's failure to file claim form
Judge says error was unfortunate but the circumstances did not justify granting of relief.
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NewsFirm offering to buy bulk PI claims goes into administration
Liverpool practice placed in the hands of administrators at the end of last month.
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NewsCompanies resist litigation during lockdown - but truce won’t last
Leading UK businesses say claims in 2021 will be higher than normal after fallow year.
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NewsLitigation battle looms over European Super League plans
Football’s governing bodies threaten legal action to stop 12 clubs from breaking away.
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NewsRetired solicitors fear ruin when insurance safety net closes
Practitioners living in fear of historical negligence claims landing on their doorsteps, as the backstop for protecting them draws to a close.