All articles by John Hyde – Page 119
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NewsListed legal firms bounce back after pandemic pressure
Stockmarket-listed law firms took a hit in the early days of the pandemic but their shares have generally rebounded. Will this embolden others to join them?
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NewsVeteran solicitor fined for transferring £290,000 to wrong bank account
Sole practitioner expressed regret after allowing what were described as ’basic administration problems’.
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NewsLawyers want remote work and even reduced hours, finds survey
Most senior lawyers polled said their wellbeing had improved with being away from the office.
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NewsPeers vote to grant veterans exemption from six-year claim longstop
MPs will reconsider amendments to Overseas Operations Bill amid concerns about creating a two-tier system.
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NewsSolicitor fined for undervalued property sale between couple
Law firm founder made insufficient checks as elderly lady sold property to 34-year-old live-in partner.
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NewsFirm’s breach over counterparty's name caused no loss, rules High Court
Kingsley Napley admits a breach of duty but court rules client did not lose out as a result.
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NewsSRA’s £500k cap on comp fund payments runs into trouble
In warning notice, Legal Services Board says benefits do not justify significant detriment to wronged clients.
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News‘How many more decades?’: Munby lambasts lawyers not complying with PDs
Retired family president returns on Children Act case where costs came to £900,000 for a jurisdiction hearing.
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NewsSRA wants new PII clause on cyber-crime - but premiums 'won't go up'
Regulator says more clarity is needed about cover for client losses suffered through cyber attacks.
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NewsLate bid to scrap six-year limit in Overseas Operations Bill
One of the final chances to make changes to legislation affecting injured veterans’ ability to claim.
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NewsCourt dismisses developers’ bid to double agreed costs budget
Master states that court procedure rules are not designed to ‘oust the role’ of the costs judge.
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NewsSheffield shooting victim named as local 30-year-old solicitor
Firm pays tribute to 'beloved and hard working staff member with a bright future ahead of him’.
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NewsNews focus: Remote resolution – here to stay
How the pandemic has changed the face of joint settlement meetings.
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NewsCPS to pay damages for victimising case worker over timesheets
Employment tribunal hears that hours were checked after staff member raised grievance.
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NewsCourt of Appeal urges Part 36 clarity after rejecting 'not genuine' offer
Judges say parties should make ‘express reference’ to what their offer to settle applies.
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NewsUnbundling take-up in decline but watchdog still sees untapped market
Legal Services Consumer Panel wants the SRA to do more to assuage lawyers’ risk concerns.
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NewsReturn to pre-Covid ways ‘not an option’ in backlogged ET
Judges set out roadmap for dealing with the 51,000 cases outstanding in the tribunal.
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NewsHoliday sickness doctor instructed by wife’s firm loses ban appeal
Mr Justice Mostyn says erasure decision by medical regulators was ‘cut and dried’.
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NewsLawyers at crisis-hit Liverpool City Council put under ‘unacceptable pressure’
Inspectors’ report finds work was also outsourced without in-house lawyers even knowing about it.
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NewsTop firm tells staff they can choose how and when they work
DAC Beachcroft offers choice of office-based work, full flexible, or a combination of the two.