All articles by John Hyde – Page 12
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NewsSolicitor held in contempt to face SDT hearing
SRA confirms it will bring prosecution three years after court sentencing.
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NewsAnother AI failure as fake cases cited by litigant in person
Tribunal warns against ChatGPT use after fake cases found in trade mark appeal.
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NewsDiversity report suggests solicitors still being barred from bench
Law Society says solicitors struggle to believe judicial recruitment is a level playing field, when barristers are appointed at a far higher rate.
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NewsSolicitor who tried to stop complaint to SRA struck off
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal says solicitor’s misconduct reflected a ‘troubling mind set’.
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OpinionSeven priorities for the new SRA chief executive
Axiom Ince, SSB, AML and ending the frosty relationship with solicitors.
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NewsCourt restores firm's 50% damages deduction
County court judge said damages were being 'eaten up' by costs - but his ruling was overturned.
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NewsLeading firm quits injury sector by selling business to rival
Shoosmiths says serious injury work now requires substantial, specialist investment.
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NewsLSB chief executive joins the exodus of regulation heads
Craig Westwood resigns after a ‘demanding year’ of dealings with frontline regulators.
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NewsTwo firms to disappear after mergers but staff and offices retained
Talbots Law and HJA confirm geographical expansion through mergers.
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NewsTrump pushes back against executive order injunction
Challenge to appeal court comes as fourth executive order is injuncted by district judge.
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NewsLegal watchdog working to end complaint 'inconsistencies'
Ombudsman plans 'model complaints resolution procedure' for firms.
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NewsKnights makes another acquisition and adds 33 lawyers
Sussex and Kent firm sells up to consolidator, with three offices to shut.
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NewsFirm breaks £1m PEP mark and renews diversity targets
Chief executive says City outfit 'not the same firm' it was a few years ago.
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NewsPost Office scandal victims urged to report excessive legal fees
'Vast majority' of lawyers not charging for compensation advice, but there are reports of some ‘problematic’ fees.
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NewsIn depth: Anti-money laundering reform - what changes do solicitors want?
As swingeing fines for non-compliance multiply, the government’s industrial strategy pledges ‘clearer and more proportionate’ anti-money laundering regulations for lawyers. So what needs to change?
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NewsSix new appeal judges as Lord Justice Birss appointed chancellor
Incoming cohort are all barrister silks.
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NewsEight found guilty in huge PI data conspiracy bust
ICO uncovers 'murky' network where data was passed on for potential personal injury claims.
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NewsFirms must reveal profit and loss figures from 2027
Law practices will no longer be able to hide behind veil of abridged accounts.
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NewsEx-Whitehall high-flier named as new SRA chief executive
Former top civil servant, a non-lawyer, will succeed Paul Philip later this year.
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NewsDefendants say Court of Appeal ruling ends 'culture of delay' in PI claims
Key ruling gives district judges power to lift stays and push stalled claims forward.