All articles by John Hyde – Page 124
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NewsBBC fined £28,000 for broadcasting footage of remote hearing
Six-second ‘establishing’ shot was included in news bulletins after hearing had been recorded.
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NewsNo-fault compensation for clin neg on ministers' agenda
Nadine Dorries says review is ongoing to look at possible changes to 'outdated’ system.
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NewsNew rules promise clarity on issue of interest in Part 36 offers
Legislation states that new requirements will be made from litigators making offers to settle.
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NewsLosing claimants to pay £8m interim costs for Brazil dam litigation
Judge refuses permission to appeal strike-out saying claimants hoped he would be 'worn down' by process.
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NewsTweeting barrister Holbrook parts company with chambers
Expelled barrister says he resigned four days ago and complains of ‘cancel culture of intolerance’.
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NewsLSB kicks off new regime of transparency over PC fee spending
Super regulator wants ‘meaningful debate’ before approving fee levels in future.
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NewsCourt Covid safety confusion continues
Reports of virus outbreaks in buildings and solicitors exposed to clients with symptoms.
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NewsSlater and Gordon backs care home public inquiry
National firm backs calls by campaign group for inquiry into government’s handling of pandemic.
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NewsLaw firm chief makes £61m by cashing in half his shares
Knights completes share placing which is intended to bring in a more diverse shareholder base.
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NewsCorbyn bid for pre-action disclosure dismissed as ‘fishing’ by court
Master says media attention on claim against Labour party does not mean case should be treated differently.
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NewsSafety fears remain after Covid-hit court reopens within a day
Physical hearings now outnumbering remote hearings in England and Wales despite spread of coronavirus.
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NewsRosenblatt shareholders in line for dividend after ‘resilient’ performance
Listed group claims best ever financial performance for law firm and is upbeat about 2021 prospects.
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OpinionReview sites: one rant could be fatal
One client’s online review has cost him £28,000. But the stakes can be even higher for firms on the receiving end.
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NewsDepartment store law? Firms given chance to host litigation concessions
Legal businesses say firms should capitalise on demand for litigation following pandemic.
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NewsDBA ruling 'gives profit power back to law firms'
Law firm investor says entrepreneurial practices should profit from Zuber judgment.
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NewsSRA blitz continues on firms breaching transparency rules
Nine firms now been subject to enforcement action by the regulator.
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NewsEmail attachments not covered by legal privilege, court clarifies
Supreme Court refuses permission to appeal in case looking at scope of legal professional privilege.
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NewsAppeal blocked over ‘informed consent’ for solicitor’s £3.6m fees
Client objected to ‘horse trading’ between his lawyers and opponents, but court finds he knew what was happening.
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NewsSolicitors forced into the office tell charity they feared for their jobs
Law Society reminds firms they must have personnel in only where it is 'absolutely necessary'.
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NewsTV star wins Part 36 costs battle over newspaper's late acceptance
Judge backs claimant but warns ruling is not green light for refusing to enter negotiations.