All articles by John Hyde – Page 133
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NewsCourt rejects 'ring of deceit' allegation against top divorce firm
'No evidence that could begin to support such outlandish allegations,' family judge rules.
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NewsForce small claims into mediation, says CJC
Civil Justice Council puts forward its blueprint for how small claims can be dealt with more efficiently.
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NewsIP-No: Mishcon postpones listing as market deemed too volatile
Partners voted in favour of London stock exchange float last year but plans are now on hold indefinitely.
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NewsConsultants head back to ‘traditional’ practice by starting new firm
Founders say new venture will encourage flexible hours and will not have ‘outdated’ billing targets.
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NewsCourt transfers judicial review case from London to Manchester
Judge rejects argument that defendant and its lawyer would incur costs travelling to Manchester and staying overnight.
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OpinionLawyer or leader? Obviously the best answer is to be both
Boris Johnson’s latest barb at Sir Keir Starmer’s legal background struck a nerve.
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NewsListed firm borrowed £10m to fund acquisition
Dividend expected to rise as Rosenblatt says profits are well ahead of market expectations.
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NewsSolicitor claiming race discrimination against CPS loses latest case
Judge says latest attempt at litigation is 'identical' to claim already dismissed in 2019.
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NewsSalary war goes on as firm moves NQs onto £161,500 a year
US firm also announces it will pay for associates to take a week-long holiday to improve work-life balance.
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NewsAnnual figures show motor PI claims falling sharply in 2021
Campaigner says government is succeeding in placing PI sector into ‘permanent lockdown’.
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NewsGrowing PI firm says new £8m warchest will fund more acquisitions
Credit agreement with bank will also pay for marketing spend and recruitment drive.
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NewsBSB asked to pursue ‘consequences’ for bosses of failed barrister service
Legal Services Board says nine consumers left without representation after Absolute Barrister failure.
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NewsNHS trust loses costs battle after arguing 'specialised' solicitor skills not needed
Trust said ‘baton of responsibility’ had passed to counsel in 'groundbreaking' case.
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NewsCourt allows ‘clear and obvious’ Part 36 mistake to be changed
Judge says rules around settlement offers are not 'hermetically sealed'.
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NewsTop-200 firms finalise merger plan but London office to close
Newly enlarged firm will have 360 staff working from offices in the south of England.
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NewsCovid focuses minds as more firms look to grow through mergers
Almost half of firms surveyed in a new poll are considering M&A, with a quarter of those already in talks.
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NewsNHS Resolution names 11 firms to share work worth £193m a year
Expanded panel will provide defence work for the NHS over the next three years.
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News'Back in to work' day - offices still half-empty
Top 30 firms tell Gazette they are in no rush to have everyone back in the office.
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NewsBlacker banned from CILEX for not disclosing chequered past
Former solicitor-advocate did not include details of conviction and bankruptcy in application to join.
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NewsJudge warns expert after claimant described as 'histrionic'
Second expert also admitted he was 'over-zealous' in assessing seven-figure personal injury claim.