All articles by John Hyde – Page 134
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NewsJustice minister pledges immediate review of new CPR website
Lawyers and litigants in person not impressed with transfer of rules to gov.uk site.
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NewsSunak urged to act ahead of March stamp duty cliff-edge
Thousands of transactions ongoing and may not be completed in time for stamp duty holiday.
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NewsFirm leads fight to recover air ambulance costs from defendants
Fieldfisher working alongside charities to prepare claims and urges other firms to do the same.
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NewsLitigants baffled as Civil Procedure Rules move to new site
Justice minister pledges to look into whether new gov.uk home is accessible for all users.
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NewsClaimant cleared of dishonesty despite 'wholly unreliable' evidence
Judge says failure to give a satisfactory account is ‘very different’ to giving a false account.
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NewsYorkshire firm shut down over director’s suspected dishonesty
Practice papers, files and monies at North Yorkshire Law seized by Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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News‘Most diverse’ professional services group buys Leeds firm
Progeny has added a conveyancing arm to its financial and legal services roster.
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NewsInjury firm goes countrywide with new office opening
CFG Law, which started life in the north west, continues expansion across England.
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NewsSolicitor on Kids Company board cleared of wrongdoing by court
Judge says former City lawyer should be ‘commended for her commitment’ as charity encountered problems.
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NewsConvicted fake interpreter worked on 140 court cases
Man with no qualifications posing as a qualified interpreter earned more than £65,000 in four years.
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NewsRespect for NHS could be ‘deterring’ clin neg claims
Pandemic and resulting goodwill could create a ‘perfect storm’ for radical reform of claims process, says chief executive of patient charity.
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NewsTribunal finds legal ombudsman guilty of indirect sex discrimination
Compensation agreed after decision relating to flexible working arrangements.
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NewsTrustpilot to fight order to take down libellous solicitor review
Court found comment was defamatory but review site says judgment raises concerns over freedom of speech.
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News‘Impressive’ whiplash portal backed ahead of May start date
Procedure rules committee says it has approved the draft proposal for pre-action protocol.
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NewsSRA shuts up shop in London as home working becomes the norm
Regulator also plans to reduce Birmingham office space for more ‘diverse, inclusive and engaged’ workforce.
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News‘The public expects more’: Lawyers likely to face new CPD demands
Oversight regulator will consult later this year on bridging gap between current requirements and client expectations.
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News'Burn it': City solicitor faces contempt hearing over destroyed evidence
Court of Appeal grants Ocado permission to pursue proceedings against lawyer engaged by rival startup.
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NewsInsurers urged to cut premiums after claims figures plummet
Motorists have yet to see industry fulfil pledge to pass on savings following pandemic-related fall in accident claims.
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News£1m cost of advertising for claimants is not recoverable, judge rules
Solicitors leading litigation against British Airways must shoulder the costs of ’getting the business in’.
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NewsPoll: Covid pessimism confounded as law firms stay in profit
Grim outlook of last spring not reflected in a sector that has remained relatively buoyant.