All articles by John Hyde – Page 139
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NewsLet us cancel PII policies for non-payment, plead insurers
Trade association says insurers are being asked to take on unsustainable risk during current crisis.
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NewsRace and the tribunal: SDT to examine whether some solicitors treated more harshly
Tribunal says it is to look in detail at links between outcomes and the profile of those prosecuted.
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NewsJobs safeguarded as 150-year-old firm acquired by neighbour
Blaser Mills Law completes the acquisition of Reynolds Parry Jones.
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NewsSRA targets ‘real diversity’ as it searches for new board members
Solicitors who have worked in ABSs or high street firms invited to apply for roles.
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NewsListed firms shed millions in value since start of lockdown
New analysis shows the extent of falls in market capitalisation in the past six months - but there is one success story.
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News‘Activist’ tweet deleted - as Number 10 targets ‘loudmouthed lawyers’
Home Office permanent secretary accepts ‘activist lawyers’ phrase should not have been used.
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NewsTribunal upholds award to age discrimination job interview solicitor
Employment judge finds parties trying to rehash arguments already made before tribunal.
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NewsHome Office accuses ‘activist lawyers’ of abusing immigration rules
Legal professionals outraged by video smearing immigration lawyers.
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NewsCity firm billed millions but left client’s interest ‘in the rear-view mirror’
Costs judge highly critical of Rosenblatt Solicitors over its drawing up and enforcement of CFAs.
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NewsFirm sues Police Federation after removal from solicitors panel
Claim for slander and malicious falsehood brought over comments allegedly made about firm.
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NewsFlight delay claims handler goes bust as travel numbers slump
Thousands of claimants left in limbo as claims company goes into administration.
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NewsFirms told to brace themselves for October PII hike
A hardening market combined with Covid-19 could mean an expensive renewal bill.
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NewsMother in care case allowed to type answers from witness box
Judge grateful for help of lawyers and court intermediary in facilitating innovative approach.
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NewsFirm defies Covid to boost staff salaries
Kennedys says it is not immune to effects of lockdown but that staff have earned a pay rise.
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NewsEx-client pursued for £1,800 costs years after halting RTA claim
Bill of costs included litigation executive charging £250 an hour for work on minor RTA claim.
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NewsQuindell successor sues PwC for £63m over Slater and Gordon deal
Big Four firm denies allegations of illicit communication affecting 2015 negotiations.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell puts 110 jobs at risk of redundancy
Firm says move to digital processes has changed requirements of the business.
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NewsCity giant self-reports to SRA after trial streamed live on Zoom
Clients from different countries were able to access trial last month in contradiction of court order.
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NewsSacked lawyer handed cash through car window wins appeal
Paul Greenberg insisted the money was a gift and not a top-up of legal aid payments.
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NewsPlanning law overhaul aims to fast-track housing projects
Government hails ‘once in a generation’ opportunity - but critics point to sidelining of local communities.