All articles by John Hyde – Page 14
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NewsSolicitor suspended for threatening complaining client with injunction
Former litigation solicitor admits emails to client were 'oppressive and inappropriate'.
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News'Not a happy tale': SRA chief admits complaints system is confusing
Sarah Rapson hints at potential tie-up between powers of Solicitors Regulation Authority and legal ombudsman.
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NewsClaims firm banned from citing Martin Lewis endorsement
PCP Refunds collects claims which are then sold on to law firms for a referral fee.
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NewsSolicitor's 'extraordinary' error renders loan security void
Borrower successfully cites 400-year-old rule under which altered deeds are rendered void.
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NewsJunior banned for falsely recording 100 hours amid billing pressure
Tribunal says clinical negligence lawyer's mitigation was 'genuine and substantial' - but not enough to avoid strike-off.
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NewsBirmingham solicitors tell SRA to stop policing bullying and sexual misconduct
Biggest local law society says regulator is perceived as remote and lacking in empathy.
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NewsHigh-volume litigation funder faces winding-up order
Fenchurch Legal has carved out a position as a leading financier of large volume claims.
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NewsTimetable to be revealed for clinical negligence action plan
Treasury circumspect on specific changes - but stresses that reform is in the public interest.
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NewsPartner struck off over repeated dishonesty at new firm
Probate solicitor backdated a document and sent a misleading email within the space of a couple of weeks.
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NewsPared budget will leave cases waiting a year, warns ombudsman
Office for Legal Complaints releases business plan following rebuff over application for 11% budget rise.
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NewsLondon firm faces £35,000 SRA costs bill on top of £3,000 fines
Sanctions issued against firm and two partners after client monies were retained too long.
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NewsBar to bring forward publication of disciplinary charges
Early publication was recommended by the Harman review to encourage complainants to come forward.
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NewsCosts budgeting 'lite' set for expansion after strong first year
Lady Justice Cockerill says that litigants are seeking out districts where simplified budgeting is allowed.
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NewsPrivate equity-backed group adds £15m south-east firm
Reading firm says it will benefit from IT and AI support of an owner with deep pockets.
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NewsEssex firm shut down for suspected dishonesty
Solicitor with history of taking cases to Supreme Court suspended by regulator.
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NewsConveyancers should contact clients 'even if there are no updates'
Legal ombudsman keen to address 18% jump in complaints related to residential conveyancing.
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NewsSpring mergers: Weightmans buys two firms while arch.law adds team
Annual trend of mergers announcements at the start of April continues.
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NewsClaims firms unbowed despite FCA threat to consumers going to court
Lawyers say official compensation scheme is a ‘complete failure’ and do not rule out group claims.
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NewsRelief, recognition and clarity: Legal executives welcome Mazur reversal
Ruling had threatened to sideline staff and deny vulnerable clients access to justice.
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NewsAs you were: Court upholds CILEX appeal on conduct of litigation
Today’s ruling overturns the judgment of Mr Justice Sheldon which sent shock waves through the profession.