All articles by John Hyde – Page 14
-
NewsLitigation funder buys UK law firm and pledges ‘one-stop shop’
Heirloom Fair Legal says it wants to bring an ethical outlook to litigation funding.
-
NewsSRA imposes maximum £25,000 fine over AML failings
Regulator says rule breaches at Reading-headquartered firm caused potential for harm.
-
NewsSRA shuts down high-profile influencer's firm over dishonesty suspicion
Regulator had already brought prosecution against entrepreneur, author and podcaster, who has been suspended.
-
NewsCourt of Appeal rules out revocation of adoption order
Teenage siblings had supported application after moving back with their birth mother.
-
NewsCity firm cleared by SDT left with £291,000 costs bill
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal made no cost order following six-day hearing of AML charges.
-
NewsSRA investigates as Scots firm’s demise hits thousands south of the border
McClure Solicitors went into administration in 2021, leaving a trail of complaints about property and assets held in trust.
-
NewsCall for wider NDA ban after university law change
Misuse of non-disclosure agreements can now be outlawed across the board, say lobbyists.
-
NewsMidlands firms to retain identities in triple acquisition
Askews Legal says acquired firms which double its headcount will not be ‘swallowed up’ by deal.
-
NewsListed firms defy market volatility to report positive results
Underlying profits and revenue both increasing at Gateley and Knights.
-
NewsBarristers' 'zeal' for their clients putting ethics in doubt
Matters such as the Post Office scandal have highlighted issues with duty to the court, suggests regulator.
-
NewsTwo former partners struck off over property title dishonesty
One partner had sought to blame the other but his defence was rejected by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
-
NewsLaw firms warned about risks of sham litigation
SRA issues guidance on detecting and preventing money laundering perpetrated through fake litigation.
-
NewsFormer Mishcon director wins ET claim over commission
Commercial chief's resignation letter accused firm of 'complete lack of respect, honesty and professionalism'.
-
NewsJudge slams council as he denies birth mother contact with four-year-old child
Judgment follows report last November which called for ‘greater focus’ on direct contact with birth parents.
-
NewsIn depth: Should law firms pressure staff to get back to the office?
UK plc and public sector organisations are ramping up pressure on staff to come in to the office as pandemic memories fade. Law firms seeking to follow suit need to be aware that there are risks attached.
-
NewsFirm colleagues barred over drug dealing convictions
Couple reportedly sold drugs to friends and made thousands of pounds in weeks.
-
NewsCeasefire in Rosenblatt saga as sale talks under way
Parties agree to drop any ongoing action in acrimonious dispute during acquisition negotiations.
-
NewsFamily seeks record £2bn over football stadium helicopter crash
Law firm Stewarts' Technology and Construction Courts case could be the biggest fatal accident claim in English history.
-
NewsTrainee barred for misleading firm about request for leave
Firm was told after leave was taken that trainee had actually been at a court hearing.
-
NewsFast-growing bulk claims firm 'on sound financial footing' despite £13.5m loss
Manchester business says it has huge portfolio of work in progress after taking on thousands of new cases.