All articles by John Hyde – Page 142
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NewsBeware copying other professions to measure solicitors’ competence, regulators told
CPD arrangements coming under the microscope amid calls for greater scrutiny of solicitors.
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NewsPI clients happy to carry on with video appointments
Firm’s claims director says virus has released the virtual genie from the bottle.
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NewsWatchdog wants spot checks to test if lawyers are still competent
Legal Services Consumer Panel says clients take a ‘leap of faith’ about their lawyer’s ability.
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NewsHigh Court throws out JR bid and rules lockdown legal
Businessman expresses his disappointment that crowdfunded case was unsuccessful.
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NewsSolicitor described as ‘pushy’ suffered sex discrimination
City lawyer was unfairly criticised in her appraisal after raising issue of unequal pay.
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NewsLiP fails to have judge recused over chambers link to counsel
Claimant tried to allege appearance of bias after her McKenzie friend was not allowed rights of audience.
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NewsRebuked owner felt ‘deceived’ by consultant mishandling transactions
Emma Reese gave undertaking to bank not knowing her colleague was under investigation.
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NewsNews focus: All hands to the pump in court recovery plan
HM Courts & Tribunals Service has produced a recovery plan to resuscitate pandemic-hit courts facing a backlog of cases. But this raises as many questions as it answers.
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NewsCity firms continue phased reopening with limited numbers back in
Coming into the office now possible for those finding it impossible to work from home.
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OpinionExtended hours plans ignore the detail but create discord
Lawyers will be needed in the backlog mission, but vague pronouncements won’t get them on board.
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NewsJunior lawyer sues firm over disability discrimination allegations
Capsticks denies employment solicitor was a disabled person and rejects claims.
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NewsExtended court hours to tackle backlog
Ministry of Justice publishes coronavirus recovery plan as work continues to reopen all courts.
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NewsJudge rebukes lawyers arguing through witness evidence
Scathing criticism of ‘substantially unsatisfactory’ witness statements submitted in tax fraud trial.
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NewsSIF extended: Claims lifeline for closed firms given one-year reprieve
SRA bows to pressure to extend the Solicitors Indemnity Fund.
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News‘We’ll deal with it again’ - Leicester law firms braced for second lockdown
City set to effectively close again, with workers and residents told to avoid all non-essential travel.
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NewsDemob happy? MoJ chief recounts financial mess of Grayling era
Current budget will 'broadly speaking keep the lights on’, Sir Richard Heaton tells MPs.
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News‘Not fair’ for solicitor to serve claim forms on empty locked-down office
Court rules defendant did not have the chance to serve response to papers sent at height of crisis.
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NewsSRA closes high net worth client firm over dishonesty suspicion
Regulator intervenes into firm’s founder and principal, prompting immediate closure.
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NewsPI and conveyancing still just 50% of normal, firm warns shareholders
NAHL chief executive tells annual general meeting the business will remain sustainable despite challenges.
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News‘Out of control’ firm collapsed with £1.1m debts and £12k assets
Former law firm manager fined after he allowed disbursement from public funds to be retained.