All articles by John Hyde – Page 15
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NewsPost Office scandal: SRA plans swifter action over conduct
Regulator not minded to wait over issues such as cooperation with the inquiry, board papers reveal.
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NewsExpert evidence branded 'literally unbelievable' as PI claim fails
Judge asks whether it was negligence, stupidity or dishonesty to mislead the court over car park collision.
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NewsSRA plans risk profiler to flag potential law firm collapses
Investigators will have access to crib sheets of key data so they can detect warning signs earlier.
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NewsSRA investigating potential fraud at collapsed PM Law
Regulator sharing results of its investigation with police and other authorities.
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NewsIn depth: Lammy's plan to seize client account interest faces bitter opposition
Early responses to a consultation on the government’s plan to seize interest on client accounts are hostile. Even not-for-profits worry that the cash will be used to cross-subsidise day-to-day spending.
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NewsSolicitor convicted of stalking faces SRA probe over leasehold 'threats'
Practitioner accused in parliament of ‘bullying, threatening and harassing’ leaseholders into buying freeholds from him.
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NewsFormer employee secures unfair dismissal award against collapsed firm
Zhong Lun Law Firm did not appear at employment tribunal hearing.
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NewsFirm launches scholarship in memory of much-loved late colleague
Jenny Lewis spent more than 10 years working her way up to a leading role in high-street practice.
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NewsPrivate equity house shuns sale option to hold on to fast-growing firm
Fletchers Group announces long-term backing from an affiliate of owner Sun Capital.
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NewsFirm's trusted cashier barred over £200,000 theft
Four-year misconduct was only uncovered when rogue cashier went on annual leave.
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NewsSRA makes emergency compensation payments to PM Law clients
Intervention spanning 24 offices could be the biggest ever undertaken by the regulator.
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NewsClient to pay costs after failing to cut lawyer's bill by 20%
Costs judge finds the one-fifth rule for assessment costs should apply, despite £28,000 reduction.
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NewsComplaint numbers rocket to record high
Legal ombudsman figures likely to exceed worst-case projections for the current year.
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NewsSolicitor who covered up late arrival in court is struck off
Advocate panicked after case had to be adjourned because he was 30 minutes late.
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NewsHerbert Smith Freehills joins flight from Canary Wharf to the City
International firm set to bring together London staff from 2030 onwards.
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NewsLSB’s effectiveness under scrutiny in new review
Justice minister says review should ensure super-regulator is providing robust and proportionate oversight.
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NewsCourt rejects abuse claim in Capita data breach case
Clients gave informed consent to proceed with group claim following 2023 cyber attack, judge finds.
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NewsSolicitors reject client account 'windfall' claims
‘Flawed' scheme to seize interest sets a 'damaging precedent' and conflicts with government growth agenda, says Law Society.
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NewsNovice solicitor lied about university career to get City job
Former in-house practitioner ‘created a persona that he thought was required for a role in private practice’.
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NewsMis-sold motor finance pioneer reports £10m loss as income slumps
Consumer Rights Solicitors says firm has started to broaden its work and has funding in place.