All articles by John Hyde – Page 151
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NewsSRA transparency clampdown begins with action against four firms
Regulator hands out penalties for infringements of rules requiring publication of costs and displaying digital badge.
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NewsTakeover talks end for claims firm as potential buyer backs out
Acquisition plans for National Accident Helpline said to pose ‘commercial and integration challenges’.
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NewsDozens switch firms as Leeds office snapped up by big hitter
Kennedys says it wants to expand insurance law operations in the city.
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NewsYorkshire firms join forces to create £20m business
Switalskis continues expansion plans with latest acquisition.
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NewsLaw Society president to face full SDT hearing
Private prosecution brought by former client of Edwin Coe, the firm of Society president David Greene.
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NewsBarrister and accountant link up to start SRA-regulated firm
ABS says it will take a different approach to dispute resolution and to recruitment of lawyers.
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OpinionWhiplash reforms: Detail, not delay, is what lawyers need
Another month to prepare the portal is largely irrelevant. The bigger issue is the rules governing it.
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NewsWhiplash reforms delayed another month
New portal for road traffic accident claims is not likely to go live until May.
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NewsFirm abandons traditional home for ‘agile’ alliance
Hine Legal is vacating its office accommodation to merge with 'agile' practice Constantine Law.
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NewsDirectors to pay £45k for providing unqualified immigration advice
Judge says victims suffered far-reaching and devastating consequences.
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NewsCourt rejects as ‘not credible’ solicitor's account of handing documents to SRA
High-profile solicitor said she hand-delivered requested documents to the SRA’s headquarters in Birmingham.
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NewsMajor inquest delayed over concerns about safety of travelling
Coroner says building is safe but it cannot be wise to ask people to come into court.
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NewsInsurer demands action to meet April’s whiplash reform date
Claimant and defendant sectors continue to wait for rules governing RTA claims portal.
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NewsLaw firm on government's minimum wage shaming roll
Newly-published list of 139 companies in breach of minimum wage rules between 2016 and 2018.
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NewsFirm’s radio advertisement did not attack social workers, watchdog rules
'What’s more frightening than a social worker at your door to take your child?' broadcast asked.
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NewsCourt denies relief for costs default during first lockdown
Defendant in PI claim fails with application to have default costs certificate set aside.
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NewsCourts stay open as England plunged back into lockdown
Government also issues new guidance clarifying that conveyancing can continue despite restrictions.
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NewsCourt grants disclosure request in £650m tax dispute
Ruling provides further clarity about boundaries of ongoing disclosure pilot.
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NewsSRA ordered to pay £27,000 over 'heavy handed' tribunal pursuit
Tribunal finds a number of allegations against solicitor were not properly brought.
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NewsForces firm fined over £700k build-up of unpaid disbursements
Compliance failings continued over three years before they were discovered and reported to SRA.