All articles by John Hyde – Page 152
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NewsOmbudsman wants extra £2.4m next year for recruitment drive
Legal complaints handler pledges major improvement in service after previous struggles.
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NewsThomas Cook PI claimants left in limbo as funds run dry
Injured victims wait to find out what support they can expect after travel company’s collapse.
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NewsStock exchange: MJ Hudson raises £31.4m as Gateley continues acquisition spree
Alternative business structure joins firms going public to raise funds for expansion plans.
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NewsEx-partner’s bullying claim withdrawn after confidential settlement
Claim against McMillan Williams will not now go to trial after settlement agreed.
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NewsSolicitor jailed after stealing £96k from client friends
Newark solicitor was found guilty at trial earlier this month.
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NewsBoris Johnson told: You got your majority, now fix our justice system
Funding pleas follow Tory victory, while campaigners concerned for future of civil rights under majority Conservative government.
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NewsTribunal rails at ‘wholly discredited’ witness relied upon by SRA
Most serious charges dropped after SDT finds serious flaws with submissions from lying former client.
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NewsGeneral Election: Dozens of solicitors elected to parliament - but Gauke defeated
Conservatives win significant majority as three solicitors help to convert Labour-held seats.
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NewsRedundant former workers of reborn firm win pay battle
Fallout from collapse of Just Costs Solicitors continues with employment tribunal claims from staff laid off.
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NewsListed trailblazer DWF makes £42.5m acquisition but half-year profits fall flat
Spanish firm the latest to be added but administrative costs starting to mount up.
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NewsFirm’s £10m fund ‘resets the bargaining position’ with defendants
Royds Withy King will offer more clients the opportunity to take claims to trial.
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NewsConsultant solicitor model expands into Europe with double acquisition
Global firm Pinsent Masons strikes a deal with two German entities.
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NewsMisconduct ruled out after claim value quintuples to £25k
Solicitors had not tried to mislead court when they issued at a lower estimate, deputy master rules.
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NewsCounty court trial waiting times at 10-year high
Waiting times have been longer for each quarter in 2019 than the same periods in 2018.
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NewsNews focus: Lawyers line up for parliament
Dozens of solicitors and barristers are after your vote in this week’s general election, but the impact of Brexit and tactical voting mean that nothing can be taken for granted.
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NewsCosts recovery ruling hits translation company
Upheld appeal by defendant in RTA claim leaves businesses questioning their position in PI market.
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NewsPrivate prosecutions to cause surge in professional negligence work
Experts warn increase in actions against solicitors expected where their conduct caused collapse of prosecution.
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News'New breed' firm rescued after rapid expansion backfired
April King stays in business after director’s buyout and now looks to develop new business model.
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NewsLaw Society backs efforts to encourage DBAs
Draft regulations are welcomed, but Chancery Lane says details still have to be smoothed out.
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NewsBaker McKenzie didn't brush Person A under the carpet, tribunal hears
Witness says she waited outside hotel room - but Gary Senior's request to be alone with an associate did not trigger alarm bells.