All articles by John Hyde – Page 155
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NewsTeam from firm in administration transferred to expanding business
HH Legal’s clinical negligence lawyers and caseload move to Hudgells Solicitors.
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NewsSRA staff seconded to contact centre as phones left unanswered
Solicitors ringing about problematic new online system faced a long wait to speak to someone.
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NewsLord chief justice condemns ministers’ attacks on lawyers
Lord Burnett says lawyers should not be disparaged for doing their duty to clients.
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News'Irredeemably unmanageable': High Court blocks £5bn group litigation
Judge says prospect of managing 200,000 claimants from Brazil is 'alarming' and cannot work.
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NewsInternational firm partner fined for client account abuse
Solicitor’s successor at Womble Bond Dickinson also fined after admitting that he did not spot what was going on.
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NewsLawyers and insurers extend pandemic pact to cooperate
Insurance boss says there has been a ‘laying down of arms’ in the months since coronavirus struck.
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NewsInsurers face costs bill for Swift v Carpenter fight
Claimant had beaten her own without prejudice offer and a Part 36 offer from opponent.
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NewsLockdown II: Law firm offices allowed to open and clients can visit
Law Society secures some answers from government about extent of new restrictions.
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NewsDWF tells investors to be optimistic despite second lockdown
Listed pioneer upbeat on prospects as it publishes interim results.
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NewsLegal Ombudsman seeks extra £2.5m as delays now ‘unsustainable’
Complaints handler makes another appeal for budget hike as case backlog set to hit 5,000.
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NewsLCJ wants ‘realistic assessment’ of funds needed to reduce backlog
In his annual report, Lord Burnett of Maldon says outstanding caseload was already unacceptable even before Covid.
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NewsEx-DWF chief re-emerges with in-house legal firm
Andrew Leaitherland starts new business and is appointed chair of existing firm.
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NewsDeloitte Legal announces ‘milestone’ acquisition of London firm
ABS brings on board more than 50 extra lawyers with deal to buy boutique practice Kemp Little.
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NewsCourts will be exempt from second lockdown
Judges and magistrates are urged to make full use of remote hearings but buildings will not close, lord chief justice says.
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NewsCourt of Appeal rules solicitor was ‘winner’ in £50k costs battle
Latest ruling in dispute between two solicitors going back at least seven years.
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NewsLawyers denied CFA fees after failing to act in client’s best interests
Law firm had sought to recover fees after client did not authorise issue of any proceedings.
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NewsRegulator reads riot act to CMCs over spurious claims
Financial Conduct Authority says some claims management companies have poor understanding of sector.
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NewsEd Sheeran lawyers ticked off for ignoring Part 18 requests
Court also found no good reason for non-compliance despite lawyers being ill with Covid-19.
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NewsPI firm reaches out to insurers with ‘reform ready’ claims system
Minster Law says it will be ready to go from April 2021 with digital claims tool.
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NewsLitigation firm fined £21k for holding funds without instructions
Milberg Ltd allowed more than £3m to improperly pass through client account.