All articles by John Hyde – Page 156
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OpinionEmbarrassing? Maybe - but Slater and Gordon has to move on
Pursuing a case against Watchstone was a costly and risky attempt to right any wrongs of the past.
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NewsSlater and Gordon's Quindell claim settles on steps of court
Settlement ends two-year litigation over £637m acquisition as firm announces Leeds office closure.
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NewsDouble whammy: claimant loses appeal and found fundamentally dishonest
Taxi driver failed to disclose his credit cards when presenting credit hire claim.
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NewsMore closures? HMCTS boss says many courts still underused
Chief executive admits criteria for at-risk buildings will be different in future.
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NewsClaimant lobby vows action over ‘ridiculous’ portal tariff rates
Leading judge also says ‘radical’ new system must be approached with caution.
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NewsCourt grants relief from sanctions over £300 ‘missed’ payment
Judge notes need for parties to cooperate after solicitors forgot about cheque in their possession.
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NewsClaimant and defendant sides fail to agree clin neg fixed costs levels
Working group spends 18 months looking at fixed costs issue, but finds limited common ground.
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NewsJustice minister Lord Keen QC facing professional misconduct charge
Keen came to prominence representing the government in the high-profile prorogation case in the Supreme Court.
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NewsSecret medical recordings ‘reprehensible’ but allowed as evidence
Court urges APIL and FOIL to create protocol for rules on recording of medical examinations.
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NewsSRA advertising for new director of ‘strategy and innovation’
New recruit likely to receive six-figure salary and be in charge of 40 staff.
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NewsCounsel fee not fixed for claim which left protocol
Court rules that costs officer was right to consider counsel’s advice fee as a disbursement.
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NewsQueen’s Speech: Johnson puts law and order issues at forefront
Sentencing, domestic abuse and divorce all on the government’s notional agenda.
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News‘Perverse’ MoD legal reforms will harm troops’ rights, warn lawyers
Government wants time limits for bringing claims and establishment of a no-fault compensation scheme.
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News‘Careless’ solicitor cleared over unapproved witness statement
Tribunal finds Nnamdi Gregory Ibe made a mistake but had not breached solicitor rules.
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NewsCity firms set for drinking crackdown after tribunal finding
Rewarding staff with booze-fuelled celebrations may be a thing of the past as firms review policies on alcohol consumption.
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DJ wrong to recuse himself on barrister's fees
Solicitors also criticised for seeking opinion of retired district judge to help their case.
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NewsHigh Court judge allows £786 hourly fees but calls for rate review
Judge says current guideline rates going back to 2010 are ‘not helpful’.
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NewsSRA ‘surprised’ by Freshfields partner's punishment
Regulator hints at possible appeal as clarity sought on what sanctions must be imposed.
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NewsBrain-damaged claimant should not learn of £6.7m award, court rules
Injured man not considered to have sufficient understanding of what settlement covers.
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NewsAmazon hits US legal market with IP law firm network
Retail giant says free link with law firms will allow businesses greater protection in its stores.