All articles by John Hyde – Page 158
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NewsSolicitors created ‘contractual quagmire’ through complex CFAs, rules court
Deputy master finds funding agreement was in breach of indemnity principle and thus unenforceable.
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NewsContinuing competence back on agenda
The Legal Services Board is seeking evidence on how regulators should maintain professional standards.
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NewsSenior partner bags £1m for lock-in deal extension
Negotiations revealed as part of Rosenblatt's trading update to market.
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NewsForget about a separate Welsh jurisdiction, says justice minister
Government states it has no plans to adopt devolution recommendations of Thomas report.
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OpinionYou can’t force staff to have fun if they don’t want to
Efforts to engender a team spirit and make colleagues feel special are great, but only if it’s welcome.
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NewsDirectors banned after £1.4m investor monies used to prop up firm
Norfolk solicitors prevented from running any company after misleading investors.
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NewsCity firm sees off disclosure challenge over £65m security claim
Ashurst instructions from client are bound by privilege, rules Court of Appeal.
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NewsJudge urges couple to escape 'vortex of profligate spending'
Mr Justice Holman makes unusual decision to set aside financial remedy order for a second time.
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NewsIt’s Official: small claims portal website goes online
Lawyers can register from now to be eligible to use the RTA claims system from April.
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NewsLSB plans fresh look at tests of ongoing competence
A 16-week consultation will ask what defines ongoing competence and what consumers expect of their lawyer.
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NewsNew cap on compensation fund to stem biggest losses
SRA proposes measures to make fund more sustainable in face of ever-increasing demands from wronged clients.
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NewsInsurance services business opens legal arm with Keoghs acquisition
Around 1,700 staff from defendant specialist are set to come under the wing of the Davies Group.
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NewsBrain injury solicitors report greater cooperation from insurers
Claimant lawyers say defendants are more attuned now to patient rehabilitation.
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NewsPart 36 offers excluding interest are not valid, rules Court of Appeal
Lawyers finally given clarity on what constitutes a valid Part 36 offer to settle.
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NewsWeightmans entitled to fire worker over internet browsing, tribunal rules
Former facilities assistant had brought claim for unfair dismissal against national firm.
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OpinionCameras in court risks chucking judges under the bus
It’s laudible to increase understanding of the justice system - but without context this move is dangerous.
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NewsRegulatory revamp would put small firms at risk, warns Society
Organisation responds to proposals of academic’s independent legal services review.
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NewsAre you fit for law? Legal charity offers online wellbeing test
LawCare works alongside academics to develop resource for measuring professional resilience.
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NewsInce shares crash as company raises £16m from shareholders
Money to be spent on expansion plans and reducing debt, group tells stock exchange.
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NewsStrike out decision sent back over judge’s ‘lack of adequate reasoning’
Tribunal will look again at whether claims against Duncan Lewis Solicitors should be allowed to continue.