All articles by John Hyde – Page 158
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NewsNews focus: Thinking positive on race
Leigh Day is attempting to fill a demographic void by advertising for black applicants, renewing debate about how positive discrimination can boost diversity in the legal profession
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OpinionSupreme Court saga has made for must-watch TV
Lawyers binge-watching and members of the public learning about advocacy at its best: this has been a triumph for the legal profession.
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NewsFirms face last-minute scramble for affordable PII
Insurers are pulling out of the market and substantial premium increases have been reported.
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NewsEx-partner who alleges bullying denied sight of colleague grievances
Helen Clifford brought constructive dismissal proceedings against south-east firm McMillan Williams.
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NewsEx-barrister loses complaint appeal over judge’s conduct of her case
Court rules judicial conduct watchdog was right to find Supreme Court judge had not breached conduct rules.
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NewsFirm advertises for black applicants to fill demographic gap
Leigh Day says it has fewer qualified staff of Afro-Caribbean or African heritage than it would like.
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NewsReport on legal services regulation presents case for further reform
Mayson review sees merit in assessing legal services for risk to the public interest, with a ‘differentiated’ approach to regulation.
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NewsNAHL profits down as £800k spent preparing for PI reforms
Company launches another joint venture with law firm as it targets revenue from whole claim.
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NewsParalegal’s contempt conviction found to be ‘manifestly unfair’
Family judge had imposed a suspended prison sentence for breach of procedural rules.
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NewsNews focus: Why comparison sites can't seem to crack the legal sector
Competition watchdogs have bemoaned the dearth of comparison sites in the law. But is there a real appetite for ‘shopping’ among law firms and clients wedded to traditional consumer habits?
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NewsFormer Akin Gump partner charged over expenses claims
Igor Krivoshekov resigned following an internal investigation, firm says.
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NewsLitigation funder secures £92m investment in boost to sector
Augusta managing director says new funding is ‘strong endorsement’ of the industry.
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NewsCourt closures to continue as £1bn upgrade lags
HMCTS has earmarked 77 unnamed courts and tribunals for closure in the coming years.
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NewsVeteran solicitor overpaid client as compliance pressure mounted
Bristol lawyer agrees to remove himself from the roll after admitting problems with running his firm.
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News‘Must-read’ practice guidance for solicitors going it alone
Solicitors can work as freelancers or in unauthorised businesses from 25 November following a radical overhaul of regulation.
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OpinionNo, minister: Implying our judges are biased is economic vandalism
Undermining the judiciary may serve a nefarious political agenda, but it’s not serving the country’s interests.
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NewsDowning Street revives 'Enemies of the People’ row
Number 10 briefing in wake of prorogation judgment evoked Mail’s infamous headline - prompting a swift response from the lord chancellor.
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NewsTribunal fines solicitor found in contempt over breached court order
Mohammed Younis said he acted out of a promise made to his father.
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NewsNew justice minister backs £10k small claims limit
Croydon South MP has been an outspoken critic of the personal injury sector for several years.
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NewsTop Liverpool solicitor reaches career half-century
Law firm director represented Winnie Johnson, mother of Moors Murder victim Keith Bennett.