All articles by John Hyde – Page 159
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NewsJustice bills fall overnight as parliament shuts down
Domestic abuse and divorce legislation both spiked as government enacts prorogation.
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NewsDeloitte muscles into legal education with first trainee solicitors
Graduate programme based on SQE will begin next year and give trainees exposure to wider business.
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NewsPI giant back in profit - after £1.2m spend on redundancies
Bristol-headquartered firm says it is now in position to deal with personal injury reforms.
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NewsHMRC escapes costs after defending appeal over ‘chaotic’ decision
Judge makes clear that a case with merits cannot be treated the same as a case which is obviously meritorious.
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NewsLinklaters mourns equity partner after fatal cycling accident
Iain Wagstaff described as an ’exceptional lawyer and a great friend’.
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NewsUS legal business takes stock and backs out of IPO
Private equity investor steps in to fund Axiom expansion.
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NewsListed PI firm owner flexes muscle before small claims assault
Redde plc, which owns NewLaw and Your Law, upgrading systems ahead of April 2020.
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NewsFixed costs extension as MoJ reveals plans for MedCo system
Diagnosis of non-whiplash injuries will be limited to GPs and consultants.
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News‘Passive’ civil courts urged to improve handling of vulnerable parties
Consultation from the Civil Justice Council offers proposals to make affected people feel more comfortable.
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NewsInsurance boss concedes MoJ should ditch claims limit rise
James Dalton says renewed focus should be on getting the RTA portal ready for implementation.
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NewsWatchstone ups legal spend to £6.6m fighting Slater and Gordon case
Trial over £637m acquisition of Quindell is now set to run for nine weeks in the High Court.
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NewsFunder claims new system offers PI firms a post-April lifeline
System will automate claims process, with firms paid £150 for adding their expertise.
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NewsSRA still failing key tests months after problem areas flagged up
Super regulator set the SRA three challenges in January: none has yet been met.
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NewsShares slump at beleaguered Burford
Shares in litigation funder were trading at half their July value last week.
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NewsSolicitor fined for ‘puerile’ social media posts
Harmal Singh Paul posted 130 messages over the space of 10 months.
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NewsSlater and Gordon faces £63m counterclaim in Quindell fallout
Watchstone Group, formerly known as Quindell, brings its own proceedings ahead of showdown October trial.
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NewsHogan Lovells partner rebuked after nanny discrimination ruling
Sylvain Dhennin was ordered last September to pay more than £17,000 to former employee.
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NewsParliament shut-down puts justice bills under threat
Boris Johnson’s intention to prorogue parliament could lead to a halt on divorce, court and domestic abuse reform.
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NewsLaw firms owed tens of thousands await news of Bolton sale
Football club battles for its future as dozens of unsecured creditors watch and wait.
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NewsCMCs ordered to clean up ads amid 'widespread' poor practice
Financial Conduct Authority lays down new regulations as part of a tougher regime for the sector.