All articles by John Hyde – Page 16
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News'I can't trust anyone again': Mesh victims speak out after solicitor banned
Campaigner says solicitor added another layer of pain to an already devastating medical journey.
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NewsGerry Adams case dropped after court signalled loss of QOCS shield
Claimants say they had ‘no realistic choice’ once abuse of process was alleged in civil case against former Sinn Féin president.
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NewsPost Office families offered flat-rate compensation
Government says relatives of wronged sub-postmasters will not need to show any evidence of harm to be eligible.
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News'Deplorable' mesh implant solicitor banned for deceiving clients
Vulnerable women were left exposed to costs as they unwittingly pursued claims for years without ATE insurance.
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NewsPersonal injury market regroups as claims plunge
Claims fell to a record low last year but the sector is holding its own financially.
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NewsMulti-office firms add new openings
Firms seek to offer personal support by moving into communities they serve.
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NewsTribunal rejects return of convicted fraudster to roll after 18 years
Ex-solicitor worked as a housing officer during his time in prison but had done little other legal work.
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NewsDefence lawyers hail cap on agency charges as 'important turning point'
Solicitor says insurance sector will be pleased with decision on ‘unjustified’ mark-ups.
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NewsSRA flags cost risks from client account interest levy
Government plans to redirect interest on client accounts could create significant new costs to be met by firms.
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NewsClient was right to feel aggrieved but not entitled to damages
National firm admits breaching its duty of care on property deal advice but denied causing any loss.
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NewsDJ's ex-partner escapes costs order in bitter family proceedings
Liv Nervo's change of lawyers was 'guaranteed to send the temperature of the litigation soaring', judge observes.
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NewsCosts judge slashes agency fees with 25% mark-up cap
Claimants win over breakdown of costs - but alarmed at sting in the tail on agency fees.
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NewsIn depth: Put AI on your risk agenda, firms told
AI should form an integral part of a firm’s risk policy, the Law Society’s risk and compliance conference heard. Data security and precautions are increasingly scrutinised when PII is renewed.
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NewsCity solicitor hid £2.1m shortage through false bank statements
Firm owner had already used an alias to move almost £1m from account he solely operated.
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NewsProbate director jailed over missing estate funds
Business owner tried to blame a mysterious business partner for disappearance of £432,000.
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News‘Structural failings’ still delaying Post Office compensation, MPs warn
Claimant lawyers have reported that main compensation scheme is treated as an unnecessary hurdle.
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NewsTech making reserved activity list obsolete - LSB chief
Oversight regulator will push for a review of reserved activities as AI boosts unregulated market.
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OpinionShock, anger and lost caseloads: A chartered legal executive on life since Mazur
We speak to the law firm director told by the court she could no longer represent her client.
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NewsCreditors of closed Birmingham firm likely to receive nothing
Massive investment by director was unable to save loss-making legal aid practice.
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NewsCornish litigation firm wins free office for a year
Firm plans to grow without the pressure of paying commercial rent for a year.