All articles by John Hyde – Page 16
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NewsFirm loses appeal against directors who quit to run their own business
Judge finds that pair continued to work faithfully while preparing to start own firm.
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OpinionSRA wants profession to move on from Axiom Ince - but won’t apologise
The regulator chair’s argument that issues are 'history' will infuriate those waiting for answers.
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NewsSolicitors braced for potential changes to client account
SRA planning to open consultation next week in response to consumer protection review.
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NewsLawyers launch 50 new rugby claims despite allegations to SRA
London firm serves brain injury proceedings for more players and seeks to create group litigation.
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News'No crisis in claims sector', says head of litigation funder
Louisa Klouda, chief executive of Fenchurch Legal, insists the sector remains attractive to investors.
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NewsCreditors owed £2.5m by closing PI firm set to get nothing
One creditor says failure to recover debts could put medico-legal companies out of business.
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NewsFirms told not to fear post-Menzies flood of costs claims
Costs experts says hurdles still exist for bringing challenges to personal injury deductions.
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NewsMayfair firm shut down by SRA after four fines in a year
Ross & Co subject to intervention over allegations of dishonesty.
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NewsSupreme Court rules PI clients must agree to deductions
Firms could be forced to overhaul charging models following ruling overturning Court of Appeal judgment.
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NewsSRA fines firm 2% of turnover after AML spot-check
Stafford firm said risk assessments had previously been carried out on an ‘informal basis’.
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NewsMost lawyers are positive about the SRA - says the SRA
Poll also finds politicians are highly sceptical about the solicitors' regulator - if they have heard of it in the first place.
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NewsNational firm wins contact ban on litigant who harassed staff
Court finds it likely man made four abusive calls in 21 minutes to female staff of Foot Anstey.
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News'Underpaid' £225,000 equity partner loses tribunal claim
Judge rejects solicitor’s submission that he felt intimidated into agreeing inferior terms.
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NewsFour solicitors join new-look justice committee
Newly elected MPs join House of Commons Justice Committee, chaired by veteran Andy Slaughter, a barrister.
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NewsAxiom Ince and Post Office prosecutions set for 2025
Tribunal gives the steer that high-profile cases are being brought imminently by Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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NewsCourt rules that claims survive despite personal injury dishonesty
Judge says intention of parliament was only to clamp down on personal injury dishonesty.
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NewsFujitsu told Post Office this year to stop relying on Horizon
Post Office investigations team accused of ignoring criticism of Horizon IT system.
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NewsSlater and Gordon reports small loss after year of transition
Firm 'better placed than ever' to thrive in the future despite turnover tumbling during the year.
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News'Ban no win, no fee': SSB collapse sparks calls for CFA shakeup
Westminster meeting of MPs and experts hears that ex-clients of Sheffield firm are still waiting to hear if they face massive bills over cavity wall claims.
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NewsPost Office live: General counsel denies advising CEO not to 'dig into past'
Follow our live blog from the Post Office Inquiry.