All articles by John Hyde – Page 166
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NewsVeteran solicitor rebuked for public comment to blind client
Essex practitioner apologised immediately for comment 'made in a moment of frustration'.
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NewsClaims firm folded when CFA delays choked off cashflow
London practice ran into trouble - and borrowed millions - when claims over faulty cavity wall insulation did not settle.
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NewsTrainee solicitor banned after cocaine find while on duty
William Mawdsley was dismissed by his firm five months into his training period.
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NewsLitigants in person making PI claims face 'bewildering' choice, says MedCo
Calls to simplify process for securing a medical report following an RTA - but who exactly is going to pay?
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NewsInsurance policies in doubt after key ATE provider fails
LAMP Insurance seeks to enter liquidation, with policyholders told to find alternative protection.
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NewsDishonest claimant facing contempt charge as court rails at PI fraud tactics
Former Asons client discontinued case when the game was up, but court insists matter should not end there.
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NewsListed law firm expects profits to double in debut year
Knights states in trading update that its net debt of £14.1m is ’significantly better’ than expected.
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NewsMind your language! Judge reprimands solicitors for 'imbecilic' jibe
‘Language is far removed from the professional courtesy which solicitors are expected to show each other and those they deal with.’
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NewsBrexit: Ireland eases practice rule but uncertainty remains
Solicitors registering to preserve EU practising rights remain in limbo.
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NewsCounty court pilot to transfer some judicial powers lauded
Only 0.5% of the charge orders made under the scheme was reconsidered by a district judge.
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OpinionThe PI portal plan? It's happening, we just don't know how
We know when the system is supposed to go live, but the actual details are thin on the ground.
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NewsInsurers stump up millions to lock claimant lawyers out of PI sector
Initial cost of the new-look RTA portal is revealed to conference of personal injury lawyers.
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NewsJackson backs new clinical negligence liability test to allow more claims
Retired judge says clinical negligence claims should be heard in a tribunal rather than court.
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NewsManchester struggling to cope, say DJs, in brutal verdict on courts reform
Association of District Judges says policy of closing satellite courts needs urgent attention.
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News'Brexit refugee' solicitors left in limbo as Ireland plays hardball
Dublin says England and Wales solicitors will require an ‘establishment’ and separate insurance in order to practise.
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NewsSacked receptionist awarded £4,700 over unfair dismissal during pregnancy
Firm discriminated against employee weeks before it was shut down by the SRA.
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NewsSeparate rules for LiPs would be 'recipe for chaos'
Deputy head of civil justice says procedures have shifted to accommodate unrepresented people - but a different rulebook is a step too far.
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NewsCity partner charged over 'inappropriate' touching in wine bar
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal to hear allegations against Julian Critchlow.
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NewsNews focus: How costs-chaser James Green is making new friends
Costs chaser James Green has long been a bête noire of personal injury lawyers. But following the landmark Herbert ruling, he is in demand not only from claims management companies, but also the very firms that have reason to resent him.
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NewsFirms warned of PI refunds after Herbert case
Solicitor James Green says a new industry may be emerging.