All articles by John Hyde – Page 167
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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.
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NewsSolicitor gave court 'no adequate explanation' for wrong deadline dates
Decision to grant relief from sanction is overturned after a finding that the court did not have correct information.
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NewsOther side’s costs bigger? Not relevant, says judge
Court reduces costs claimed by defendant lawyers - but not because they were larger than claimant’s.
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News'Morally bankrupt' law firm ruled by 'fear and bullying', tribunal hears
Personal injury lawyer Helen Clifford takes McMillan Williams and its CEO to employment tribunal.
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NewsNewcastle stab victim named as in-house solicitor
Family pay tribute to ’devoted father, husband, son, brother, uncle and friend and loved by all who knew him’.
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NewsUS legal profession lags on race and gender equality
Figures collated by American Bar Association show slow progress compared with England and Wales.