All articles by John Hyde – Page 170
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News‘Overworked’ solicitor fined for claiming duplicate cab expenses
London lawyer said his own administration system ‘fell into disarray’.
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NewsClaimants win crucial costs appeal on proportionality and reasonableness
Judges rule that comparing the value of a claim and the premium paid is not a measure of reasonableness.
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NewsEagerly-awaited costs ruling expected today from Court of Appeal
Issues of reasonableness and proportionality to come under the microscope in dual judgment.
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NewsDoomed firm chased 3,000 clients for wasted costs
Administrator’s report reveals measure was dropped due to bad publicity - but restarted by costs recovery experts.
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NewsLegal watchdog frustrated by inaction on complaints data
Consumer panel says SRA and Legal Ombudsman have made positive changes, but there is more to do.
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NewsGateley draws up new staff incentive plan as income surges
Listed pioneer reports bullish results four years after going public.
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NewsInsurers bemoan new discount rate - but stand to save £320m a year
NHS also set to benefit from new -0.25% rate, according to government’s impact assessment.
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NewsEx-Kingsley Napley partner fined over £1.5m estate payments
Former head of private client department found to have made mistakes in handling of administration.
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NewsDiscount rate reaction: Insurers furious, claimant lawyers relieved
Contrasting responses after lord chancellor's surprise decision to set -0.25% rate.
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NewsRevealed: Government sets PI discount rate at -0.25%
Long-awaited figure affecting damages payouts announced by lord chancellor.
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NewsInterim costs award sets ‘vitally important’ precedent for law firm cashflow
Judge says interim costs order should be made with a view to solicitors’ cashflow in long-lasting litigation.
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NewsNHS spending on claimant legal costs drops by £24m in a year
Overall spending still increasing as compensation levels and defence costs rise.
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NewsMoJ set to decide on second wave of personal injury reform
Proposals divided industry when they went to consultation back in 2017.
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NewsClaims farmer for Asons jailed for forging signatures
Nottingham CMC director was a key claims supplier to the formerly high-profile but now defunct Bolton firm.
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OpinionTop judges love modernisation - but how about the rest of us?
Senior judges are on board with the government's plans. But then, things probably look better from their vantage point.
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NewsFormer solicitor loses strike-off appeal over delayed counsel fees
Tribunal decision to bar Midlands sole practitioner for dishonesty is upheld in the High Court.
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News‘The public like it’ - Judges back digital justice progress
Senior judiciary also seek to address misplaced concerns at appearance before MPs.
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NewsComplaint numbers up - but solicitors better than ever at resolving them
New SRA aggregated data shows firms are excelling at ensuring complaints stay in-house.
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NewsLiP portal boss: We’re ready for April 2020 - now it’s up to others
Dominic Clayden says progress on the small claims portal now depends on the work of rule-makers.
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NewsKnights acquisition trail continues after splashing £21m in a year
Listed legal services business outlines 'third-tier' consolidation strategy along with strong results.