All articles by John Hyde – Page 171
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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.
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NewsFormer solicitor jailed for historic abuse
Police chief says Stuart Eager’s crimes were 'shocking and depraved'.
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NewsDomestic abuse victims latest to test video court hearings
Justice minister says early feedback shows technology is having a positive impact on case progression.
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NewsClosed firm to pay employee after texting him not to come in
Employment tribunal makes maximum award to former worker at Lancashire firm.
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NewsCriminal firm goes under - but most jobs rescued
Administrators appointed to handle matters at south east firm Warren’s Law.
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NewsFirms 'too risk averse' to commit own funds to big cases, says CEO
Rosenblatt chief says her firm is in a unique position to litigate and purchase cases.
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News'An embarrassment': Dozens of disabled users shut out of crumbling courts
State of England and Wales courts comes under fire, as new figures emerge to show many are inaccessible.
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NewsFormer trainee banned over links to police station client
SRA publishes banning notice in relation to Reading-based trainee.
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NewsLawyers billed £8.8m for sale of Network Rail arches
National Audit Office states that transaction costs increased following discussions in Whitehall.
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NewsCMC censured for misleading online clinical negligence ad
Advertising watchdog responds to complaint about claim that birth injuries are all due to negligence.
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NewsGauke moves towards raising judicial retirement age
Talent is being lost due to mandatory age restriction, lord chancellor tells peers.
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NewsFirm ordered to pay £100k after evidence mistake
Hugh James did not send key documents to a medical expert, leading the underlying claim to be dropped.
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News'Fresh eyes' no explanation for late amendment, rules High Court
Claimants sought to change their case six weeks before trial, but the application was unsuccessful.
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NewsLawyers line up for two-year inquiry into contaminated blood scandal
Government announces increased funding for those affected, but victims’ solicitor pours scorn on offer.
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NewsInsurers report falling premiums - partly due to reforms a year away
ABI says its members are delivering on premium promise - but long-term trends cast doubt on such pledges.
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NewsClients prefer online contact to speaking with lawyers, research finds
Survey also finds potential clients most guided by Google, rather than social media or online reviews.
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NewsFirm admits breach of duty - but court throws out £820k negligence claim
Manchester firm denies former clients suffered any loss as a result of failure to advise on limitation period.
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NewsPersonal injury lawyers fined for referral fee ban breaches
Pair insisted they were simply operating as many other PI firms do.