All articles by John Hyde – Page 173
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NewsCountry's biggest regional divorce centre hit by record delays
Bury St Edmunds experienced longer waiting times for each stage of the divorce process last year, the Gazette reveals.
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NewsSolicitor rebuked for 'inbreeding' quip during meeting
Mark Greenburgh found in breach of SRA principle to maintain public trust in legal services.
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NewsSolicitors' relief at Raleys judgment on professional negligence
Court of Appeal ruling that a firm which admitted breach of duty was liable for ‘loss of chance’ damages to a client was overturned by the Supreme Court.
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NewsRyanair gets court backing to bypass solicitors in delay claims
Firms representing delayed passengers not entitled to lien for costs, rules Court of Appeal.
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NewsSupreme Court set to give crucial negligence ruling
Justices examining whether claimant in Raleys must prove his ‘lost’ claim would have been an honest one.
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Family judge expresses remorse for dozing off during hearing
Lord chancellor and lord chief justice consider that no disciplinary action necessary against Mrs Justice Parker.
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NewsMoJ chief denies whiplash portal is in hock to insurers
David Parkin also confirms crucial detail about what claims will be included in new system for litigants in person.
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NewsAppeal court overturns £1m 'security' order for late evidence
Commercial court judge had proposed £1m security to show the defendant was ‘not simply playing for time’.
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NewsAppeal upholds compliance officer curb on 'sloppy' solicitor
Anthony Gale fails to persuade High Court that restrictions were disproportionate and unnecessary..
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NewsDWF announces £75m listing - but members locked in to 2024
International firm reveals more details of its plans ahead of main market listing on the stock exchange next month.
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NewsLASPO part 2: MoJ content that civil reforms have driven down costs
Review uncovers evidence that some personal injury firms may be overcharging their clients through inflated insurance premiums.
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NewsRegulator to 'sweep' 500 websites to monitor price compliance
Firms told they cannot simply refuse to comply with new fees transparency rules.
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NewsStansted 15 solicitor avoids jail - but could still face SRA probe
Melanie Strickland says she acted to expose ‘brutal nature’ of the deportation process.
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NewsFunder secures £100m to pay disbursements on major injury claims
SpectraLegal says it will 'aggressively expand' its reach in the UK.
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NewsMoJ prepares next cash call on Treasury for courts upgrade
Formal submission of the business case for more funding will be made next week.
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NewsCourt allows 'indulgence' of adding group claims after deadline
Defendant in industrial injury case said another extension would cause it real prejudice.
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NewsCourt rejects bias claim over 'warm and friendly' link to opposing solicitor
Arbitration chair had worked alongside QC and solicitor acting for one party, but court says this did not lead to bias.
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NewsNews focus: A freelance life off the legal treadmill
More and more lawyers, attracted to the notion of not being tied to a particular practice while working flexibly, become consultants. As law firms are discovering, freelancers offer manifold benefits
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NewsDone deal: Firm completes £10m Oxford signing
Enlarged practice expected to result in 30% profit margin.
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NewsClaims farmer sets up law firm to manage whole PI process
National Accident Helpline will restructure its business ahead of reforms.