All articles by John Hyde – Page 175
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NewsLSB explores forcing law firms to sign up for comparison sites
Ongoing concern that transparency efforts will not be enough to satisfy competition watchdogs.
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NewsPI giant’s share price plunges amid grim financial outlook
National Accident Helpline suspends dividend after another downbeat profit assessment.
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NewsMake injury victims take staggered payments, former justice minister suggests
Lord Faulks says action can be taken to alleviate effects of ‘incredibly generous’ discount rate.
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NewsOxford professors suffered loss from law firm’s negligence
Failure to register property sale restriction caused a loss to claimants.
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NewsJudge unhappy with late surveillance evidence - but allows it anyway
Unusual High Court judgment finds defendant winning their appeal but heavily criticised for conduct.
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NewsMPs re-elect Neill as justice committee chair
Qualified barrister returned to his position with 55% of the vote.
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NewsFloundering MoJ chief boards a portal into hell
Don’t go away with the idea of problems with the system, civil justice mandarin tells insurers.
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NewsTribunal hits SRA for costs after ‘shambolic’ prosecution
Regulator ordered to pay solicitor Nabeel Sheikh’s £63,000 costs after failed attempt to prosecute.
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NewsMoJ chief hints at doubts over RTA portal timing
Discussions ongoing with ministers as deputy director of civil justice admits many areas remain to clarify.
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NewsDWF adds 360 staff through £14.2m outsourcing acquisition
International firm says added India-based workforce will offer better support to clients.
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NewsCPS considers block on persistent tribunal claimant
Disabled claimant said he was excluded from legal trainee scheme because of LPC requirement.
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NewsTory MP comes forward as rival to Neill’s committee chair seat
Challenger says select committees should not be 'dry think tanks serving the interest of their chairman'.
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NewsSolicitors created ‘contractual quagmire’ through complex CFAs, rules court
Deputy master finds funding agreement was in breach of indemnity principle and thus unenforceable.
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NewsContinuing competence back on agenda
The Legal Services Board is seeking evidence on how regulators should maintain professional standards.
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NewsSenior partner bags £1m for lock-in deal extension
Negotiations revealed as part of Rosenblatt's trading update to market.
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NewsForget about a separate Welsh jurisdiction, says justice minister
Government states it has no plans to adopt devolution recommendations of Thomas report.
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OpinionYou can’t force staff to have fun if they don’t want to
Efforts to engender a team spirit and make colleagues feel special are great, but only if it’s welcome.
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NewsDirectors banned after £1.4m investor monies used to prop up firm
Norfolk solicitors prevented from running any company after misleading investors.
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NewsCity firm sees off disclosure challenge over £65m security claim
Ashurst instructions from client are bound by privilege, rules Court of Appeal.
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NewsJudge urges couple to escape 'vortex of profligate spending'
Mr Justice Holman makes unusual decision to set aside financial remedy order for a second time.