All articles by John Hyde – Page 177
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NewsLower standard of proof for errant solicitors, SDT confirms
Body makes decision after consultation last year - and denies this makes it easier to find solicitors guilty.
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NewsSolicitor fined £45k for putting son's interests over other clients
Leaseholder clients did not see report that would have made them aware of cost of purchasing freehold.
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NewsFlexible court hours pilot on course to start by summer
Planned testing of the scheme will begin at courts in Manchester and Brentford, HMCTS has said.
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NewsConsumer watchdog piles on pressure with new 'quality' focus
Legal Services Consumer Panel bemoans ‘dearth’ of information on quality available to the public.
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OpinionHerbert will spook PI firms who've grown fat on success fees
Court of Appeal judgment will lead to a slew of similar claims, but firms can emerge from the aftermath.
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NewsEY's legal march stepped up with outsourcing acquisition
Accountancy firm confirms agreement to buy business from Thomson Reuters.
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NewsUpsurge in costs challenges looms after court rules on 100% success fee
Master of the rolls rejects starting point of 100% uplift without assessing risk of litigation.
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NewsSolicitor banned for excessive £400p/h bills considers appeal
High Court this week found Andrew Good had acted dishonestly by charging what he knew to be too much.
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NewsAllen & Overy solicitor prosecuted over Weinstein NDA
SRA chief executive reveals disciplinary process moved forward last week.
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NewsManchester mainstay JMW to finally open London office
New location to open next month with 13 London-based partners set to move in.
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NewsTop criminal lawyer facing £6m court showdown over buyout
Solicitor issued with legal proceedings over alleged disclosure failings during sale of her practice.
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NewsPI firm ready to acquire as market stands on brink of 'exodus'
Consolidation expected as government grapples with how best to look after unrepresented claimants.
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NewsCMCs begin new regime with regulators seeking cowboy clampdown
Financial Conduct Authority confirms 900 companies want to continue operating in sector.
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NewsFixed costs: MoJ admits plans could hurt small law firms
Risk of professional negligence claims against penny-pinching lawyers also increased, according to impact assessment.
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NewsJudge asks: Why treat lack of integrity more leniently than dishonesty?
High Court judgment raises issue of why loss of integrity is not penalised as seriously at Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
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NewsMoJ proposes fixed costs on most claims worth up to £100k
Consultation begins today which could have far-reaching financial consequences across the profession.
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NewsListed law firm secures £27m credit line to fund acquisitions
Knights plc looking to make further acquisitions and develop its business organically.
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NewsCompany on hook for costs after three-year delay to administer estate
Son had to bring claim through courts to have probate company removed.
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NewsSolicitor led 'Ponzi' ruse to suck investors into doomed scheme, tribunal hears
SRA alleges Charles Valentine Fraser-Macnamara allowed misrepresentations to be made to potential investors.
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NewsSRA urged to push government for greater fining powers
Call comes as LSB reports favourably on the SRA’s enforcement strategy.