All articles by John Hyde – Page 179
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Solicitor fined after lending vulnerable client £27k at 60% interest
Richard Barca tells tribunal he was trying to help client who faced losing her home and livelihood.
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NewsMaster grants Inheritance Act application made 25 years out of time
Judgment also questions approach from another court to considering late applications.
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NewsDWF set to raise £95m from stock market listing
Members set to be paid £19m from net proceeds of IPO.
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News'Waiting for Godot': Ex-client on the hook for costs after ignoring solicitor's advice on offer
Judge says solicitors can’t wait 'like Vladimir and Estragon' for opponent to make offer that might never come.
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NewsMoD hit with £80k costs penalty after ignoring disclosure duties
Mr Justice Fraser says department should have voluntarily handed over documents to unsuccessful bidder.
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NewsNew firm taps soaring demand from lawyers for advice on regulatory maze
Bennett Briegal says instructions from lawyers have increased as rules become more complex.
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NewsLondon firm with dozens of fee-earners ceases trading
Seth Lovis & Co says it is not accepting any new client matters.
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NewsLawyers drawing up NDAs could be breaking the law, MPs told
Academic tells select committee that some solicitors ‘out of kilter’ with professional duties.
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NewsSimpson Millar hires 90 to build 'Open Lawyers' brand
National firm to try out informal dress code and flexible working after staff consultation.
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NewsHMCTS delays £1bn courts reform by a year
Programme needs more time if government is to meet ambitious targets.
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NewsICAEW loses appeal to regulate all legal services
Accountancy body cannot convince High Court judges to overturn Lord Chancellor’s decision.
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NewsJudge calls halt on parties 'stopping the clock' on delays
Mr Justice Mostyn hears it is common practice for parties to privately agree a moratorium.
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NewsClifford Chance lawyers offered two-month sabbatical
Pilot programme will also create new platform for ex-CC lawyers to work on specific projects.
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News'Unethical' use of NDAs prompts consultation on laws to protect victims
Minister warns that confidentiality clauses being used to intimidate victims and conceal harassment and discrimination
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NewsNews focus: our clinical negligence award was not a 'lottery win'
Few things rile a claimant lawyer more than headlines saying their client has ‘won’ compensation. The Gazette met one family to hear what a multi-million-pound award really meant.
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NewsLawyers warned over potentially negligent GDPR advice
Legal compliance expert says that firms may need to take action over potential breaches of data protection rules.
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NewsMetamorph returns to acquisition trail
Verisona Law says joining the Metamorph stable ensures a bright future for clients and staff.
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NewsSupreme Court to sit in Wales for the first time
Goruchaf Lys y DU i eistedd yng Nghymru yn yr haf.
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NewsEquity investor pumps millions into two conveyancing firms
BGF says it will take a minority interest in businesses and maintain a ‘patient outlook’ on investments.
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OpinionIt's not a solicitor's job to do their opponent's homework
New duties will place an extra burden on solicitors and compromise their own position with clients.