All articles by John Hyde – Page 18
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NewsSolicitors Act ‘a relic’, says Court of Appeal judge
Court of Appeal’s costs expert says Solicitors Act needs replacing to adapt to modern litigation.
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NewsFour more firms hit with SRA fines for AML failings
Fines issued as new research shows smaller practices more likely to get an SRA visit.
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NewsIn depth: Are defence lawyers rushing too readily to 'fundamental dishonesty' allegations?
Claimant lawyers say accusations of fundamental dishonesty are being used as a tactic to bully clients, with few consequences if they fail. A solution to strike the right balance could be found in costs.
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NewsPhone malfunctions helped kill start-up law firm
Firm was bought over the Christmas period in a deal worth up to £50,000.
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NewsRosenblatt redux rescues 40 staff as RBG sinks
Experienced executive team appointed as Ian Rosenblatt hails rebirth of firm he founded in 1989 as an independent practice.
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NewsJudge’s 'trenchant' dishonesty ruling was wrong, High Court finds
Ruling also highly critical of ‘slapdash’ approach of claimant solicitors to running personal injury cases.
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News'You were lazy', law firm boss tells ex-partner at tribunal
Former head of employment at national firm retorts that he was ‘set up to fail’, as pair cross swords at ET.
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NewsSRA admits 'teething problems' with super-exam as key target is missed
Regulator believes qualifying examination has been a success, but concedes there are 'hearts and minds to win'.
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NewsPost Office prosecutions set to begin this summer, says SRA
Groundwork has been carried out while the Post Office Inquiry team prepares landmark report.
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NewsRosenblatt owner on verge of collapse as rescue talks fail
Shares suspended as RBG Holdings says it is unlikely to be able to secure funding to ensure its future.
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NewsFunder lent to both parties in former couple’s property battle
Funder provided £90,000 in high-interest loans to client earning £10,000 a year, ombudsman reveals.
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NewsIT worker jailed for child sexual offences barred from profession
Criminal conduct occurred outside work and did not involve use of magic circle firm’s IT equipment.
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NewsFirm ordered to repay fee deducted without consent
Costs judge doubts if £57,000 can be repaid as firm has since gone into liquidation.
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NewsTories targeting AG’s bar career deny playing party politics
Shadow solicitor general says party wants to ensure public confidence in legal system.
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NewsSaudi prince sees off $1.2bn bankruptcy bid over jurisdiction argument
Petitioner cannot enforce dispute arbitration award because prince is not resident in England, High Court rules.
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NewsCompliance officer and firm each fined £25,000 for multiple rule breaches
Residual balances left unchecked, client account shortfalls and non-compliance with AML regulations.
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NewsMastercard litigation: £2 for each claimant, up to £100m for funder
Proposed settlement figures revealed ahead of Competition Appeal Tribunal hearing to bring marathon litigation to a close.
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NewsCity solicitor's KC slams 'defective' SRA as tribunal throws out allegation
Defending a Baker McKenzie lawyer, Greg Treverton-Jones KC accuses 'inconsistent' regulator of trying to ‘throw the book’ at his client.
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NewsTreasury intervenes in motor finance Supreme Court showdown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves concerned for motor industry - but lawyers stand to make millions from court win.
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NewsFriends reunited as SRA chief jumps ship
Deputy chief executive Juliet Oliver moves on after 10 years at the regulator.