All articles by John Hyde – Page 189
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NewsExcluded defendant given chance to contest £75k damages
Appeal judges say there is no reason to preclude defendant from making submissions on quantum.
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NewsCourt rules criminal legal aid reforms unlawful
Changes to the litigators’ graduated fee scheme were based on methods that were ’statistically flawed’.
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NewsJudge throws out inquest negligence claim against Leigh Day
Claimant said human rights firm had not asked the right questions, but court rules criticism was 'unfair and misguided'.
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NewsCosts blow for tardy defendant with 'worse than hopeless' case
Court rules claimant ‘virtually succeeded’ with Part 36 offer accepted 15 months later.
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NewsSolicitor placed in charge of English cricket integrity
Meena Botros will ensure domestic cricket meets the ‘highest regulatory standards’.
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OpinionSpare a thought for lawyers busy as ever in August
Some will disappear for weeks on end, but the days of the long vacation are gone.
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NewsSRA asks: when should firms report potential wrongdoing?
Regulation chief calls for ‘mature and grown-up’ relationship with law firms.
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NewsLegal consumers report satisfaction - but still won't shop around
Almost nine in 10 legal services consumers are satisfied with the outcome of their matters, watchdog reports.
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NewsFraudster 'stole £79k posing as judge on video call'
News of sophisticated crime comes as the use of video conferencing is set to increase.
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NewsCalifornia prepares to lead US profession into non-lawyer ownership
Board votes to create potential reforms after report suggests most consumers are out of reach of lawyers.
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NewsDeparting solicitor admits: I was ill and should have stopped sooner
Kelly Pegg said she was unable to cope in her role as assistant solicitor and failed to keep files up to date.
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NewsNews focus: Part 36 under the microscope
Does the Hislop v Perde judgment mean defendants might be tempted to defer accepting an offer to game the system? And is Part 36 fit for purpose if it allows such behaviour?
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NewsMagistrates rapped over inappropriate social media posts
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office publishes two notices in relation to serving magistrates.
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NewsReferral fee contract made no claims promises, court rules
Personal injury firm had tried to sue intermediary for £4m breach of an obligation.
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NewsFirm wins refund judgment after mistakenly paying client £177k
South west practice claimed the difference back after defendant did not repay whole sum.
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NewsBurford profits climb as litigation funding market keeps growing
International financier Burford says it has captured 60% of fast growing market.
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NewsSolicitor MP charged with perverting course of justice
Peterborough MP set to appear in court next month.
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Firms on notice after record reports of links to dodgy investment schemes
Solicitors Regulation Authority says solicitors cannot afford to be complacent about the risks they face.
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NewsCourt of Appeal states vicarious liability laws have moved on
Independent contractor test now ‘firmly rejected’ for liability issues.
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NewsLSB plans new rules to establish independence boundaries
Oversight regulator wants to reduce number of disgreements between representative and regulatory bodies.