All articles by John Hyde – Page 189
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NewsFieldfisher rebuts speculation about likely flotation
Reports suggested firm was 'poised' to make IPO announcement, but international firm dismisses this.
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NewsAsons liquidators take legal advice over SRA's £100k intervention deal
Insolvency handlers want greater access to funds that will plug creditors’ £25m black hole.
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NewsCash for crash scam run out of single garage nets 158 prosecutions
Investigators conclude years of enquiries into suspect accidents behind claims.
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NewsBarrister aims for £10m payday as claims business joins listing rush
Anexo Group, formed from credit hire and legal services businesses, aims to raise £25m from initial public offering.
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NewsCoA awards £60k damages against 'unscrupulous' fake firm fraudsters
Lawyers say decision resolves decades of uncertainty around the application of exemplary damages.
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NewsCosts master denies another client's demand to see claim files
Latest disclosure request in costs challenge turned down - but judge says issue will be discussed further at appeal.
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OpinionChoice? All we're doing is confusing consumers
Potential clients now have so many options they can’t possibly know which way to turn.
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NewsLawyers worried for future - but few doing anything about it
Bellwether report finds awareness of the changing legal market but few signs of action to address it.
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NewsFreelance solicitors given go-ahead - without minimum indemnity cover
Law Society calls on super-regulator to step in and halt 'damaging' SRA plans which will 'undermine trust' in solicitors.
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NewsChancellor urged to stop 'outrageous' partner opt-out from pay gap reporting
Call comes as magic circle firm vows to report gender gap - including partners - later this year.
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NewsUnregulated firm rapped for misleading clients about complaints access
Advertising authority says employment law service breached two of its rules.
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NewsCivil Liability Bill: Government secures crucial win by just 13 votes
Peers vote down amendment that would have removed provisions for fixed whiplash tariffs.
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NewsPC fee frozen - but compensation fund levies soar
Dubious investment schemes are placing huge strain on cash reserved to recompense people who have suffered hardship as a result of a solicitor's dishonesty or failure to account for client money.
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NewsLuxembourg extends compensation for delayed flight connections
Industry experts say decision sets a new precedent for claims where the end destination is outside the EU.
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NewsKPMG fined £3m for insufficient 'scepticism' over Quindell
Accountant admitted failing to obtain reasonable assurance that the financial statements were 'free from material misstatement’.
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‘No evidence’ insurance reform will slash indemnity premiums
Clients and law firms will both suffer if the Solicitors Regulation Authority pushes through reductions in minimum insurance cover, the Law Society has warned. Regulators want to reduce the minimum indemnity threshold from the current £2m, to between £1m for conveyancing firms and £500,000 for all others. The SRA, which ...
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NewsClaims farmers set to face tougher oversight regime
Claims management companies will face more onerous compliance hurdles when the City watchdog takes over their regulation
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OpinionNew watchdog needs to bark
Whether you see them as parasites or partners, claims management companies are an established presence in the legal system.
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NewsMoJ to refund court fees after overcharging
Change of policy followed the threat of judicial review from solicitor whose client paid £103 too much.
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NewsCorrupt Manchester solicitor jailed for 43 fraud offences
Firm's boss 'completely undermined this role through his deceitful and absolutely illegal actions'.