All articles by John Hyde – Page 189
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News'Pathological litigation': Court plea to rein in epic dispute between warring solicitors
‘Shameful waste of time and money’ has left lawyers’ reputations ‘in tatters’, says judge.
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NewsFirm boss 'numb and sick' at novice solicitor's £13k fraud
Gregory Davies had client money paid into his own account and diverted funds from deceased woman’s estate.
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NewsLawyers face new duties to keep litigants in person informed
Part 39 of civil procedure rules likely to be changed by statutory instrument from 6 April.
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NewsQualitySolicitors pioneer goes under at nearly 250 years old
Administrators called in to handle affairs of Brighton firm Howlett Clarke.
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Property solicitor jailed for £60,000 fraud
Lawyer and her husband are jailed after convictions relating to a Newcastle takeaway investment.
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NewsSimpson Millar saviour lifts another firm out of creditor arrangement
Doorway Capital invests in St Helens firm which had been in partnership voluntary arrangement.
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NewsGateley partners secure £6m from market funding call
Accelerated bookbuild created to meet demand from potential investors in the business.
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News‘Unknown driver’ clarity after Supreme Court ruling in insurer case
Lord Sumption rejected the argument that an at-fault driver could be sued under a pseudonym or description.
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NewsMediator claims online dispute first to be settled by algorithm
Graham Ross said web tool SmartsettleONE resolved a case in the new Online Civil Money Claims Court.
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NewsCourt rejects defendant's bid to exit shorter trials scheme
Defendant estimated that trial would take six days, but judge was confident it can be wrapped up within four.
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NewsLSB refuses to publish private talks with SRA over Leigh Day
Regulatory bodies met six times to discuss case, but public interest does not require notes to be disclosed.
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NewsCountry's biggest regional divorce centre hit by record delays
Bury St Edmunds experienced longer waiting times for each stage of the divorce process last year, the Gazette reveals.
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NewsSolicitor rebuked for 'inbreeding' quip during meeting
Mark Greenburgh found in breach of SRA principle to maintain public trust in legal services.
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NewsSolicitors' relief at Raleys judgment on professional negligence
Court of Appeal ruling that a firm which admitted breach of duty was liable for ‘loss of chance’ damages to a client was overturned by the Supreme Court.
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NewsRyanair gets court backing to bypass solicitors in delay claims
Firms representing delayed passengers not entitled to lien for costs, rules Court of Appeal.
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NewsSupreme Court set to give crucial negligence ruling
Justices examining whether claimant in Raleys must prove his ‘lost’ claim would have been an honest one.
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Family judge expresses remorse for dozing off during hearing
Lord chancellor and lord chief justice consider that no disciplinary action necessary against Mrs Justice Parker.
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NewsMoJ chief denies whiplash portal is in hock to insurers
David Parkin also confirms crucial detail about what claims will be included in new system for litigants in person.
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NewsAppeal court overturns £1m 'security' order for late evidence
Commercial court judge had proposed £1m security to show the defendant was ‘not simply playing for time’.
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NewsAppeal upholds compliance officer curb on 'sloppy' solicitor
Anthony Gale fails to persuade High Court that restrictions were disproportionate and unnecessary..