All articles by John Hyde – Page 19
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NewsSRA lambasted by biggest local law society over fining power plans
Birmingham Law Society committee says there is no independence built into SRA proposals.
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News‘I grew up with war’: Lebanon lawyer says work goes on as bombs drop
Lawyers in Lebanon avoiding travel as conflict between Hezbollah and Israel intensifies.
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NewsGulf private equity swoops on top family firm
Investor with background in luxury and technology-enabled businesses moves into legal services.
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NewsLawyers’ delight as ‘Hillsborough Law’ set to go before parliament
Campaigners say they will not give up until changes to impose a legal duty of candour are on the statute book.
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NewsCity solicitors say SRA fining powers plan may be unlawful
City of London Law Society says proposals appear to have been badly thought through.
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NewsSerial litigant’s history does not make claim vexatious, rules tribunal
Claimant accepted he had brought multiple claims after failing with previous job applications.
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NewsSRA halts search for new chair in push for stability
Anna Bradley had been due to leave this year but is staying on until 2026.
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NewsFirms to be required to publish all price information online
CILEx Regulation receives approval from Legal Services Board to alter its requirements on firms.
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NewsSRA 'failed to explain' roll anomaly to complainant
Senthuran Thirugnanasampanthar asked the regulator for clarification about whether a solicitor he had instructed in Singapore was on the roll.
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NewsTalks ongoing about guideline hourly rates for counsel
Lord Justice Birss says there needs to be a better way to assess counsel fees.
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NewsCoA rejects retrial despite judge's 'loss of temper'
Appeal judges say majority of complaints about judge’s antagonistic approach were unfounded.
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NewsSRA rebukes solicitor who sent malicious text to his ex
Regulator concludes Newcastle solicitor has a low risk of re-offending.
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NewsMidlands outfit poaches quartet from rival firm
Solicitors make the move to firm backed by private equity investment.
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NewsFormer NatWest chief moves to legal sector
Dame Alison Rose will mentor firm’s partners and advise the EDI committee.
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NewsJobs at risk as national firm announces department closures
Personal injury, costs, credit hire and legal aid departments all face cuts in ‘strategic restructure’ to support growth.
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NewsSolicitor who withheld disbursements from barristers struck off
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal says Manchester sole practitioner ‘flagrantly disregarded’ duties.
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NewsSupreme Court rules on PGMOL referee tax appeal
Case remitted to First-Tier Tribunal for reconsideration on issue of employment contracts.
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NewsTake Post Office compensation scheme away from lawyers, say experts
Adversarial system is preventing swift and efficient resolution to victims’ claims.
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NewsMidlands firm makes Leeds move with capture of 34-strong team
Flint Bishop welcomes new staff from volume banking & finance recoveries division after acquiring department from Leeds firm Walker Morris.
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NewsLong read: Judges tire of gameplaying tactics in costs disputes
In two rulings, claimants’ overstated costs budgets and the inability to settle issues without a hearing have attracted judicial ire. Experts are warning that parties are not immune from sanctions.