All articles by John Hyde – Page 190
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NewsHMCTS confirms seven courts will close, with one saved
Lord chancellor says money raised from sale of buildings will be reinvested in the justice system.
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NewsGauke asked to prove that £5k small claims limit is needed
Justice committee chair requests more evidence from the lord chancellor after government refuses to budge on policy.
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NewsCoA: Claimant limited to fixed costs even where Part 36 accepted late
Long-awaited costs judgment in Hislop v Perde finds in favour of defendant.
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News'Fig leaf' SRA appeal should be dismissed in full - Leigh Day
Firm mounts fightback as the regulator appeals tribunal decision over Iraq claims.
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NewsInsurance handler made £7,800 by adding costs to incoming claims
Jack Burton is jailed after admitting to attached credit hire services to claims.
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NewsBusinesses shun UK courts in droves as Brexit looms
Companies are changing contracts to ensure disputes are heard in the EU rather than the UK, survey reveals.
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NewsHoliday slip and trip claims avoid the fixed costs net
Government warns it will not hesitate to extend fixed fees if other claims go up suddenly.
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OpinionFailing ombudsman should get its own house in order
Performance levels have slumped - so the Ombudsman is making its targets easier.
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NewsThere's still no end in sight, says 'winning' husband in Mills v Mills
Hailed as the successful party, but Graham Mills insists uncertainty is the ultimate winner.
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NewsMPs report 'little confidence' in HMCTS over £1.2bn courts upgrade
‘Government has cut corners in its rush to push through these reforms,’ says Public Accounts Committee chair.
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NewsComplaints watchdog vows improvement after performance slump
In March this year, the legal ombudsman resolved 9% of cases within 90 days - its target was 60%.
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NewsAdministrators appointed at award-winning personal injury firm
Nesbit Law Group had enjoyed a successful period in the days before fixed costs were slashed.
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NewsCoA refuses costs 'carte blanche' to cases with multiple defendants
Judge also makes important ruling on recoverability of damages secured through Tomlin order.
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NewsListed CMC's share price drops as it signals 'modestly lower' profits
National Accident Helpline remains positive about outlook and planning for third law firm tie-up.
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NewsSupreme Court rules in Mills v Mills: the end of a 'meal ticket for life'?
Court of Appeal had increased periodical payments to meet wife’s annual shortfall.
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NewsEven insurers back PI reform delay, as opponents hope for full-scale retreat
Law Society leads calls for the government to rethink the content - and not just the timetable - of whiplash changes.
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NewsLegal executives get green light to set up ABSs
CILEx members have stated their interest in operating independently of law firms.
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NewsMoJ confirms whiplash reforms delayed to April 2020
Response to committee report includes update on timetable for the Civil Liability Bill.
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Appeal against trimmed hourly rates in clin neg case fails
Claimant had appealed the decision of Master Nagalingam that their costs for fighting £20m case were too high.
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Costs judge applies 'wider criteria' in proportionality dispute
Student’s costs are preserved after court rules it would be wrong for her to pay.