All articles by John Hyde – Page 192
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News
Judge revives dishonesty defence after late discontinuance
Wrong test had been applied to whether fundamental dishonesty should be considered.
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Supreme Court to hear Darnley appeal in A&E receptionist case
Clinical negligence claim was rejected in Court of Appeal after lead judgment from Lord Justice Jackson.
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FCA flexes its muscles on claims managers
Companies will face stiffer regulatory requirements from next year if they want to stay authorised.
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City firm puts 30 jobs at risk of redundancy
Ince & Co confirms business review that is likely to result in job losses.
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Opinion
Listed law firms are catching on - but the investor is a hungry beast
Firms needing long-term planning may find there’s not much left once dividends are paid.
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Licensed conveyancers forced into online price publication
Niche regulator's decision comes as the Solicitors Regulation Authority prepares to announce what solicitors must do.
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Fifth firm set to go public as hiring spree planned
National firm Knights will float on the London Stock Exchange at the end of this month.
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Justice reform ‘slog’ gets under way
Government £1bn modernisation of the courts expected to save almost £6m a year.
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Lying claimant jailed as judge sounds warning to others
Clinical negligence claimant overstated extent of his injuries and was found in contempt.
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'The main driver was costs' - judges make no order in £2m case
Appeal overturns costs award to flight delay claimants after dismissing attempts to find a 'winner'.
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Shouting employment judge went 'a little over the top' but was not biased
Appeal hears that judge shouted at counsel and said more than he needed to about counsel's conduct.
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LSB censures Law Society - but content with regulatory independence
Decision follows investigation into past internal governance rules affecting regulation of solicitors.
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'We're not replacing judges', says HMCTS, as reform cost-benefit published
Details emerge about responsibilities and scrutiny of court staff under the Courts and Tribunals Bill.
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Appeal throws out two claims where same judge was 'too benevolent'
Cases raise important points on fundamental dishonesty and reliance on claims forms in personal injury cases.
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Charity boss defends £100k spend on 'aggressive' legal action
London firm named during questioning of former Save the Children chairman.
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Law firm manager paid client £5k to cover his own mistake
Leading PI practice Bott and Co pays ‘substantial’ amounts to cover failings of former manager.
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Courts Bill resurrected, with judges to hand over 'routine' functions
Justice minister says legislation will make courts easier to use, more efficient and fit for the digital age.
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Oxford University admits 11 black law students in three years
Figures also show almost level playing field in applicants from private and state schools.
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Multi service ABS continues rapid growth with Manchester acquisition
Knights 1759 has grown quickly since it ditched the traditional partnership model with private equity backing.
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Judge rails at 'festival of mendacity' in case where truth was 'lifestyle choice'
Mr Justice Turner hits out at 'rich display of competitive dishonesty' in litigation.