All articles by John Hyde – Page 193
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NewsCourt finds no good reason for another look at claimant's budget
Judge finds individually ‘unreasonable’ items become reasonable if overall budget is within limits.
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NewsFirms embrace more relaxed rules on reporting accounts issues
Research finds firms are adapting to the new regime created by the SRA three years ago.
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NewsNeglectful solicitor who left her mother to die is jailed
Prosecutor says case was the worst example of neglect they had come across.
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NewsSRA intervenes after immigration expert jailed for ID conspiracy
South London firm shut down and intervening agent appointed by regulator.
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NewsStaff and creditors will get nothing after ABS collapse
The Will Writing Company called in administrators in February after succumbing to online competition.
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NewsMother alleging abuse left alone in court after failing legal aid test
Judge states outcome might have been different if parties had been represented.
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NewsOutright cold-call ban fails to make it through finance bill
MPs send legislation from the House of Commons with only qualified restrictions on claims managers.
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NewsJudge slams 'game-playing' immigration lawyers and refers three firms to SRA
High Court issues new guidance designed to remind solicitors of their responsibilities.
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NewsAppeal court rules fixed costs apply to claim outside protocol
Judge upholds exemption on multiple defendants but says claimant’s conduct can affect costs outcome.
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NewsConfirmed: Allen & Overy under investigation over Weinstein NDA
SRA chief receives rough ride from MPs over failure to request crucial agreement in meeting with magic circle firm.
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NewsClearing up after dishonest solicitors costing every firm £778 a year
SRA’s annual report explains payments from compensation fund and efforts to recoup money.
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NewsCivil Liability Bill clears latest hurdle as government resolve hardens
Justice minister dismisses figures suggesting personal injury claims figures are on the decline.
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NewsNational firm upbeat despite accounts revealing £3m annual loss
Lyons Davidson says plans to combat challenges in the market are starting to pay off.
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NewsCompensation culture? Stats reveal claims numbers in freefall
Figures released as government prepares for first big test of the Civil Liability Bill.
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NewsPay to be 'aligned with performance' as City firm floats
Dispute resolution specialist Rosenblatt to become the fourth practice to float shares in its own right.
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NewsClients 'lack confidence' to complain about their lawyer
Legal watchdog also wary of 'fragmentation' of the market leading to greater confusion about protection.
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NewsJobs to go as Keen sticks to reform script
PI lawyers heard in Birmingham last week that there will be no let-up in reforms.
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NewsCapture ruling opens way to costs recovery
Ahead of a potential costs windfall, PI firms will comb their records this week for cases where insurers have settled claims direct.
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NewsNews focus: Siege mentality at APIL conference
APIL’s conference did little to dispel the perception of a personal injury sector perpetually in crisis, and the Civil Liability Bill will pile more pressure on beleaguered practitioners.
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NewsLawyer ‘advisers’ set to supplant judges
New category of legal adviser may be delegated up to 22 powers, in amendments published as part of new rules concerning holiday sickness claims.