All articles by John Hyde – Page 194
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NewsGovernment unveils plans to reform 'archaic' divorce laws
Consultation proposes removing the need to show evidence of the other spouse’s conduct, or of a period of living apart.
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NewsCo-op Legal makes £800k and now 'largest probate provider' in UK
Company says its half-year results reflect continuing progression of the business.
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NewsNegligent firm to pay claimant £78k - despite her 'tainted with illegality' purchase
Court of Appeal judge finds ‘no public interest’ in allowing firm to avoid its professional obligations.
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NewsFirm pays back deputyship fees billed in excess of fixed costs
Assessment was supposed to be carried out by the Supreme Courts Costs Office on the standard basis.
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NewsLiverpool firm rescued from administration as Simpson Millar opens £50m warchest
National firm says talks are ongoing about more acquisitions.
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NewsUsers back video hearings - but technology failings persist
Researchers reveal people found tax hearings clear, easy to navigate and user-friendly.
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NewsSlater and Gordon reveals £52m annual losses under old regime
Chief executive says results show ‘historic perspective’ and insists profitable times are returning.
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NewsSupreme Court to hear appeal from firm blamed for missed claim
Court will consider burden of proof on claimant for showing potential losses.
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NewsDivision! Civil Liability Bill heads towards crucial vote
Labour fails with attempts to change elements of legislation at committee stage.
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NewsTrump's security chief warns: 'ICC is already dead to us'
Dispute over potential prosecution of US service personnel over alleged war crimes.
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NewsNew appeal over 1983 murder of London solicitor
Facebook post states that officers are exploring new forensic opportunities to solve historic crime.
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NewsFake lawyer jailed for £68k immigration advice fraud
Judge says con-woman decided to embark on a ‘fantasy life’ as a successful lawyer.
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News'We know what it's like' - Leigh Day sets up its own regulatory team
Three-person group put together to offer advice on disciplinary matters.
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NewsComparison site unveils plans to start ranking solicitors
Algorithm works out top scores based on client reviews and other factors affecting quality.
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NewsNews focus: justice goes the distance In Anglesey
As towns across the country are denuded of courtroom provision, pop-up courts using video technology are filling the vacuum. The Gazette goes behind the scenes at one such court in Wales.
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News'Balance tilted to defendants' - Law Society lambasts LASPO
Chancery Lane calls for rethink of civil justice reforms after five years.
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NewsPI firm confirms £700k redundancy costs but overall profits soar
Cardiff practice plans to concentrate more on work outside of RTA claims.
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NewsShorter trials scheme goes permanent
Amendments to Civil Procedure Rules will provide for the Shorter Trials Scheme to operate from next month in the Business and Property Courts.
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NewsCivil Liability Bill: MoJ unveils plan for holding insurers to account
Insurance companies must report to financial regulators with details of costs before and after legislation.
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NewsMoJ runs out of money to develop debt collection upgrade
Department says plans are ‘no longer affordable’ within the MoJ’s funding allocation for the 2015 spending review period.