All articles by John Hyde – Page 194
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News'Skeletal' whiplash bill threatens to sideline parliament, peers warn
Lords committee not convinced lord chancellor will make a better job of setting damages than judges.
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NewsNo leniency for 'computer-illiterate' LiP who filed 73 days late
Litigant in person had tried to argue that new civil procedure rules should apply to his employment claim.
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NewsLondon firm shut down over dishonesty suspicions
Two managers also subject to SRA intervention into Malik Law Chambers.
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NewsClaimant firm wins Supreme Court battle over third party capture
Long-running case sees lawyers awarded costs to which they were contractually entitled.
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NewsJustice minister tells PI lawyers: No let-up in reform plans
Conference hears from guest speaker a week before next stage of Civil Liability Bill.
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NewsGhost broker posed as solicitor as part of fraud
Abdul Hakim sold fake insurance policies then made claims with the details he had obtained.
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News'Overstated' PI claim was not fundamental dishonesty, appeal rules
Exaggerated care costs found to be based on expert report and not evidence of claimant himself.
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NewsImmigration lawyers angry but not shocked at Windrush crisis
MP describes 'national day of shame' as experts describe build-up of 'hostile environment'.
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NewsLCJ admits 'attrition of morale' but sees bright online future
Lord Burnett tells judges that problems with workload and recruitment are being addressed.
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NewsTaxman knocks on firms' doors amid VAT costs confusion
Law Society engaging with HMRC on what it calls the ‘inconsistencies’ arising from Brabners decision.
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OpinionJudges on Twitter? It's just what the system needs
We have a legal education vacuum in this country. Let judges free on social media to fill it.
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NewsMoJ confirms fixed costs figures for holiday sickness claims
Minister says ‘epidemic’ has damaged the travel industry and driven up costs for holidaymakers.
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NewsSRA opens 'safe space' for firms wanting to push boundaries
Waiver policy to be extended for practitioners seeking to innovate.
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News'Meal ticket' divorce ruling sees courts in less generous mood
Judge rules that payments should stop to guarantee husband a ‘clean break’ from his ex-wife.
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NewsCourt blocks £420k legal aid challenge from litigant in person
Judge finds no grounds for suggestion that Legal Aid Agency acted with ‘hostile intent’.
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NewsOmbudsman costs jump £1.8m ahead of 20% increase in workload
Complaints chief says organisation ‘under no illusions’ about scale of challenges.
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NewsPut court closures on hold, say solicitors and magistrates
Technology for 'remote justice' must be tested, evaluated and proven to work.
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NewsCourt of Protection solicitor convicted for neglect over mother's death
Solicitor of 14 years convicted following two-week trial at Oxford Crown Court.
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NewsMP urges 'common sense' on exceptions to Civil Liability Bill
Parliament due to hear first debate on personal injury reforms later this month.
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NewsHacked firm says client and staff details spread on Twitter
Matter reported to the SRA and criminal investigators after latest hack attempt.