All articles by John Hyde – Page 195
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News
Fixed fees hitting firms in the pocket already, survey finds
Annual benchmarking report shows fee earners being replaced as costs pressure bites.
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News
Linklaters named in Russia money probe
MPs ’regret... unwillingness to engage with our inquiry and must leave others to judge’.
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News
Gateley back on acquisition trail with £4.1m firm takeover
Property and land advice specialist GCL to take listed firm’s brand name.
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News
Regulator in line of fire over waivers
The SRA was placed on the spot over ethics and transparency last week.
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Feature
Courts crisis: A day in the life of Swindon Combined Court
Gazette reporter John Hyde spent a day in Swindon Combined Court, read his account.
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News
In focus: Uncertainty remains after Dreamvar and P&P rulings
Landmark judgment leaves questions unanswered as solicitors voice renewed concerns over liability for property fraud.
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News
National firm confirms 60 job losses and two office closures
Shakespeare Martineau chief executive says everything possible is being done to support affected staff.
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News
Centralised court call centres set to go live in 2019
HMCTS chief executive pledges to improve record on scheduling and listing.
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News
MPs urge government to halt £5k small claims plan
Justice committee report critical of proposals to overhaul the personal injury sector.
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Question mark remains over cross-examination support for vulnerable witnesses
Support under section 28 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act should have been available last year.
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Rocket Lawyer takes on solicitors under another SRA waiver
Online provider seeks to broaden its appeal with solicitors to offer advice on simpler legal issues.
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Appeal rules against seller's solicitors in crucial Dreamvar liability case
Vendor’s solicitors found to bear responsibility for losses in the event of conveyancing fraud.
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News
Client's negligence claim over £465k divorce payout is kept alive
Firm had attempted to have claim struck out as an attack on the district judge’s decision.
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Opinion
Justice committee gives claimant lawyers hope, but not much
MPs say that reforms are a risk to injured victims, and insurers are predictably furious.
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News
Property fraud liability rulings tomorrow
Key judgments on solicitors’ liability for property transactions hijacked by fraudsters are set to be handed down tomorrow.
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News
In focus: Cautionary notes on courts reform
A progress report on the courts modernisation programme suggests that not everything is going according to plan, but the government remains resolute in its commitment to the project.
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News
Cold comfort for lawyers on legal aid relief
Lord chancellor David Gauke offered little comfort to lawyers hoping for concessions on legal aid spending.
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News
Police officer to repay £368k made through PI conspiracy
Officer lived ’extravagent’ lifestyle on the back of selling details to Liverpool firm’s business manager.
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News
Keen: We'll decide whiplash damages, not the judges
Government accused of making up figures on the back of a ‘political envelope’.