All articles by John Hyde – Page 199
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NewsCourt security guard who told female lawyer 'spread your legs' is suspended
Court service says officer used 'unintentionally inappropriate language' to female barrister.
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NewsBar regulator handed powers to shut down high-risk practices
Regulator says new powers will only be used where it needs to safeguard client interests.
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NewsEx-solicitor drew up fake contract to help fraudster directors
Contract allowed for ‘retention of title claim’ on the company’s stock that should have gone to repay creditors.
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News'Good for video games, wrong for courts': online claims project hits trouble
Judge overseeing testing of new service says it has been under-resourced and is too complex for chosen development method.
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OpinionWhiplash reform is done, but insurers have reason to fear
The claims industry is fleet-footed and adaptable - and the Civil Liability Bill is half-baked and flimsy.
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NewsDefendant chief issues fraud warning as Civil Liability Bill almost there
Legislation could come into law within days after final hurdle is cleared in House of Lords.
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NewsListed firm seeks more acquisitions after 'strong' performance
Knights plc tells the stock exchange it remains confident about regional growth plans.
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NewsCourt tolerates parties who ignored their own pleadings
Judge agrees to lawyers' requests to 'follow the evidence wherever it may lead'.
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News'Who has skin in the game?' Judge calls for ABS transparency
Lord Justice Irwin suggests system for personal injury claims has become akin to a ‘sausage machine’.
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NewsMishcon’s cash injection for tech start-up helping in fraud fight
Mishcon de Reya has invested into Thirdfort, which is creating ways to secure transactions.
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NewsEx-solicitor stole from elderly clients suffering severe dementia
Hove man has repaid £100,000 taken while he acted with power of attorney.
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NewsClaims boss who led 'extravagant lifestyle' jailed for fraud
Direct Assist Ltd director took £51,000 out of the business when it was on the verge of folding, court finds.
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NewsFlexible court hours return - but MoJ bows to criminal lawyers
Two courts identified for pilot schemes that will begin next spring.
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NewsFirm punished for links with 'dubious' deeds scam operation
Merseyside firm and two directors found to have acted without integrity but not dishonestly.
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NewsLCJ: Crumbling buildings would not be tolerated in other jobs
Lord Burnett calls for substantial investment to bring court facilities up to scratch.
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NewsFirst Court of Appeal hearing to be live-streamed in full
Test case will involve dispute over seating at the former Olympic Stadium in east London.
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NewsVideo hearings set for expansion with County Court pilot
HMCTS continues to roll out remote justice after success of tax tribunal experiment.
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NewsQOCS judgment muddies the waters on costs-shifting
Lawyers believe issue raised by litigation following cycling accident may have to be determined at a higher level.
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NewsOver 1,000 lawyers embrace remote-working 'gig economy'
Numbers working in the burgeoning sector grow by 29% in 2018.
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NewsNews focus: 'Race to the bottom' on the high street?
Further deregulation of the market opens the door to a race to bottom on client protection, claims the Law Society. And there is no evidence it will boost access to justice