All articles by John Hyde – Page 199
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NewsRegulator warns firms not to hide misconduct complaints behind NDAs
Allegations of sexual harassment or misconduct towards colleagues or clients should always be reported, SRA says.
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NewsRegulator seeks RBS conflict evidence
The SRA will ask to see evidence collected by financial watchdogs into possible conflicts involving lawyers seconded to banking giant RBS.
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NewsPI firms face search engine ‘arms race’
Personal injury firms are being drawn into an increasingly expensive arms race to reach the top of internet search engines, the Gazette has learned. Marketing experts say the cost per click for key search terms has rocketed in recent months as lawyers jostle for top ranking in a crowded but ...
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News23 new boilers and 15 roofs: HMCTS insists it is fixing weather-beaten courts
Chief executive assures lawyers the courts service has redoubled efforts to fix temporary and long-term problems.
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NewsLegal wishlist for Hammond's first spring statement
Chancellor set to outline any new spending plans in next week’s speech to parliament.
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NewsData watchdog reveals big fall in cold-calling complaints
Practice of unsolicited calls and messages is universally hated, but enforcement action appears to be working.
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NewsLASPO review: government to revisit 'ambitious' summer deadline
Justice secretary David Gauke insists he does not want the review to slip into 2019.
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NewsMPs lament 'chaotic' aftermath of court closures
Lord chancellor insists court buildings that are not always used must be considered for closure.
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NewsJackson reveals his one regret on eve of retirement
Departing judge says his warnings about legal aid provision were not heeded.
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NewsAccountants fight MoJ curb on legal work
Dispute over scope of ICAEW’s regulation of reserved legal services set for High Court.
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NewsSimpson Millar fined for part in £4.5m stamp duty avoidance
Firm collected around £350,000 from promoters pushing the scheme and clients benefitting from it.
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NewsDreamvar loss could price out small firms
Last week the Court of Appeal heard that smaller firms could be priced out of conveyancing if a controversial ruling is upheld.
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NewsCourt of Appeal backs closure of firm over £2.9m bill
Judge says decision to intervene was not disproportionate or irrational.
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NewsPI market will shrink to just a dozen firms says legal investor
Risk capital manager believes high street banks are pulling out from the market for smaller firms.
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NewsAccounts reveal £7.6m annual loss at rescued Simpson Millar
New parent company agrees to write off acquired debts along with 'letter of comfort'.
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NewsJudge pleads with counsel for end to 17-year 'orgy of litigation'
Court also rejects appeal which amounted to giving litigant ‘another bite at the cherry’.
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NewsBrexit won't send us down 'parochial back alley', says Briggs LJ
Supreme Court justice says the UK may be strengthened as a dispute resolution centre after leaving the EU.
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NewsClaimant wins costs protection after CoA decides when rules apply
Unsuccessful litigant faced adverse costs orders for parties added to claim after 2013.
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NewsDiscount rate disaster? Direct Line profits up £200m in a year
Claimant lawyers criticise attempts by insurers to lobby for reform when profits still so healthy.
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NewsSimpson Millar 'very sorry' as 91 jobs axed
National firm seeking to recover from difficult period under previous owners.