All articles by John Hyde – Page 2
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NewsSRA missed numerous chances to halt PM Law losses, report finds
Two investigations were made into potential misconduct but not acted upon, investigation by City firm reveals.
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NewsTop 50 firm named and shamed for not paying minimum wage
Firm explains that discrepancy arose from issue with salary pension contributions and car park deductions.
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NewsSRA amends COLP/COFA rules following backlash
Proscription will apply only to an individual who can unilaterally make significant management decisions, says regulator.
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NewsMilne SDT case to proceed despite conviction appeal
Solicitor says he plans to appeal his criminal conviction for stalking court blogger later this month.
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NewsFirm hands staff 3% bonus despite dip in profits
National firm says it has invested in technology and office infrastructure as part of its long-term strategy.
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NewsTug-of-war over Mariana dam claim as rivals claim leadership
Pogust Goodhead questions validity of new group claiming to represent interests of Brazilian claimants.
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NewsTwo more firms acquired by growing consolidator
Orwins Group takes on established Yorkshire firm and boutique London practice.
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NewsTrainee jailed for cyberflashing court client
Police say trainee solicitor abused his position of trust to send explicit communications.
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NewsDivorce order finally made after 15 listed hearings
Case went before several judges, highlighting pressure imposed on courts by parties failing to engage properly.
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NewsFirm vows to scrap billable fee model and charge based on output
Managing partner says clients do not care how long it takes to get a piece of work done.
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NewsGeneration game: Firm ownership passes from father to son
Andrew Greenwood describes ‘immense pride’ at seeing barrister son take on business.
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NewsCourt of Appeal throws out 'wasteful' data protection claim against DWF
Appeal judge concludes challenge was wasteful of court’s time and resources.
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NewsSolicitor claimed to fear for his job as he backdated letter
Discrepancy was flagged up by opposing solicitors who had not received letter when it was claimed.
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NewsOmbudsman defends fairness of publishing cases in full
Complaints-handler says current practice of publishing decision data alone is not transparent.
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NewsHome Office caseworker wrongly accessed files in second job as trainee
Tribunal says now-qualified solicitor displayed ‘misplaced curiosity’ in cases to which he was linked.
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NewsIndemnity costs should follow council's compulsory purchase defeat, rules tribunal
Judge awards indemnity costs without considering dispute over litigation conduct.
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NewsSeparating COLP and COFA roles could force firms to close, SRA warned
Opponents fear regulator's plans will do little to prevent misappropriation of client money and could place unsustainable burdens on smaller practices.
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NewsMoonlighting solicitor struck off for lying to boss
Practitioner said payments from online professional enquiry website were for work done by his brother.
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NewsSRA satisfied with continuing competence - despite rise in complaints
Regulator broadly content but urges solicitors to improve communication skills and ethics learning.
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NewsLawyers praised for securing IPP prisoner's release after 20 years
Jailed man had been through 11 parole hearings before solicitor spotted that indefinite sentence had been imposed unlawfully.