All articles by John Hyde – Page 2
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NewsJudge throws out ex-wife’s claim 20 years after divorce
Woman who pursued £10m financial remedies claim told that her ex-husband was not ‘the insurer of last resort’.
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NewsFirm replaces application forms with an introductory AI interview
Graduate candidates will chat to AI-powered tool about their background, experience and motivation.
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NewsGovernment plans to lift cap on unfair dismissal compensation
Announcement appears alongside proposals to drop 'day one' entitlement from Employment Rights Bill.
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NewsSolicitors face death threats, intimidation and violence, Law Society survey finds
Almost half of practising solicitors say they or their firm have received threats in the past year.
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NewsCILEX wins permission to challenge Mazur ruling
Legal executives’ representative body will argue in court that Mazur decision on conduct of litigation was wrong.
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NewsConsumers treated as 'collateral damage' in Mazur washup
Watchdog head says consumers face huge uncertainty following authorisation ruling.
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NewsCourt insists Ryanair passengers can use claims manager
Airline had argued its terms and conditions prevented claims via any third party.
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NewsChancery Lane: Don’t ban ‘no win, no fee’ offers
Regulator should focus on making sure firms are using the term properly following the SSB collapse, Law Society says.
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NewsCrackdown looms on ‘double win’ clinical negligence payments
MPs discuss whether claimants who receive funding for private care are accessing NHS care instead.
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News'Support but no legal advice': Firm’s £29.99 DIY claim package
Lawyers say consumers do not feel confident about making claims themselves.
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NewsSRA fines firm £23,000 over shortcomings in client checks
Checks on sources of wealth and funds were thorough and substantial, but not enough to be compliant.
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NewsUnauthorised staff can draft claims and statements, Society says
Hundreds of legal executives clambering to get litigation practising rights approval.
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NewsIn depth: CILEX bids to erase the memory of Mazur
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives is hoping for a quick fix, but those affected by the judgment have plenty of reasons to remain sceptical.
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NewsPost Office scandal: Some defence lawyers 'defeatist'
Lawyers were outgunned, out of their depth or uninterested in what clients had to say, academic report reveals.
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NewsBar leaders urge lawyers not to crow about client victories
Leading figures at International Bar Association conference stress caution about embracing clients publicly.
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NewsSolicitor cleared over cut-price sale of 82-year-old's home
SDT says practitioners cannot be expected to second-guess instructions of client with full mental capacity.
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NewsSolicitor lied to secure a company loan
Conduct was relevant to professional standing even though director was not practising at the time, tribunal finds.
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NewsSolicitor avoids SRA referral over false case citations
Fake authorities were produced by research software and not checked, claims solicitor.
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NewsCILEX to appeal seismic Mazur ruling
Professional body says it wants to challenge principle of litigation ruling.
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NewsDedicate 20% of billable time to AI studies, international firm tells juniors
Profession addressing how to equip newly qualified lawyers with AI and automation skills.