All articles by John Hyde – Page 20
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NewsSRA imposes record £4m fine on former law firm boss
Regulator says dishonesty at defunct consolidator firm impacted thousands of people.
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NewsSEND lawyer attacks councils over mediation approach
Solicitor supports mediation for funding appeals but accuses local authorities of acting unlawfully.
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NewsSolicitor who ran mesh claims facing multiple charges
Darren Hanison alleged to have misled clients on costs and failed to ensure they had ATE insurance.
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NewsSRA to step up AML offensive as firms still ‘not getting message’
Chief executive Paul Philip pledges to ‘ratchet up’ consequences of failing to meet obligations.
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OpinionAre we doing enough to stop lawyers relying on AI?
It is easy to condemn practitioners who cite hallucinated cases - but are the older heads offering help?
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NewsRisk-averse law firms put brakes on M&A
Organic growth favoured by the leaders of small and medium sized firms, research suggests.
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NewsNo more drink-drive fines: SRA swerves on solicitor sanction
Cases will receive a warning or rebuke unless misconduct is considered worthy of the tribunal.
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NewsFormer Eversheds employee tried to invoice pro bono client
Project coordinator said he was motivated to help the firm recover costs and gained nothing from misconduct.
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NewsLSB tightens grip on bar regulator over reform delays
Legal Services Board escalates enforcement action and will open talks on new undertakings.
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NewsAdministrators expose back story of claims firm's collapse
Funder obtained injunction freezing bank accounts of Manchester-based housing disrepair specialist.
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NewsCostly remedy battle harming reputation of lawyers, says family judge
Court dismisses application for interim payments made just three months before final hearing.
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NewsInfected blood families falling into inheritance tax cracks
Inquiry reopens as victims report continued delays with getting compensation.
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NewsSpring into action: April blitz on AML breaches
Regulator shows no let-up in disciplinary activity around anti-money laundering compliance.
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NewsSRA seeks hefty budget rise as investigations soar
Watchdog has been opening 40% more investigations each month as reports of alleged misconduct pour in.
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NewsSociety backs code of conduct for private prosecutions
President says lawyers must be deterred from prosecuting in their organisation’s interest.
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NewsNAHL takes £40m hit from PI market collapse
Listed group says supply of enquiries will recover slowly but sees 'no meaningful recovery' in panel demand.
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News'Appalling': High Court judge alerts regulators over fake case authorities
Barrister instructed by London law centre accused of relying on artificial intelligence to produce citations that turned out to be bogus.
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NewsMinority shareholders condemn Anexo buyout plan
Proposed takeover lacks fairness, transparency and cash value, objectors say.
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NewsKnights splashes £16.6m on another acquisition
Stockmarket-listed business will absorb a team of 91 fee-earners from Birkett Long.
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NewsNo medical exams at the office, PI lawyers told
MedCo issues new guidelines on how examinations must be administered - including a limit of 35 a day.