All articles by John Hyde – Page 202
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NewsNews focus: Part 36 under the microscope
Does the Hislop v Perde judgment mean defendants might be tempted to defer accepting an offer to game the system? And is Part 36 fit for purpose if it allows such behaviour?
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NewsMagistrates rapped over inappropriate social media posts
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office publishes two notices in relation to serving magistrates.
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NewsReferral fee contract made no claims promises, court rules
Personal injury firm had tried to sue intermediary for £4m breach of an obligation.
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NewsFirm wins refund judgment after mistakenly paying client £177k
South west practice claimed the difference back after defendant did not repay whole sum.
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NewsBurford profits climb as litigation funding market keeps growing
International financier Burford says it has captured 60% of fast growing market.
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NewsSolicitor MP charged with perverting course of justice
Peterborough MP set to appear in court next month.
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Firms on notice after record reports of links to dodgy investment schemes
Solicitors Regulation Authority says solicitors cannot afford to be complacent about the risks they face.
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NewsCourt of Appeal states vicarious liability laws have moved on
Independent contractor test now ‘firmly rejected’ for liability issues.
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NewsLSB plans new rules to establish independence boundaries
Oversight regulator wants to reduce number of disgreements between representative and regulatory bodies.
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NewsHMCTS confirms seven courts will close, with one saved
Lord chancellor says money raised from sale of buildings will be reinvested in the justice system.
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NewsGauke asked to prove that £5k small claims limit is needed
Justice committee chair requests more evidence from the lord chancellor after government refuses to budge on policy.
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NewsCoA: Claimant limited to fixed costs even where Part 36 accepted late
Long-awaited costs judgment in Hislop v Perde finds in favour of defendant.
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News'Fig leaf' SRA appeal should be dismissed in full - Leigh Day
Firm mounts fightback as the regulator appeals tribunal decision over Iraq claims.
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NewsInsurance handler made £7,800 by adding costs to incoming claims
Jack Burton is jailed after admitting to attached credit hire services to claims.
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NewsBusinesses shun UK courts in droves as Brexit looms
Companies are changing contracts to ensure disputes are heard in the EU rather than the UK, survey reveals.
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NewsHoliday slip and trip claims avoid the fixed costs net
Government warns it will not hesitate to extend fixed fees if other claims go up suddenly.
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OpinionFailing ombudsman should get its own house in order
Performance levels have slumped - so the Ombudsman is making its targets easier.
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NewsThere's still no end in sight, says 'winning' husband in Mills v Mills
Hailed as the successful party, but Graham Mills insists uncertainty is the ultimate winner.
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NewsMPs report 'little confidence' in HMCTS over £1.2bn courts upgrade
‘Government has cut corners in its rush to push through these reforms,’ says Public Accounts Committee chair.
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NewsComplaints watchdog vows improvement after performance slump
In March this year, the legal ombudsman resolved 9% of cases within 90 days - its target was 60%.