All articles by John Hyde – Page 203
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OpinionPropaganda on courts upgrade insults our intelligence
Nobody expects the testing of new technology to run smoothly - so why pretend it did?
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NewsSupreme Court refuses appeal bid from firm denied PI costs
Case could see more defendants challenge costs claims they suspect to be based on misleading information.
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NewsAppeal court gives Playboy club second chance in negligence claim
Judge rejects argument it would be abuse of process to allow second claim to continue.
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NewsSolicitors still in the dark over waivers granted to rival businesses
SRA pledged in June to publish details of rules waivers, but nothing has yet materialised.
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NewsProfits slide at claims giant - but whiplash reforms an 'opportunity'
National Accident Helpline admits talks ongoing with big PI firm about leaving its panel.
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NewsMystery shoppers find solicitors ignoring potential clients for days
Many potential clients left waiting for firms to call them back.
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NewsSolicitors' patient data demands anger GPs
Tensions are rising between doctors and solicitors as GP surgeries complain of being bombarded with requests for free copies of patient records.
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NewsGovernment unveils plans to reform 'archaic' divorce laws
Consultation proposes removing the need to show evidence of the other spouse’s conduct, or of a period of living apart.
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NewsCo-op Legal makes £800k and now 'largest probate provider' in UK
Company says its half-year results reflect continuing progression of the business.
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NewsNegligent firm to pay claimant £78k - despite her 'tainted with illegality' purchase
Court of Appeal judge finds ‘no public interest’ in allowing firm to avoid its professional obligations.
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NewsFirm pays back deputyship fees billed in excess of fixed costs
Assessment was supposed to be carried out by the Supreme Courts Costs Office on the standard basis.
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NewsLiverpool firm rescued from administration as Simpson Millar opens £50m warchest
National firm says talks are ongoing about more acquisitions.
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NewsUsers back video hearings - but technology failings persist
Researchers reveal people found tax hearings clear, easy to navigate and user-friendly.
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NewsSlater and Gordon reveals £52m annual losses under old regime
Chief executive says results show ‘historic perspective’ and insists profitable times are returning.
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NewsSupreme Court to hear appeal from firm blamed for missed claim
Court will consider burden of proof on claimant for showing potential losses.
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NewsDivision! Civil Liability Bill heads towards crucial vote
Labour fails with attempts to change elements of legislation at committee stage.
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NewsTrump's security chief warns: 'ICC is already dead to us'
Dispute over potential prosecution of US service personnel over alleged war crimes.
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NewsNew appeal over 1983 murder of London solicitor
Facebook post states that officers are exploring new forensic opportunities to solve historic crime.
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NewsFake lawyer jailed for £68k immigration advice fraud
Judge says con-woman decided to embark on a ‘fantasy life’ as a successful lawyer.
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News'We know what it's like' - Leigh Day sets up its own regulatory team
Three-person group put together to offer advice on disciplinary matters.