All articles by John Hyde – Page 203
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NewsChancellor urged to stop 'outrageous' partner opt-out from pay gap reporting
Call comes as magic circle firm vows to report gender gap - including partners - later this year.
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NewsUnregulated firm rapped for misleading clients about complaints access
Advertising authority says employment law service breached two of its rules.
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NewsCivil Liability Bill: Government secures crucial win by just 13 votes
Peers vote down amendment that would have removed provisions for fixed whiplash tariffs.
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NewsPC fee frozen - but compensation fund levies soar
Dubious investment schemes are placing huge strain on cash reserved to recompense people who have suffered hardship as a result of a solicitor's dishonesty or failure to account for client money.
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NewsLuxembourg extends compensation for delayed flight connections
Industry experts say decision sets a new precedent for claims where the end destination is outside the EU.
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NewsKPMG fined £3m for insufficient 'scepticism' over Quindell
Accountant admitted failing to obtain reasonable assurance that the financial statements were 'free from material misstatement’.
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NewsMoJ to refund court fees after overcharging
Change of policy followed the threat of judicial review from solicitor whose client paid £103 too much.
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OpinionNew watchdog needs to bark
Whether you see them as parasites or partners, claims management companies are an established presence in the legal system.
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NewsClaims farmers set to face tougher oversight regime
Claims management companies will face more onerous compliance hurdles when the City watchdog takes over their regulation
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‘No evidence’ insurance reform will slash indemnity premiums
Clients and law firms will both suffer if the Solicitors Regulation Authority pushes through reductions in minimum insurance cover, the Law Society has warned. Regulators want to reduce the minimum indemnity threshold from the current £2m, to between £1m for conveyancing firms and £500,000 for all others. The SRA, which ...
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NewsCorrupt Manchester solicitor jailed for 43 fraud offences
Firm's boss 'completely undermined this role through his deceitful and absolutely illegal actions'.
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NewsFormer LCJ bids to axe tariffs from Civil Liability Bill
Amendments will come up for debate in the Lords on Tuesday and appear to stand a good chance of succeeding.
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NewsComputers will make interpreters obsolete, lord chief predicts
Head of judiciary upbeat on reform of ‘Science Museum’ systems as HMCTS chief admits delays to Common Platform.
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NewsMoJ figures show five-figure slump in PI claims
County court statistics reveal that 33,500 fewer cases passed through the system in the first quarter of 2018.
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OpinionLawyers won't forgive Dacre for 'Enemies of the People'
Amid the tributes to the outgoing Daily Mail editor, that front page leaves an indelible mark.
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NewsSupreme Court rejects NI abortion appeal - but issue still live
Court rules it did not have jurisdiction to make a declaration of incompatibility with ECHR.
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NewsJudge revives dishonesty defence after late discontinuance
Wrong test had been applied to whether fundamental dishonesty should be considered.
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NewsSupreme Court to hear Darnley appeal in A&E receptionist case
Clinical negligence claim was rejected in Court of Appeal after lead judgment from Lord Justice Jackson.
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NewsFCA flexes its muscles on claims managers
Companies will face stiffer regulatory requirements from next year if they want to stay authorised.
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NewsCity firm puts 30 jobs at risk of redundancy
Ince & Co confirms business review that is likely to result in job losses.