All articles by John Hyde – Page 21
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National firm wins contact ban on litigant who harassed staff
Court finds it likely man made four abusive calls in 21 minutes to female staff of Foot Anstey.
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'Underpaid' £225,000 equity partner loses tribunal claim
Judge rejects solicitor’s submission that he felt intimidated into agreeing inferior terms.
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Four solicitors join new-look justice committee
Newly elected MPs join House of Commons Justice Committee, chaired by veteran Andy Slaughter, a barrister.
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Axiom Ince and Post Office prosecutions set for 2025
Tribunal gives the steer that high-profile cases are being brought imminently by Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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Court rules that claims survive despite personal injury dishonesty
Judge says intention of parliament was only to clamp down on personal injury dishonesty.
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Fujitsu told Post Office this year to stop relying on Horizon
Post Office investigations team accused of ignoring criticism of Horizon IT system.
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Slater and Gordon reports small loss after year of transition
Firm 'better placed than ever' to thrive in the future despite turnover tumbling during the year.
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'Ban no win, no fee': SSB collapse sparks calls for CFA shakeup
Westminster meeting of MPs and experts hears that ex-clients of Sheffield firm are still waiting to hear if they face massive bills over cavity wall claims.
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Post Office live: General counsel denies advising CEO not to 'dig into past'
Follow our live blog from the Post Office Inquiry.
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LiPs set for uplift on £19 hourly rate
Rule committee looking into hourly rate that has been unchanged for 10 years.
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Opinion
Post Office Inquiry: Five key questions for the GC to answer
Legal sector set to follow general counsel’s extended appearance before the inquiry on Friday.
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SRA goes after another City firm over historical payments
Charges relate to alleged use of Teacher Stern's client accounts with no underlying transaction.
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Solicitor who made misleading declaration ordered to pay £40,000
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal accepts declaration was not a deliberate attempt to mislead government loan scheme.
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Equality duty will not undermine cab rank rule, says BSB chief
Ewan MacLeod urges chambers not to select candidates who stand out for their ‘polish’.
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National firm reports £14m loss on £19m turnover
Staff numbers cut amid 'challenging' market conditions at personal injury firm.
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Judge stops mother’s court action after children refused to see her
Estranged mother applied to see her children but judge said children’s wishes must come first.
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Lawyers still waiting for outcome of whiplash tariff review
Almost five months since the last government’s pledge, lawyers have yet to be updated.
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Metamorph chief back in business with new director post
Tony Stockdale reveals first directorship appointment in almost two years.
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SRA probes conduct of rugby brain injury claim
London law firm Rylands Garth took former client to court over repayment of fees.
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Ex-MP secures costs cut over Sunday Times libel claim
Victoria McCloud rules that losing a phone with key information was a ‘serious matter’.