All articles by John Hyde – Page 212
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NewsLeigh Day seeking £5m in defence costs over SRA's failed Iraq prosecution
Firm applies for order to make the SRA liable for 60% of costs, accusing the regulator of 'ploughing ahead like a rudderless oil tanker'.
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NewsSRA will be 'more responsive' by 2020, vows director
New strategy gives insight into how regulator expects to evolve over coming years.
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NewsMoJ backtracks on Keen's discount rate dates
Lawyers told to expect legislation a year later than minister had hoped.
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NewsSRA 'aware' of complaints about road safety firm
Criminal defence practice makes wide-ranging accusations against RSS, which has helped police forces secure speeding convictions.
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NewsLegal services regulation: another review announced
Law Society welcomes opportunity to amend internal governance rules.
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NewsLibel claimants face costs penalty for late acceptance of Part 36 offer
High street optician sued for defamation and accepted damages of £125,000, having originally claimed more than £21m.
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NewsMunby cancels 21 divorces handled by fraudster ex-barrister
Judge identifies discrepancies with both the addresses and signatures on documents.
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NewsOpen justice drive could force parties to cc other side in emails
New Civil Procedure Rules body looking at ways to increase transparency in civil justice.
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NewsMinister reveals schedule for discount rate reform
Lord Keen says the government is relying on market forces to bring motor insurance premiums down.
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NewsAppeal court orders proportionality test case revisit
Costs judge was wrong to hold that new test of proportionality applies to still recoverable additional liabilities.
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News'Just say sorry': clients outline bugbears with complaint handling
Consumers are often infuriated by legal providers’ refusal to acknowledge any mistakes, ombudsman claims.
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NewsSupplier debt warning after Just Costs is resurrected
Collapse of a costs firm highlights struggles faced by suppliers.
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NewsRogue companies suffer £1m loss from MedCo clampdown
Annual report says scheme had to spend disproportionate amount on policing medics and solicitors.
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NewsParadise Papers firm Appleby: We've done nothing wrong
Firm says allegations are a ’patchwork quilt of unrelated allegations with a clear political agenda and movement against offshore’.
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NewsNews focus: Damage limitation for clinical negligence
Claimant lawyers will cry foul, but politicians and civil servants are starting to talk about tort reform to stem the haemorrhaging of cash in clinical negligence actions.
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NewsInterim statute bills must contain disbursements, court rules
Appeal supports decision that clients must be given adequate information to challenge a law firm’s bill.
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NewsListed firm buys tax business for deal worth up to £8m
Company says it can increase cross-selling opportunities through landmark deal.
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NewsConsumers still in the dark about firms' prices, watchdog claims
Consumer panel says regulators must work together to ensure price transparency.
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NewsSlater and Gordon chief leaves with £162k
Annual report to shareholders gives details of Andrew Grech’s leaving terms.
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NewsDivorce solicitor advised clients through unregulated firm
SRA fines Cornwall-based solicitor who gave the impression his divorce firm was authorised.