All articles by John Hyde – Page 212
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NewsAppeal rules against seller's solicitors in crucial Dreamvar liability case
Vendor’s solicitors found to bear responsibility for losses in the event of conveyancing fraud.
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NewsClient's negligence claim over £465k divorce payout is kept alive
Firm had attempted to have claim struck out as an attack on the district judge’s decision.
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OpinionJustice committee gives claimant lawyers hope, but not much
MPs say that reforms are a risk to injured victims, and insurers are predictably furious.
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NewsCold comfort for lawyers on legal aid relief
Lord chancellor David Gauke offered little comfort to lawyers hoping for concessions on legal aid spending.
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NewsIn focus: Cautionary notes on courts reform
A progress report on the courts modernisation programme suggests that not everything is going according to plan, but the government remains resolute in its commitment to the project.
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NewsProperty fraud liability rulings tomorrow
Key judgments on solicitors’ liability for property transactions hijacked by fraudsters are set to be handed down tomorrow.
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NewsPolice officer to repay £368k made through PI conspiracy
Officer lived ’extravagent’ lifestyle on the back of selling details to Liverpool firm’s business manager.
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NewsKeen: We'll decide whiplash damages, not the judges
Government accused of making up figures on the back of a ‘political envelope’.
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NewsCosts penalty for defendant who withheld the 'full story'
‘Wholly new’ evidence emerged at trial during cross-examination of defendant witness.
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NewsCouncil lawyers reminded of duties after disclosure failure
Judge finds ‘no excuse’ for disclosure failings and says duty of candour should apply to public authorities.
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NewsSlater and Gordon opens £30m warchest - but two offices to close
Renewed focus on automated processes part of a ‘new chapter’ for the firm.
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NewsPost-Brexit creep into Ireland continues with new office opening
Firm expands its presence in Dublin to meet demand in employment and data privacy.
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NewsGauke in talks with City solicitors about judicial pipeline
Firms accused of not doing enough to encourage applications.
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NewsCourts revolution may be 'undeliverable', spending watchdog warns
National Audit Office says progress on the transformation of the courts servces has been less than expected.
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NewsCivil Liability Bill: Whiplash damages and definition revealed
Details also confirmed for potential 20% damages uplift in exceptional circumstances.
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NewsSRA waiver lets in unregulated market 'through the back door'
Unauthorised human resources consultancy allowed to offer legal services through authorised solicitors.
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NewsRosenblatt chief: firms need to talk profits, not billing
Latest practice to float on stock market says £43m warchest will be spent on acquisitions and funding litigation.
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NewsExperts call for poorest to keep physical access to court
Civil Justice Council backs reform but says it must not come at a cost to vulnerable court users.
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NewsSolicitor tells court: This place is too busy to shut
Cambridge lawyer makes impassioned speech after client told to wait another six months for trial. ‘Powers that be are nowhere to be seen,’ she says.