All articles by John Hyde – Page 212
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NewsFirm denies ‘fishing’ for work over client bills
Lawyers who make it their business to sue law firms over deductions from clients’ damages have insisted they are acting legitimately amid growing controversy over the practice.
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NewsFew prosecutions in wake of referral fee ban
Bodies policing the referral fee ban have made only a small number of prosecutions in almost five years, new figures have revealed.
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NewsJudge intervenes to stem 'flood' of costs challenges
Disclosure refusal by costs court attempts to address increasing number of disputes over historic bills.
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NewsPI firm collapses with loss of 24 jobs - but sector upbeat for 2018
Despite pending reforms and a lengthening casualty list, most personal injury firms are bullish about their business prospects for the coming year.
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NewsQualitySolicitors cuts jobs as income falls and law firms quit
Annual report says company has platform for future growth - despite liabilities exceeding assets by £713,475.
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NewsSlater and Gordon announces new era after cutting Australian ties
New chief executive appointed after business is recapitalised under new hedge fund owner.
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NewsUnduly lenient sentence scheme extended for nine offences
Scheme gives anyone the power to ask the attorney general to review a sentence for referral to the Court of Appeal.
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NewsSupreme Court to hear appeal on case which left insurers 'in limbo'
Permission to appeal is granted in claim where driver was not identified.
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NewsLaw firms are keeping solicitors off the bench, MoJ admits
Government vows to do more to address disparity between barristers and non-barristers becoming judges.
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NewsCPS reveals reasons for dismissing 15 lawyers
MPs told of sickness absence, gross misconduct, negligence and criminal conviction.
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NewsFalse claims doctor ordered to pay back £183k
London medic had invoiced for physiotherapy sessions from individual who did not exist.
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NewsLASPO review should consider basic right to access to justice - MPs
Supreme Court judgment on employment tribunal fees may have moved the goalposts, says justice committee.
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NewsCourt rules ex-clients not entitled to copies of firm's documents
Former clients had wanted material to challenge a costs bill, offering to pay 15p per page.
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NewsGovernment rules out review of legal services regulation
Justice minister says profession can do more to reform itself without intervention.
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NewsFirm loses appeal against loss of 'dishonest' fees
District judge had said conduct of solicitor was sufficiently egregious to disallow costs.
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NewsLammy dismayed as government rejects BAME judicial targets
Lord chancellor commits to working towards all recommendations, but there appears to be inaction on some elements.
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Lawyers shun idea of compulsory mediation
Litigation experts also dismiss proposal of greater costs penalties for those who want to go through court.
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NewsPI clampdown continues as police target cold-call offices
Claims management regulator involved in raids on properties in the Nottingham area.
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NewsOmbudsman sounds warning over freelance solicitor plan
SRA warned by complaint handler that consumers may be less protected after plans are introduced.
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NewsIt's official: Employment claims soar in wake of fee decision
Figures still lag pre-2013 levels, but lawyers warn employers to put their house in order.