All articles by John Hyde – Page 213
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NewsPublic satisfied with lawyers - but consumer panel still not happy
Satisfaction levels and trust in lawyers rising slightly, while unbundling is failing to take off.
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NewsUK solicitors outnumber Irish joining Dublin roll
Three-quarters of the 1,448 solicitors admitted in Ireland last year were from England and Wales, new figures show.
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NewsNews focus: Wish you weren't here
Travel operators are deploying strong-arm tactics to deter holiday sickness claims, but many solicitors accept there is a legitimate problem that needs to be tackled.
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OpinionWhen lawyers feel scared to do their job, mob rule edges closer
Threats against lawyers in the Charlie Gard case show the dangers we’re moving towards.
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NewsClaimant legal costs edge towards £500m for NHS
Annual report shows number of clinical negligence claims falling by 2.5%.
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NewsBristows' tribute to leader after fatal cycling accident
Theo Savvides 'enriched the lives of all those around him'.
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NewsSRA unmoved on tackling 'gold plated' minimum PII cover
Authority also plans to relax rules on switching legal services regulator.
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NewsJudge warns double-booked lawyers: We will start case without you
Family judge says so-called cross courting is increasingly becoming a problem.
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NewsGordon Dadds aims for big acquisitions with £20m warchest
Firm outlines growth plans having already amalgamated 10 firms since 2013.
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NewsNorth-west PI firm plunged into administration
Campaigner for coal miners whose cases had been under-settled hits financial difficulties.
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NewsSolicitor appointed to Grenfell Tower inquiry team
Inquiry names lawyers who will assist chair Sir Martin Moore-Bick in the process.
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NewsLeigh Day paralegals resign over Grenfell Tower poster
Individuals had been suspended over the weekend after reports of the ‘touting’ emerged.
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NewsCourts grapple with honesty and liability issues in holiday claims
Liability case first since Court of Appeal ruling that claimants must prove contaminated food had made them ill.
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NewsGordon Dadds set to float after £18m takeover
Acquisitive firm will list on the London Stock Exchange if negotiations with shell company Work Group are successful.
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NewsGateley seeks expansion after second year of growing profits
Listed firm is now seeking to make further acqusitions as it enters a third year since going public.
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NewsInsurer blames injury claims industry for data thefts
Former employee of insurance giant Aviva convicted of bribery offences after selling information about customers.
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News'Alternative was insolvency': Slater and Gordon investors settle for £21.6m
Company makes ’in principle’ agreement to settle shareholders’ claims without admitting liability.
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NewsFirm acts against cloning attack from Russian hackers
Fraudsters have set up website with similar domain name and stolen details of legitimate fee earners from Ashtons Legal.
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NewsMoJ to pursue fixed costs regime for holiday sickness claims
Justice secretary asks rule committee to draft new limits to fees on claims arising abroad.
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NewsLeigh Day paralegals suspended over Grenfell Tower 'touting'
Newspaper reports name two individuals who it says circulated posters at disaster site.