All articles by John Hyde – Page 214
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NewsDefendant denied costs after filing budget one day late
Judge admits decision was ’perhaps on the tougher end of the spectrum’.
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NewsGovernment backs away from cold call ban for CMCs
Minister says proposed legislation should suffice to tighten regulation of claims farmers.
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NewsPartner acted in 'physical manner' to female colleagues at Christmas social
SRA takes action against another male solicitor whose misconduct was reported at a social occasion.
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NewsClaimant entitled to shifted costs against compensatory body
Cases across the country had been stayed for an outcome in Howe v Motor Insurers’ Bureau.
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NewsClifford Chance silent over reports of SRA probe into Excalibur
Insiders suggest firm is being investigated by regulators over conduct in oilfields claim.
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NewsLidington: Post-Brexit UK can see off foreign courts competition
Lord chancellor also reaffirms commitment to the rule of law following last year's Brexit case.
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NewsRebuke for solicitor who punched colleague
Former member of Liverpool firm wrote apology and paid £150 to his female victim.
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NewsUnion firm hungry to expand with dietician group ABS
One-stop shop has recorded 27,000 personal injury claims, 11,000 employment claims and drafted 5,294 wills.
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NewsGovernment admits it cannot produce 'robust' PI claims data
'Damaging' admission is uncovered in a report produced by defendant firm.
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News‘Highly ambitious’ City firm shut down over dishonesty suspicion
Intervention into Neumans seven months after Court of Appeal referred firm to SRA over bill of costs.
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NewsCourt cautious on £1.1m costs in Cliff Richard case
Judge at costs management conference says there is insufficient information to make meaningful intervention.
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NewsFixed costs plea to stem bout of holiday sickness claims
Government confirms it is in talks to 'identify the most appropriate and effective response'.
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OpinionSure, force firms to publish prices. But what good will it do?
Other service providers are brilliant at publishing prices, but consumers are arguably no better informed.
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NewsFirm wins remittal of constructive dismissal claim from clerk
Firm said employment tribunal had not adequately explained its reasoning.
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NewsSRA backs compulsory publication of prices
Regulator U-turns in response to recommendations of competition watchdog.
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NewsSlater and Gordon chief Grech quits as lenders take control
Firm says new debt deal provides ’a stable platform for its future operations in both Australia and the UK’.
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NewsRetired solicitor ends career after historic breach of client confidentiality
Stephen Chittenden removes himself from the roll after SRA probes his actions in 1980s murder investigation.
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NewsLawyers urged to beware fake invoices after data hack
MedCo says users of the scheme should check the validity of requests for payment.
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NewsFairpoint shares suspended after bank pulls the plug
Simpson Millar owner has endured a difficult year trading on the stock market.
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NewsLiverpool legal giant Rex Makin dies aged 91
Tributes pour for lawyer who qualified 68 years ago and embarked on remarkable career.