All articles by John Hyde – Page 215
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NewsSRA chooses three firms for key legal adviser role
Appointments follow 'comprehensive procurement process', regulator says.
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NewsAccountants get green light for full legal services offering
Two applications from Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales recommended for approval by oversight regulator.
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NewsCollapsed firm consultant transferred client data for new job
Peter Aldis said he was not aware of the protocol for transfer of data obtained in 'chaotic circumstances'.
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NewsFirms to face fee hike to cover SRA scam payouts
Regulator says more reports coming in of rogue firms lending credibility to fraudulent schemes.
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NewsCity fears legal talent drain prompted by Brexit uncertainty
Freshfields consultant calls for immediate assurances on recognition and enforcement of judgments.
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NewsMedical defenders: We need to talk about compensation costs
Medical Protection Society says spending on clinical negligence claims has reached critical point.
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NewsSRA aware of stresses from 'compliance culture' burden
Regulator says simplification partly designed to make compliance easier for solicitors.
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NewsSRA prosecution was 'political game' to attack human rights - Day
Cleared solicitor admits his firm made mistakes but questions the merits of bringing multi-million pound tribunal case.
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NewsQueen's speech: Labour condemns whiplash plans
Language and details of whiplash plans will be familiar for personal injury sector.
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NewsIT hold-ups delay electronic bill of costs to 2018
Scheme was due to be mandatory from October but that deadline will not be met.
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NewsJudge slashes costs after CFA deemed unreasonable and unfair
Costs including £420 hourly rate halved following a detailed assessment last month.
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NewsRevealed: Jackson's fixed fees pilot to cap costs at £80k
Details emerge of how pilot scheme for fixed costs scheme will work in practice.
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NewsLawyers gloomy about keeping current PI award adjustment rate
Survey finds most law firm partners expect a revision back up to at least a 1% discount.
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NewsGrenfell Tower fire: lawyers step up pro bono efforts
North Kensington Law Centre and housing specialists are providing free daily drop-in advice clinics.
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NewsNews focus: Solicitors set free - but at what price?
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has backed the idea of practitioners working in unauthorised entities and dismisses fears this will create a ‘wild west’ for consumers
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NewsSRA to cap profits made by super-exam provider
Tender document sets out standards and controls expected from the regulator for new qualification.
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OpinionHow dare lawyers want control of their business
The Legal Services Board is not happy with the state of the market. Naturally lawyers are to blame.
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NewsABS revolution founders on lawyer culture, super regulator finds
Legal Services Board concerned that 'sleepy' market is holding back investment.
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NewsJudge punishes firm that placed 'scant importance' on court orders
High Court opts to strike out personal injury claim after a succession of missed deadlines.
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NewsSRA relaxes rules on client account and where solicitors can practise
Law Society warns ‘baffling’ deregulatory agenda could sweep away consumer protections.