All articles by John Hyde – Page 222
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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.
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NewsPersonal injury firms warned over claims farmer links
Warning notice to the personal injury sector is a second public caution in two years.
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NewsCourt finds detained Iraqis unlawfully held by British forces
Success in High Court for Leigh Day as firm hails the ‘rule of law in action’.
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NewsHMCTS makes fresh commitment to Welsh language provision
‘No one should have to ask for a service to be provided to them in Welsh’ - HMCTS chief.
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NewsSimpson Millar confirms plans to cut at least 100 jobs
National firm bosses say business suffered from ‘substantial under-investment’ while part of listed company.
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NewsTax firm negligent for not warning about risks of avoidance scheme
Court of Appeal overturns High Court ruling involving tax advice specialist.
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NewsJudge rules that reviving a struck-out claim not an abuse of process
Defendants wanted court to strike out estimated £20,000 claim for a second time.
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NewsClaims taking longer as huge numbers go through county route
More pressure on the county county court at a time when almost 20 have recently closed.
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NewsCosts lawyers fear fixed fees but feel they can weather Jackson storm
Group urges government to keep faith in costs budgeting rather than tear up the rulebook again.
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NewsIan Paterson crimes prompt review of negligence cover
New inquiry will look specifically at the arrangements for medical indemnity cover in private sector.
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NewsSRA urged to scrap plans for solicitors in unregulated firms
Rules are currently being drafted by the SRA - but the Law Society says there is still time to back down.
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NewsJudge sounds contempt warning for solicitors on dishonest claimants
High Court case over RTA fraud ponders question of consequences for what is described as ‘false verification’.
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NewsLegal regulation review 'not realistic' amid Brexit, concedes oversight body
Super-regulator vows to 'make the most of the current framework', conceding that an overhaul of the 2007 Legal Services Act won't happen for at least three years.
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NewsSlater and Gordon UK separation vote a 'good day for our business'
Firm in upbeat mood after 'vote for mercy' decision to relinquish hold of business to lenders.