All articles by John Hyde – Page 234
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NewsJudge suggests Facebook for tracing parents in adoption cases
Court laments that birth mother was not even aware of adoption application involving her child.
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NewsCourt denies pre-LASPO costs as litigation work had not started
Firm had taken on client two weeks before new civil justice cost rules came in to effect.
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Metamorph makes second acquisition on expansion trail
'Consolidator' takes on niche landlord practice.
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NewsSRA opens probe into abuse gang’s immigration lawyers
Investigation follows Immigration and Asylum Chamber president’s criticism of Nottingham firm.
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NewsPI reforms will displace fraud but not reduce it, government warned
House of Commons transport select committee chair says reforms are not specifically targeted at the real problems.
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NewsTruss unrepentant over ‘enemies of the people’ row
'I think it is dangerous for a minister to say "this is and this is not acceptable",' lord chancellor tells Lords committee.
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OpinionInsurance lobby ensures new PI discount rate is doomed
Once again the government has rolled out the red carpet to insurers – but where is Liz Truss?
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NewsSRA director hails ‘more innovative’ ABSs as new approvals slow
Crispin Passmore says people and businesses want holistic services – and alternative business structures are the way to offer them.
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NewsExpanding law firm still hunting for ABS opportunities
PLC says its law firm partner has broadened its scope ahead of personal injury reforms.
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News‘Cash for crash’ trio convicted after judge decides case without jury
Mr Justice Goss discharged the jury in manslaughter trial after attempted approaches to some members outside court.
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NewsInsurers march on the Treasury to demand discount rate rethink
Media highlights cost to the NHS and motorists as insurers’ message strikes a chord.
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NewsSolicitors’ fees should not pay for LeO expansion – Law Society
Ombudsman consulting on extending its jurisdiction to unregulated providers.
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NewsTruss slashes discount rate but warns of impact on NHS
New rate of deductions from personal injury compensation will mean significantly higher payments.
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NewsSlater and Gordon writes down value of UK business by £216m
Half-year results once again paint a grim picture for listed Australian firm – as the deadline looms for a new agreement with lenders.
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NewsLawyers vow to fight on over small claims curbs
Concerted effort will be made, particularly in the House of Lords, at least to ensure higher tariffs for compensation when the bill becomes law.
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NewsLeading firm checks out informal appraisals and signals end of the PDR
Top-20 firm will roll out the new model following a successful trial.
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NewsFixed costs ‘in doubt’ after High Court backs budgeting regime
Mrs Justice Carr agrees that a budget fixed the amount of recoverable costs, which should be reduced only if there is good reason.
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NewsNeuberger fears workloads forcing ‘refuseniks’ away from senior judiciary
Appointment to High Court 'significantly less attractive than it was'.
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NewsNHSLA invites firms to fight over £544m contracts
Existing contracts for the provision of legal services set to end in May.
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NewsCourts bill: claimants ‘extremely disappointed’ by PI reforms
Insurers tell lawyers to get off the ‘gravy train’ – but solicitors warn of dire consequences for victims.