All articles by John Hyde – Page 239
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NewsLawyers deny PI discount rate ‘conspiracy’ to hike fees
APIL backs Truss decision on compensation as chancellor Philip Hammond warns of potential costs to the NHS.
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OpinionSRA and transparency: 'do as we say, not as we do'
The regulator is vulnerable to accusations of hypocrisy after shutting out the public and journalists.
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NewsSRA closes board meetings to public
Ban on attendance comes as the regulator prepares to make major decisions affecting the legal profession.
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NewsNearly 500 law firms targeted by fraudsters in new email scam
SRA warns solicitors to be wary after revealing increasing numbers of reports of attempted cyber-crime.
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NewsJackson: solicitors tell me costs budgeting is working
Appeal court judge is set to report at the end of July on the potential for increasing the scope of the fixed costs regime.
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NewsRegulator told PII reforms must not threaten trust in legal profession
Battle lines set to be drawn over the potential reduction in professional indemnity insurance minimum terms.
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NewsProlific LiP’s case partly struck out to give her a helping hand
High Court judge says claimant should treat his strike-out as a form of legal advice.
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NewsMinister: solicitor super-exam will not ‘stifle’ legal learning
House of Lords debates future of legal education in response to controversial SRA proposals.
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NewsMinster Law looks to reinvent its claims model
Managing director says firm has the financial clout to build new systems and reinvent its automated processes for post-reform landscape.
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NewsPI discount rate u-turn fear
Insurers immediately labelled the decision ‘crazy’, while claimant lawyers stressed the 'minus' formula is vital for clients with life-changing injuries.
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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.