All articles by John Hyde – Page 246
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NewsDefendant firm hails ‘significant’ fundamental dishonesty victory
CoA judgment opens way for insurers to use the defence to avoid court costs.
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NewsLCJ concerned about McKenzie friends ‘preying’ on vulnerable clients
Lord Thomas says there is now a problem with the number of litigants in person in the justice system.
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NewsPI reforms blamed for law firm’s collapse
Administrators for Kemp Legal Limited say proposed changes mean business is no longer viable.
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NewsDWF spies Northern Ireland opportunity
Merger with Belfast-based commercial firm C & H Jefferson takes effect on 1 December.
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NewsExclusive: CMC watchdog failing to collect fines
Government promises to clamp down on rogue claims management companies have been called into question after it was admitted that just a fraction of fines imposed has been collected.
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NewsInjured footballer waits for delayed £80k payment
Claimant’s solicitor says attempts to find identity of defendant’s insurers have been blocked.
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NewsHigh Court refuses MoD 'indulgence' of extra time for disclosure
Judge ‘unimpressed by the litany of excuses’ put forward by government department.
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NewsQualitySolicitors predicts resurgence – but it will be ‘boring’
New boss says company is on a firm footing after changing its strategy and pitch to firms.
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NewsCosts lawyers complain solicitors can’t keep to budgets
ACL chief suggests fixed costs review may be the shock solicitors need to get serious about spending.
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NewsFirm partners predict legal Brexit exodus
Survey finds 58% plan to move ‘elements’ of their business to EU member states.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell takes a £12.2m profit hit after major acquisition
Firm also reveals it has changed how it quantifies income and work in progress.
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NewsAutumn statement: ‘stealth tax’ places £40 premium cut in doubt
Insurers furious about another increase in IPT – and are already suggesting whiplash pledges could be affected.
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NewsMoJ finds rule breaches in marketing for sickness claims
Claims Management Regulator says clients must have given consent to be contacted.
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NewsJudges should get a role in legal regulation, LCJ suggests
Lord chief justice addresses advocacy standards, court fees and judicial pensions in parliamentary appearance.
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NewsFreshfields ‘moving to Bishopsgate’
Magic circle firm set to abandon Fleet Street and move east, according to reports.
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ProfileTerminally ill teenager chose to have her body frozen
Zoe Fleetwood acted for 14-year-old girl who wanted her body to be preserved after her death.
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NewsLitigants to pay £15k costs after ignoring letters from other side
Defendants accused Mishcon de Reya of being ‘unduly aggressive’ but judge rejected that claim.
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NewsInsurers to pocket £200m a year from PI reforms
Details of government’s impact assessment are released along with whiplash consultation.
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NewsPersonal injury proposals at a glance
Consultation asks for views on much wider transformation of the sector than first imagined.
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NewsTop CMC: whiplash reforms give us chance to be ‘more proactive’
National Accident Helpline tells stock exchange it will change its business model.