All articles by John Hyde – Page 252
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NewsSteep rise in court fees confirmed
Justice minister Shailesh Vara says fees will increase by 10% across a range of civil proceedings.
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NewsCoA warns judges against ‘unlawful’ waiving of courts charge
Appeal rejected after Crown court had initially said charge offset by time on remand.
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NewsOnly 4% of criminal courts charge paid within a month
Between April and June this year £5.7m was imposed, increasing to £22m between July and September, Ministry of Justice reveals.
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News‘£500m payday for dodgy directors’ as insolvency brought within LASPO
Ministry of Justice also says review of no-win no-fee reforms not likely until 2018.
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NewsSlater and Gordon shares slump again on profit warning
Quoted firm's shares slide 17% following worse than expected UK trading. Company's value down more than 80% since April.
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NewsSonae firm sunk by referral fee ban and group litigation failure
At its peak in 2013, GT Law operated from 20 offices and employed more than 100 people.
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NewsDWF leads pre-Christmas merger rush with German deal
Merger will create firm with £194m turnover and 2,360 staff members.
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NewsOmbudsman misses performance targets - again
Cost per case has increased 10% since June, to over £1,900.
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NewsSupreme Court rejects second shot at relief from sanctions
Deputy High Court judge had initially allowed relief after Mr Justice Hildyard dismissed applicants’ first appeal.
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NewsListed Gateley ‘overachieving’ as public company
Profits up as law firm reports ‘smooth transition’ to quoted status and announces first dividend.
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NewsInvestors issue letter of claim over Quindell accounts
Shareholders ask for answers about publication of revenue and profit forecasts by former legal services giant.
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NewsLCJ pledges to refer ‘incompetent’ criminal solicitors to SRA
Lord Thomas: ‘There can be little excuse for a failure to understand the law and advise properly.’
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NewsLASPO insolvency exemption nets taxman £115m a year – research
Ahead of expected decision on insolvency proceedings, trade body releases research on effects of CFA cases.
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NewsTop 100 wary of stock market listing
Survey finds finance directors reluctant to cede control to shareholders.
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NewsCreditors’ £7m shortfall from collapsed London firm
Financial records show Jeffrey Green Russell had a book value estimated at £9.75m, but this is likely to realise only £875,000.
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NewsOfficials indicate 2017 date for small claims limit increase
Scope of threshold rise will also consider whether to include all personal injury claims.
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NewsCourt rejects legal challenge to MedCo scheme
Speed Medical confirms defeat in the High Court, but plans to appeal.
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NewsLegalZoom to make first UK acquisition
US self-service brand to acquire Beaumont Legal, ’one of the country’s largest conveyancers’.
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NewsFirm makes 'take all the leave you want' policy permanent
Ashton KCJ offering employees holiday to 'reflect their own needs'.
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NewsInsurance lawyers worried about effects of Osborne’s PI plans
Significant changes to the system for compensating victims of accidents ‘can have unintended consequences’.