All articles by John Hyde – Page 252
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NewsSRA raises concerns over solicitors’ independence
Risk outlook highlights fear that firms in PI and corporate sectors may be compromising their integrity.
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NewsGibraltar-based PII insurer heads for liquidation
SRA says policies remain valid as Enterprise Insurance Company promises it will keep policyholders informed.
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NewsGreen ‘disingenuous’ to rely on lawyers in BHS sale – MPs
Committee says City firm Olswang carried out due diligence but refusal to disclose information criticised.
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OpinionABSs are no threat, so why treat them differently?
Non-lawyers must pledge to promote access to justice. That’s ridiculous.
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NewsOmbudsman expenses crisis a wake-up call, says MoJ chief
Permanent secretary says Office for Legal Complaints had not been treated as high risk.
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NewsGovernment figures reveal whiplash claims in freefall
Parliament out for the summer with no word on personal injury reforms outlined by George Osborne.
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NewsTruss places courts reform ‘high on my agenda’
Lord chancellor’s first sign of her priorities at her swearing-in ceremony.
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NewsAccountancy firms set for further expansion into legal market
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales applies to become an approved regulator of five reserved activities.
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NewsScottish peer handed civil justice brief in Ministry of Justice
Barrister to handle relations with profession and Sir Oliver Heald receives legal aid brief in new ministerial portfolios.
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NewsSupreme Court allows insurance claim even though it involved a lie
Insurance industry furious at decision that lie was irrelevant to the claim and immaterial to the right to recover damages.
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NewsJudge admonished over fraud finding and exclusion of claimant
Court of Appeal expresses regret at findings of fraud, but says original claim should still be dismissed.
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NewsSolicitors invited to bid for work through auction site
Consumers post their legal need online and choose from providers willing to do the work.
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NewsCashier jailed and banned after taking £728k from City firm
SRA notice states finance employee misappropriated funds over more than two years.
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NewsAccident helpline group admits PI numbers falling as reforms loom
Group says it has contingency plans for the PI reforms and will be ‘well positioned’ to adjust to any changes.
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NewsFranchise scheme ‘moves profession into 21st century’
Solicitors will pay a fixed subscription and a percentage of fees to use firm's brand name.
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NewsClaims companies rapped by ad watchdog over settlement boasts
Rulings followed separate complaints from Lloyds Banking Group.
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NewsMoJ without a solicitor minister as Vara goes
Former City lawyer's axing completes clean sweep of justice team at Petty France.
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NewsTrust in lawyers falling, but client satisfaction high
Consumer panel survey reveals almost half of matters now paid through fixed fees.
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NewsLaw Society voices concerns over ‘regulator shopping’ rule changes
Proposals could leave clients without insurance cover, Chancery Lane says.
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NewsMoJ challenge fails on pay of part-time judges
The Ministry of Justice has failed to impose a cap on pay for part-time judges writing up longer cases.