All articles by John Hyde – Page 27
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News‘High octane’ approach to claim against international firm is criticised in ruling
Newly appointed lawyers accused CMS partner of ‘hustling’ their clients.
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NewsRetired solicitor charged with sexual offences spanning 27 years
Plymouth 70-year-old to appear before magistrates next month.
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NewsSolicitor named in Mail’s immigration sting to face SDT
London practitioner alleged to have advised asylum client to give false story.
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NewsSouthport hero lawyer 'uplifted' by legal profession's reaction
John Hayes says he has been inundated with messages from clients and other law firms.
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NewsLock doors and leave early: Immigration firms on hate list urged to be cautious
‘Serious concerns’ about safety of solicitors after names and addresses published online.
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NewsDefence group reopens lobbying battle on clinical negligence costs reform
Medical Defence Union opens dialogue with government about reducing costs.
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NewsIn depth: Immigration firms given clean bill of health
The tabloids wasted no time in laying in to immigration lawyers when a Daily Mail sting uncovered malpractice last year. But an SRA investigation found firms have robust procedures for vetting clients.
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NewsFirm announces it will pay for staff to take fertility tests
Pioneering managing partner creates free reproductive health benefits.
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NewsCity firm fired £320k lawyer before discussing redundancy, finds tribunal
Employment judge concludes litigation partner was unfairly dismissed.
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NewsTalks on 24-hour courts to deal with fallout from weekend of violence
CPS lawyers working ‘around the clock’ to process prosecutions across UK.
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NewsInsurers willing to bend as PII market favours solicitors
Broker says more insurers are in the market, creating more choice for firms.
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NewsEversheds cites ‘challenging’ conditions as it reports flat results
Profit dips slightly - in contrast to last year’s 17% rise.
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NewsComplaints surge prompts SRA probe into solicitors’ competence
Family, and landlord and tenant law will be focus of thematic review.
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NewsInsurance law specialist expands with employment acquisition
HF continues expansion of services with move for three established brands.
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NewsFormer clients allege solicitors charging millions were ‘aimless’
Court makes procedural rulings effectively allowing claims against firm to continue.
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NewsHero costs lawyer recovering after being stabbed in Southport attack
Firm director working next door to attack scene stepped in front of attacker to protect children.
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NewsMidlands firm fined £46,000 for AML shortcomings
Financial penalty set at 1.6% of income despite no evidence of harm to clients or third parties.
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NewsBogus asylum claims: most firms have 'robust' client vetting systems, SRA probe finds
One in 10 clients turned away by firms offering immigration and asylum services, thematic review reveals.
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NewsMinisters urged to increase judicial salaries by 6%
Pay body raises ‘significant and persistent’ problems with recruiting high-quality judges.
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NewsIn depth: NHS claims costs continue to rise - what next?
The financial burden on the NHS remains heavy but what will the new government do to tackle clinical negligence costs?