All articles by John Hyde – Page 272
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NewsTest scheme to cut commercial litigation to a year
Shorter trials pilot will operate from 1 October and can apply to all claims issued in Rolls Building courts.
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OpinionDoes the gavel mistake really matter?
Of course it’s inaccurate. But if a gavel image boosts interest in legal matters, where’s the harm?
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NewsFirms referred over Sonae group litigation
Court hears of forged signatures, pop-up shops and cold calling in unsuccessful PI claims after Merseyside fire.
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NewsSupreme Court could ‘talent spot’ to boost diversity
Outgoing chief executive also says time may be approaching to bring in Welsh law specialist.
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NewsFairpoint snaps up PI firm in £9m acquisition
Legal services now the dominant element in listed group.
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NewsClear your desk - leading firms embrace agile working
‘When you look across the floor every desk is clear and there is not a piece of paper in sight’.
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NewsClaimant lawyers take lead on ethical marketing pledge
Charter has support of regulators, MPs in bid to end unwanted cold calling and spam texts.
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News'Grossly excessive' costs budget slashed by £400k
Judge says case was ‘exceptional’ and required claims forms to be analysed with a ‘fine-tooth comb’ .
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NewsSeparate-business rule relaxation ‘will increase consumer choice’
Legal Services Board approves plans to allow law firms to manage businesses in other sectors.
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NewsNew insurer enters PII market aiming for specialist firms
Pelican Underwriting Management Ltd will offer £5m limits and initially target firms with one to five partners.
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NewsFirms under scrutiny over anti-money laundering
Reports about potential breaches of anti-money laundering rules continue to rise, with 184 in the last year.
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NewsSolicitors ‘in denial’ about threat from accountants
Analyst says 750 accountancy firms could join market to offer probate services.
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NewsSRA chief urges caution over legal regulation reform
Statement comes after both the justice secretary and oversight regulator suggested change may be necessary.
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NewsFirm fined for related business disclosure lapse
Freeman Harris referred clients to a medical-reporting company owned by a partner.
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News‘Compelling case’ for reforming regulation – LSB
Super-regulator sets out legislative options for shakeup of Legal Services Act.
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NewsSlater and Gordon shares dip as key Quindell contract set to end
Agreement with insurance giant set to finish later this year, Slaters says in surprise announcement.
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NewsTransfer test barrier removed
Candidates currently required to travel to London for one element of the test.
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NewsGove gets to work on the courts and regulation
Justice secretary gives notice of radical reform programme including court closures and review of legal regulation.
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Judicial sackings almost double in a year
Total removed includes 19 magistrates, eight tribunal judges and five judges.
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NewsFirm ‘lacked high standards of conduct’ in client transfer bid
Lord chief justice refuses application to transfer representation for convicted client.