All articles by John Hyde – Page 274
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NewsPI giant reports huge revenue drop post-Jackson
In 2012/13 Minster Law recorded losses before tax of around £600,000, and these increased in 2013/14 to £2.5m.
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NewsTackle ‘credibility vacuum’, regulator told
The Law Society says the SRA should offer more advisory support as a precursor to enforcement.
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NewsEconomic slump was a wake-up call for lawyers
Barclays’ head of professional services says firms have learned lessons.
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News‘Fake firm’ probe: no decisions, SRA admits
Last week City of London Police said there was not sufficient evidence to bring criminal charges against payday lender Wonga.
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NewsCMCs face fees hike to cover cost of regulation
The claims management regulation unit, run by the Ministry of Justice, says fees will increase from £1,400 to £2,000 from April.
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News‘Gratuitously rude’ judge reprimanded in CoA ruling
His Honour Judge Dodds was responsible for ‘unrestrained and immoderate language that had to be deplored’.
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NewsInterveners named as stage set for crucial Coventry case
Judges will decide whether the pre-Jackson costs regime was lawful.
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NewsWonga escapes criminal action over letters scandal
The company was ordered to pay £2.6m in compensation last summer to around 45,000 customers.
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NewsMP’s libel costs claim slashed by a third
Judge approves costs budget of £370,000 for Conservative Tim Yeo against Times Newspapers.
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OpinionMoJ sees legal aid cuts as a job well done
Opponents can choose any adjective they like to describe LASPO, but the blows never seem to inflict any damage.
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NewsMishcon defeats breach of duty claims
High Court exonerates City firm over money transferred on instructions of client.
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NewsBSB explores alternatives to advocacy quality scheme
Regulator looks at other advocacy checks while uncertainty surrounds controversial QASA.
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NewsGovernment still playing ‘catch up’ on LASPO
PAC chair Margaret Hodge says it is ‘deeply disturbing’ that reforms were not based on evidence.
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NewsIndemnity insurer liable for disbursement loans
AIG to pay out almost £1m after appeal court rules loans to cover disbursements are not exempt from indemnity conditions.
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NewsEqualities minister urges change of culture in law firms
Morgan: ‘Pay women as much as you like, but if they don’t feel comfortable in the working environment, we’ve only fixed half the problem.’
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OpinionGrayling testing resolve of Tory lawyers
Former MP’s outburst shows the lord chancellor’s talent for alienating his natural supporters.
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NewsSociety hits out at new EU rules for mortgages
The Treasury has been tasked with implementing the EU mortgage credit directive by March 2016.
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NewsReport finds no evidence ABSs have reduced legal costs
Study finds non-lawyer ownership would do little to meet existing legal needs in Canada.
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NewsSociety mounts challenge to new court fees
Solicitors warn new charges will restrict justice to those who can afford it.
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NewsCoA overturns ‘fundamentally unfair’ care order
A care order for three children made less than three weeks after Liverpool City Council had applied for it has been overturned.