All articles by John Hyde – Page 275
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NewsSampson’s expenses ‘novel and contentious’, says MoJ
Permanent secretary outlines disputed amounts discovered in LeO accounts.
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Top-25 firm confirms £15m overdraft
Extended credit facility came during a year in which profits before tax at DAC Beachcroft fell by 13.6%.
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NewsMoJ admits losing inquiry data discs
Lawyers tasked with finding out which personal details may have been passed on.
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NewsFreshfields boosts profits but wary of dangers
The firm’s report to members claims a successful year which reflected greater stability in many key markets.
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NewsTribunal non-payments ‘a scandal’, says minister
Employers to be hit with new penalties for non-payment of employment tribunal awards.
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NewsLeO finally takes on CMC complaints
‘People should not have their time wasted by the poor services of some claims firms’ – justice minister.
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NewsCFA retained by client without mental capacity – CoA
Lord Justice Richards says appeal is dismissed and that the CFA was not frustrated.
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NewsSRA urged not to relinquish insolvency regulation
The Law Society says most solicitor IPs do not want to be regulated by an accountancy regulator.
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NewsAccountant threat driving law firm merger interest
Survey finds biggest firms predict significant merger activity in next two years.
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NewsTax dispute forced firm into insolvency
Progress report reveals how Welsh firm Morgans Select went into administration.
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NewsSaatchi bill running out of time
Legislation clears House of Lords but faces struggle to be cleared before parliament breaks for election.
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NewsLitigation funder unveils £60m sum for smaller claims
Augusta Ventures said it aims to quadruple its caseload this year.
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NewsSolicitor felt ‘comforted’ over tax rules by SRA visit
Solicitor fined £2,000 after failing to inform lenders of buyers’ tax avoidance schemes.
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NewsQuindell in sale talks with Slater & Gordon
Both companies makes stock exchange statement confirming they are in discussions.
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NewsDefendant lawyers join court fees condemnation
Justice minister Shailesh Vara has confirmed fees for all claims above £10,000 based on 5% of the value of the claim.
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NewsBarrister wins appeal after BSB evidence blunder
Bar Standards Board admits to ‘very regrettable and serious mistake’ in case of public access barrister.
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NewsInterim chief legal ombudsman installed
Ombudsman’s office also confirms that former chief executive Adam Sampson is still being paid by the organisation.
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NewsForces claims not subject to fees regime
Three members of the military brought claims against the Ministry of Defence after suffering an injury during training.
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NewsBig fall in firms not renewing PII
Regulator reveals that 49 firms entered the cessation period after not renewing their insurance last year.
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NewsSRA probes hundreds of firms over PC non-renewal
A total of 3,656 individuals have PCs revoked and will be asked why they did not renew.