All articles by John Hyde – Page 279
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NewsSRA in renewed call to lower PII minimum
Last year the regulator’s proposal to cut compulsory cover to £500,000 from £2m was blocked by the Legal Services Board.
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NewsJackson refuses costs for ‘chaotic’ trial bundles
Lord Justice Jackson unhappy with help given to ‘hapless’ judge in piecing together case.
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NewsJudge rejects ‘draconian’ costs ruling against firm
Firm had put in a bill for £131,514 in costs for a case which took 115 hours to prepare.
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NewsTwo courts to close despite objections
Lord chancellor backs closure of Welsh magistrates’ courts currently being underused.
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NewsHardship fund proposed for small firms seeking to close
Fund is one of several ideas advanced by the SRA to continue reform of professional indemnity insurance.
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OpinionInnovation, apparently, is what you need
Innovation is one of those buzzwords that everyone espouses but it’s a process no one can pin down, least of all regulators.
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NewsRevised appeal court limit to replace ‘unrealistic’ deadlines
Master of the rolls Lord Dyson publishes guidance to replace existing directions from 2003.
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NewsClifford Chance profits slip as weak euro takes effect
Magic circle firm ‘cautiously optimistic’ despite profits down 2%.
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NewsSolicitors ‘ready to innovate but wary of change’ – SRA survey
Research from regulators reveals that 25% of ‘legal service providers’ have introduced a new or improved service since 2012.
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NewsClients may get indefinite time limit on legal complaints
New rules will also increase the time limit for consumers to bring a complaint after final contact with provider.
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NewsCourt levy U-turn for asbestos victims
Ministry of Justice letter admits ‘regret’ and offers to pay firm's £35,000 costs.
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NewsVara: Opening of Indian legal market now a matter of 'when'
Minister says debate is continuing but the prospects for liberalisation are much greater.
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NewsRedundancies likely as PI giant plans office closures
Thompsons Solicitors says it needs to restructure the business to remain viable and resilient.
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NewsCosts budgeting rules to be disapplied for three months
Clinical negligence claims in London to be granted release to deal with backlog of delays.
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NewsJudge cleared of misconduct over 'Harry Potter' comment
Lord chancellor says circuit judge was ’entitled to challenge the appearance’ of solicitor-advocate Alan Blacker.
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NewsRights group calls for abolition of the dock
JUSTICE report says dock forms ‘extension of the prison cell’ and prejudices juries.
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NewsPI specialist extends reach in response to 'seismic changes'
Thorneycroft Solicitors will offer a range of services after securing an ABS licence with the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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NewsTypical client? Watches Strictly, votes Tory and follows Stephen Fry
Legal ombudsman publishes profile research of 32,000 ’legal services users’.
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NewsHuman Rights Act 'not the holy grail' - new justice chair
Government says legislation for a new bill of rights will take ’a little time’.
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NewsHerbert Smith posts 12% profit hike on flat turnover
Firm hails ‘momentum and confidence’ following positive results announcement.