All articles by John Hyde – Page 279
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NewsSRA backs £637m Quindell-Slater disposal
Multi-million-pound deal awaiting approval from one final regulator before it can go ahead.
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NewsEmail error sees £1.6m claim struck out in High Court
Last-minute mistake was ‘culmination’ of continuing breaches of court orders.
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NewsSupreme Court’s sex shop ruling good news for SRA
Supreme Court keeps case open but establishes principle that regulatory authorities can spend fees more widely.
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NewsNegligence appeal upheld over ‘commoditised’ advice
Yorkshire firm Raleys tells Court of Appeal that financial constraints required it to standardise advice to potential claimants.
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NewsEverest solicitor safe after Nepal earthquake
Partner makes brief contact with firm to confirm he survived the quake.
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OpinionTime for insurers to lose fraud rhetoric
All sides should be praised for working together on releasing claimant data – now they each have a new responsibility.
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NewsInsurers open data to claimant solicitors in fraud crackdown
Details of long-awaited scheme for sharing information on claimants’ history finally revealed.
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NewsCosts judge warns on budgeting delays
‘Ask the court to waive costs budgeting if it causes injustice,’ Master David Cook tells personal injury lawyers.
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Firms warned of pension deficit
A pension scheme trust fund relied upon by a number of law firms to provide pensions for their staff has told members they may be liable for any shortfall in future.
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NewsSolicitors concerned over judge replacement pilot
The Civil Procedure Rules were updated this year to allow for judges to be replaced by legal advisers for certain tasks.
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NewsPI chief calls for compulsory public liability insurance
Jonathan Wheeler says public-facing businesses should have protection in place for customers.
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OpinionThe solicitor brand is still irresistible
The profession is at a crossroads – but talented young people still want to join the party.
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NewsConveyancing fees outpaced by estate agent charges
Legal fees associated with moving home have risen in the past decade – but costs of other services have increased much faster.
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NewsSociety warns Treasury on non-dom tax plans
Treasury began consulting in January on ensuring that non-doms commit to pay the so-called remittance basis charge for a minimum of three years.
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NewsAPIL chief to target insurers
APIL members meet in Newport on Thursday for their annual conference.
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NewsQuindell shareholders agree £637m sale to Slater and Gordon
Vote comes despite Quindell shareholder saying multi-million-pound Slater deal is ‘undervalued’.
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NewsSRA proposes alternative to client accounts
Regulator backs third-party accounts as low-cost alternative and to help prevent misuse of client money.
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NewsCost no longer top priority in PII renewal, survey finds
Law Society report shows that most firms regard their relationship with insurers as most important factor in choosing cover.
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NewsParalegal first to qualify as solicitor through equivalent means
London paralegal showed same skill set and expertise as he would have gained from a training contract.
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NewsLib Dems open to reversing court fees hike
Party’s manifesto pledges immediate review of keynote legal reforms made by coalition government.