All articles by John Hyde – Page 284
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NewsLet mediation solve ‘toxic’ disputes – Tory MP
MoJ last month said it would encourage greater use of mediation in boundary disputes, but stopped short of making it compulsory for all litigants.
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NewsOnline courts will cut need for lawyers – IT guru
Master of the rolls agrees with online court report author that fewer lawyers will be involved in lower-value cases in future.
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NewsCJC calls for online claims revolution
Independent Civil Justice Council says an online dispute resolution system could increase access to justice and streamline the court process.
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NewsLaw firm tells staff: take all the holiday you need
East Anglia practice follows the likes of Netflix and Virgin in adopting the paid time-off policy.
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NewsSupreme Court agrees to hear QASA challenge
Decisions open another chapter in a long-running fight between regulators and advocates.
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NewsRoyal assent for inducements ban and SARAH act
Two pieces of legislation become law after months of parliamentary debate.
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NewsSFO told to pay costs of ‘flawed’ prosecution
Costs bill presented by wrongly accused group of solicitors is expected to be around £7m.
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NewsCFA regime ‘vital after legal aid abolition’
Law Society and Ministry of Justice both argue against defendant’s claim of human rights violation in Coventry case.
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NewsFirm targets flotation after £5m private equity investment
Business Growth Fund announces it has bought a minority share in McMillan Williams.
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NewsNHS whistleblowing inquiry accuses lawyers of ‘cover-ups’
Report calls for an extension to legal protection for workers coming forward with disclosure.
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NewsDWP raises mesothelioma payments to 100%
Government also agrees new threshold for securing claims with insurance industry.
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NewsLegal aid savings ‘no economy at all’ – CoA judge
Judges lament time and expense taken to help litigant in person through court procedures.
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NewsWant a London hearing? Prove it is needed, litigants told
Civil Procedure Rule Committee amends regulations to require reasons for cases to be diverted from local courts.
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NewsSlater and Gordon reveals double UK acquisition
Deals announced with half-year results released to Australian stock exchange.
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NewsDefendants slam ‘grotesque’ costs regime
Long-awaited case begins with defendant arguing recoverability of insurance and fees was unlawful.
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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.