All articles by John Hyde – Page 285
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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.
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NewsLate claimant’s bid to delay trial refused
But judge does allow claimant to serve witness statement as he did not want to ‘artificially tie its hands’.
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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.