All articles by John Hyde – Page 29
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NewsIn depth: How law firms can save stressed staff from themselves
As LawCare highlights cases of burnout involving lawyers being available 24/7 and checking emails outside work, some firms have hired external resource managers to save staff from themselves.
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NewsSRA shuts down London firm after three fines in two years
Regulator says owner failed to comply with the code of conduct and insurance rules.
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NewsLord chancellor kicks off discount rate review
Decision on the figure of adjustments to personal injury settlements will be taken by early next year.
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NewsFirm fined £10,700 for over-charging from damages
Firm charged 35% on at least 26 client files when DBA regulations limit deductions to 25%.
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NewsIn depth: SRA bides its time on CILEX coup
The SRA has formally announced that it wants to regulate Chartered Institute of Legal Executives members, arguing that this is in the public interest. But with the Law Society Council holding an effective veto, could the future of legal services regulation be at stake?
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NewsLegal secretary subjected to unwanted sexual conduct, rules tribunal
Firm argued the incidents complained about were office banter, but judge rejects this submission.
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NewsSeven closed courts still sit unsold
Seven of the many courts closed by the last government are still to be disposed of, it has been revealed.
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NewsZahawi solicitor to face SDT over ‘without prejudice’ email
Representatives for Osborne Clarke partner tell the tribunal the SRA’s prosecution is ‘misconceived’.
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NewsHigh-profile Conservative lawyers ousted in election landslide
Past and present lord chancellors lost seats in dramatic general election night.
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NewsClaims firm with £37m debts appoints administrators
McDermott Smith multiplied its work in progress seven-fold in the last year.
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NewsLying injury claimant left in 'parlous' position after losing £1.2m
Claim for £6.6m compensation said to be the biggest ever rejected over fundamental dishonesty.
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NewsCosts judge 'baffled' why retainer disputes still going to court
Court was asked to rule whether 26 disputes invoices should be subject to detailed assessment.
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NewsFirm eyes top 30 after record-breaking financial year
Weightmans reveals that all staff will receive the same bonus.
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NewsSolicitor who practised while suspended avoids permanent ban
Tribunal accepts revised five-year suspension but with reservations.
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NewsSRA faces push-back on any plan to scrap client account
Law Society says firms’ ability to handle client money is fundamental to effective delivery of legal services.
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NewsOsborne Clarke marks profit boost with bonus awards
Minimum £2,000 payment offered to all qualifying UK staff at international firm.
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NewsSRA approves plan for regulating legal executives
Board backs change but proposal could face political and legal challenges.
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NewsFirm makes lasting memorial to much-loved colleague
Educational trust established for budding lawyers in tribute to Natasha Cox.
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NewsCity firm wants staff to call out 'microaggressions'
Hogan Lovells says staff can report incidents which make them feel marginalised, such as referring to a mixed-gender group as 'guys'.
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NewsSolicitor fined £10k after switching signatures
SRA says experienced solicitor made a serious error in judgement.