All articles by John Hyde – Page 296
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OpinionHodge exposes shambles of legal aid cuts
Civil servants were given a brutal going over by MPs out for blood.
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NewsMoJ chief admits cuts rushed through without research
Permanent secretary says cutting spending was ‘imperative’ and the only evidence required.
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NewsGPs report increase in unresolved legal needs
Survey of 1,000 GPs shows rise in the number of patients they see who would benefit from legal assistance.
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NewsBach handed shadow attorney general role
Veteran campaigner reported to be in line to replace Emily Thornberry.
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NewsParalegals and outsourcing key to Linklaters turnaround
The firm recorded pre-tax profits of £395m in the 2013/14 year, with the highest-paid member picking up £2.4m.
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NewsOmbudsman unsure of CMC complaint costs
Service also targets accepting complaints about accountants carrying out probate work.
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NewsMedCo should end third-party capture, Grayling tells ABI
Justice secretary gives details of independent medical expert system.
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NewsDyson: miscarriages of justice likely since LASPO
Master of the rolls says litigants in person ‘dry up’ in court.
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NewsCourts service centralises divorce to combat fraud
Each centre will act as the single point of entry for all divorce and remedy applications.
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Quindell denies contract loss with claims management firm
The statement appeared to trigger a small uplift in fortunes as the share price rose this morning by almost 12%.
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NewsBar to offer solicitors account for client funds
Escrow provider - owned by the Bar Council - has agreement in place to offer its services to solicitor firms.
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NewsJackson LJ calls for better skeleton arguments
The legal profession is failing to get the message about preparing better skeleton arguments, Lord Justice Jackson has said.
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NewsCAT reform may create a ‘US-style lawyers’ charter’
Peers have warned that plans to extend the jurisdiction of the Competition Appeal Tribunal risk creating a ‘US-style lawyers’ charter’.
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NewsLying trio jailed after insurer brings contempt committal
Claimants made false statements for car accidents that never happened.
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NewsAgency considering larger civil contracts
Law centres tell Legal Aid Agency chief not to go ahead with idea.
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NewsGrayling pushes late change to JR plans
Bar dismisses concession on costs that interveners must pay as ‘empty gesture’.
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NewsSRA ready to contact uninsured firms again
Chief executive Paul Philip said the SRA has now reassessed the data and will contact firms next week.
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NewsJudge urges reform of 'inadequate' Court of Protection rules
The Honourable Mr Justice Peter Jackson said two cases heard on consecutive days illustrated ongoing problems.