All articles by John Hyde – Page 3
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NewsFormer Axiom Ince director struck off for altering counsel receipt
Practitioner admits ‘spur of the moment decision’ to alter receipt and VAT invoice.
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NewsBarings upbeat despite £22m annual loss
Claims firm says it will start generating ’significant revenue’ this year after landmark court win.
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NewsRevealed: MoJ’s ‘stealth’ plan to seize client account interest
Law Society ’disappointed to see the MoJ advertising a role that appears to indicate the ILCA scheme is moving ahead despite near-universal opposition’.
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NewsRugby claims survive but claimant lawyer slammed by court
Senior master says court can ‘take comfort’ from Rylands Garth coming off the record.
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NewsKnights seals £27m acquisition in second-biggest deal
Around 160 fee earners will transfer, as Moore Barlow owners pocket £18 million up front.
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NewsFormer SSB Law chief to face misconduct charges
Allegations include failing to tell clients about adverse cost risks and determining the value of claims without evidence.
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NewsInsurance law firm's profit surge reflects bullish market
Private equity-backed top-50 outfit is cutting costs and capitalising on buoyant trading conditions.
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NewsLawyers’ aggression ‘like going back to the 1980s’, says judge
Court finds that defence team from Knights was largely responsible for drawing out proceedings.
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NewsOwner paid herself from client money and cost profession £450,000
Tribunal hears that co-owner made ‘significant drawings’ at a time when client account was being drained.
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NewsNew lawyers step in to lead rugby injury group claim
Group litigation specialist KP Law confirms it is taking the place of Rylands Garth.
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NewsWidow denied shot at second claim over late husband’s hospital treatment
Court rules that first settlement was intended to be full and final.
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NewsSRA proposal on M&A disclosure ‘unworkable’, says top adviser
CM Murray also urges regulator to define what actually constitutes a law firm merger or acquisition.
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NewsJunior struck off over stolen bike insurance claim
Tribunal says dishonest claim by City solicitor of less than two years was no fleeting lapse.
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NewsWindrush victims facing 'two-tier' justice
JUSTICE report says that Windrush claimants unfairly miss out on funded legal support.
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NewsSRA looking into dozens of reports of AI misuse
Regulator concerned that client details are being shared with public tools such as ChatGPT.
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NewsKnights makes £4m acquisition as two offices set to close
Around 30 fee earners included in deal but uncertain future for support staff in Reading and Henley.
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News'Total disregard' for orders ends discrimination claim against firm
Judge finds repeated missed deadlines and ignored warnings mean fair trial is impossible.
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NewsWe can't charge clients for complaints - ombudsman
LeO's chief ombudsman says complaints service must remain free at the point of use.
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NewsFirm's charity campaign gets personal after employee's cancer diagnosis
Louise Nolan is back at work after receiving care from the same hospital for which her firm has been raising money.
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NewsAmicable divorce service sets up firm for clients who can't resolve disputes
Solicitors being recruited for customers who do not want to use negotiated couples service.