All articles by John Hyde – Page 30
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NewsIn depth: PO inquiry - Ex-Fujitsu engineer claims he was unaware of expert witness obligations
Gareth Jenkins and his interaction with Post Office lawyers came under scrutiny at the public inquiry this week.
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News‘House of brands’ firm poaches partners for new practice
Paul Cox and Roy Crozier will spearhead new IP firm in London and Manchester.
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NewsPost Office live: Expert witness felt 'under pressure' from prosecution lawyer
Post Office's go-to expert witness faces a third day of oral evidence, answering questions on his involvement in prosecutions.
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NewsClaims group shares slide on profit warning
Revenue and profits expected to be ‘significantly lower’ after difficult first half of 2024.
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NewsPost Office live: Post Office demanded changes to damaging witness statement
Gareth Jenkins, the senior Fujitsu engineer who gave evidence as an expert witness in around 15 sub-postmaster trials, faces day two of questions at the Post Office Inquiry.
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NewsPost Office live: Prosecution witness says Post Office 'tried to put words in my mouth'
Gareth Jenkins, the Fujitsu engineer whose evidence was crucial to at least a dozen sub-postmaster prosecutions, begins four days of oral evidence to the Post Office Inquiry.
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NewsFirm’s bank details leaked in Post Office settlement document
Claimant firm’s account number and sort code posted along with sub-postmasters’ details.
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NewsSRA liable for £189,000 costs after ignoring its own AML guidance
Tribunal rebuffs regulator's attempt to penalise international firm Dentons after unsuccessful prosecution.
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NewsSRA issues new client account warning
Regulator issues apparently unprompted edict to profession not to allow shortages to linger.
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NewsFee earner guilty of contempt over pre-departure emails
Lawyer had sent himself 50 emails with important documents days before leaving firm.
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NewsOffice manager helped to move £176k from client accounts to save firm
Transfers were made to the office account to pay staff wages and settle business loans.
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NewsConservative lawyer MPs face almost total wipeout
Lord chancellor and attorney general among those facing a fight to return to parliament.
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NewsSRA probing 20 solicitors and firms over Post Office scandal
In updated statement, regulator says investigation includes conduct of lawyers during and since prosecutions.
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NewsSolicitor sacked weeks after telling boss she was pregnant
Firm had been in talks over a promotion but then made pregnant employee redundant.
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NewsSolicitor candidates contest key seats in general election
Dozens of lawyers stand good chances of election after being selected for winnable seats on 4 July.
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NewsFirms push ahead with office upgrades and new locations
Firms continues to seek bigger and brighter places to work in city centres.
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NewsFormer Pure Legal director leads growing claims firm
Solicitor’s new firm looks to grow after securing long-term funding.
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NewsCourt throws out challenge to 60% damages deduction
High Court dismisses ex-client’s appeal and says costs agreement was binding.
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NewsPost Office lawyer accused of conspiring to pervert course of justice
Second Sight accountant found compelling evidence in two cases that evidence was withheld, public inquiry is told.
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NewsSRA sounds alarm on firm mergers
M&As must prioritise clients’ interests, regulator warns after spate of high profile collapses.