All articles by John Hyde – Page 30
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NewsParties driven out of court by block listing backlogs
Litigants give up pursuing their claim to the full because of frustration with courts.
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NewsPost Office live: Top KC asked whether he was 'set up' by organisation
Brian Altman KC, who advised the Post Office between 2013 and 2021, is questioned on his role in the organisation's response to the emerging Horizon scandal.
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NewsFormer City solicitor jailed for 15 years for role in £30m Ponzi scheme
Jonathan Denton’s misconduct led to his firm being fined £500,000 by the SDT.
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NewsBanned solicitor jailed for false immigration claims
Flora Mendes was struck off nine years ago but continued to make money from immigration work.
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NewsNew firm owners shun billable hour for all-round service
Former colleagues go into business together seeking to provide holistic approach.
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News‘I didn’t come here to lie’: Post Office solicitor denies evidence cover-up
Jarnail Singh said he did not know about Horizon bugs in 2010 - but he was emailed details.
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NewsPost Office live: Former head of criminal Jarnail Singh worried about brand reputation
Follow our live blog from the public inquiry into the Post Office Horizon scandal.
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NewsPost Office lawyers held secret meeting with judge to stop disclosure
Solicitor also admits he failed to comply with his duties in handling expert witnesses.
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NewsNeurodivergent lawyers let down across legal sector, finds survey
New poll finds high levels of discrimination and reluctance to be open about neurodiversity.
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NewsPost Office live: Solicitor said disclosure may give victims 'ticket to the Court of Appeal'
Follow our live blog from the public inquiry into the Post Office Horizon scandal.
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NewsPost Office solicitor rejected ‘grumbling’ defence disclosure requests
Martin Smith took a robust stance on disclosure in belief that IT system was safe, public inquiry hears.
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NewsSolicitor strung along client for 16 years with false case updates
Experienced Slater and Gordon solicitor created false story about arbitration awards and defendant appeal.
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NewsPrivate equity snaps up Slater Heelis
Blixt builds on collection of regional hub firms with acquisition of established Manchester outfit, as Leeds media and sports outfit sells up to Midlands practice.
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NewsPost Office live: Solicitor playing key role in prosecutions gives evidence
Barrister and solicitor formerly with the Post Office's go-to prosecutions firm Cartwright King give evidence to public inquiry.
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NewsLawyer warned of giving ‘ammunition’ to Post Office victims
Inquiry into Horizon scandal hears that Post Office solicitor was determined that prosecutions should go on.
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NewsPost Office live: Barrister and former head of legal face questions
Follow our live blog from the public inquiry into the Post Office Horizon scandal.
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NewsCompanies owned by Axiom Ince boss go down with £3m debts
Two companies solely owned by Pragnesh Modhwadia made subject to winding up resolutions.
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NewsProbate manager jailed for taking £640k from wills
Trusted member of staff targeted wills from which few family members were due to benefit.
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NewsFirm leading claims against MoD dismisses bankruptcy talk
Hilary Meredith Solicitors says funding has been secured to stay in business.
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NewsIn depth: Post Office Inquiry shocks even the cynical
Two former general counsel and a head of legal appeared at the Post Office Horizon Inquiry last week. What was revealed shocked even the cynical – and there is a lot more to come yet.