All articles by John Hyde – Page 300
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NewsDigital law firm created to meet growing demand
DigitalLawUK said to be first practice of its kind.
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NewsPrivacy granted for multi-million-pound fee dispute
Ruling ‘protects confidentiality’ of those who challenge lawyers’ fees.
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NewsGovernment defeated in Lords on JR reform
Law Society urges government to drop judicial review reform plans after they are rejected by peers.
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NewsFirm acts against ‘spy in the cab’
Maitland Hudson starts proceedings against former compliance officer over removal of documents he passed to the SRA.
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NewsMackesys not shut but ‘restructuring’, says owner
Geoff Wordsworth claims firm’s website was hacked to announce closure.
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OpinionIs it time to refuse pro bono work?
The government is relying on the generosity of lawyers – maybe now enough is enough.
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NewsBSB reveals three chambers with immediate financial issues
Trio subject to monitoring by regulator, following pilot supervision scheme.
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NewsOutstanding compensation fund claims value halved
Pending value of open claims has dropped 27% since the end of June.
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NewsPI firm doubles headcount with Rapid takeover
Hull firm Neil Hudgell Solicitors acquires rival neighbour.
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NewsInducements ban extended to third parties
Faulks welcomes ‘proportionate’ way to make the ban more effective.
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NewsHughes pledges £1.4m a year to help LIPs
Support network for litigants in person will be spread across England and Wales.
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NewsLegal aid firm in shock closure
All staff at London practice Mackesys have been made redundant.
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NewsLandmark judgment on mesothelioma
Supreme Court rules that the occupier of the premises is responsible for all people on site.
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NewsSanctions avoided despite three-month notice delay
Judge rules it would not be ‘fair, just or appropriate’ to deny the claimants relief.
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NewsDAS UK suspends chief executive
COO Paul Timmins takes over from Paul Asplin as investigation begins.
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NewsMinister defends ‘silly’ heroism bill
Shailesh Vara says legislation is ‘not aimed at pleasing lawyers’.
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NewsSolicitor charged with fraud
Andrew John Taylor, 57, will appear at Stockport Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
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NewsGovernment ‘minded’ to back Saatchi’s bill
‘Strict sign-off process’ agreed before application of innovative medical procedures.
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NewsMotor claims down as insurer toasts costs win
Claims fell 10% in 2013 and the cost of claims by 33%, according to The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
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NewsLegal sector bounces back, survey reveals
Number of firms reporting revenue growth highest since 2008.