All articles by John Hyde – Page 303
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NewsCanada opens door to ABS reform
Consultation with profession on options for including non-lawyers.
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NewsFirms warned by SRA following attempted hack
Emails purporting to be from the SRA were attempts to infect systems with a computer virus.
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OpinionReferral fee ban failing on all fronts
LASPO was supposed to end the compensation culture – if anything it’s made it worse.
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NewsABS pioneer sold to listed claims handler in £43m deal
Acquisition to complete this week following cash and shares payment.
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NewsLinder Myers in ‘advanced talks’ with buyer
Firm successfully applies for extension for time to wrap up deal.
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NewsDirect Line takes referral fee hit but profits soar
£14m loss of income from referring claims overshadowed by huge increase in profit.
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NewsSRA warns of fraudsters diverting calls
The regulator said a number of fraudulent cheques purporting to be from a genuine firm have been cashed at cash converter-type stores.
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NewsGrayling defends JR intervention reforms
Justice secretary wants to prevent cases brought for ‘public relations’ reasons.
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NewsClaims manager seeks panel expansion
First4Lawyers claims increase in workload following recent marketing drive.
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NewsFirms fear fixed-fee pressure, poll finds
The hourly-rate model has come under increased pressure in recent months.
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OpinionLIFESTYLE REVIEW: Treadmill Desk
The desk offers a chance to stretch the muscles and is a welcome addition to any office.
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NewsNews focus: Manchester’s legal world
What’s going on in Manchester? The regional powerhouse is enduring an unprecedented realignment which has seen a string of long-established names disappear.
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NewsScots overhaul civil justice
The Scottish government has brought forward proposals for what it calls the ‘biggest modernisation of courts in a generation’.
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NewsRegulator quells concerns at ABS drop-out rate
Minutes from the Legal Services Board meeting held in November revealed disquiet about the number of applications withdrawn.
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NewsCJC reviews Jackson reforms
Evidence will be gathered and used in a conference next month to consider the impact of the reforms, which came into force last year.
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Cross-border disputes on the rise, say corporations
Multinationals quizzed on trends in international disputes and where greatest challenges are.
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NewsCash-strapped firms a ‘real risk’ to clients
Tough times lead ’upstanding solicitors to stray from the straight and narrow’.
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NewsABI reveals new code for third-party capture
Insurance industry says principles strike the right balance between stopping fraud and helping claimants obtain justice.
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NewsSlater & Gordon to put acquisitions on hold
Healthy profit increases for expanding Australian firm.
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NewsLawyers face criminal probe over private investigators
Information commissioner tells parliament he is in contact with SRA.