All articles by John Hyde – Page 305
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NewsJackson: reforms a shock, but will work in time
Judge predicts the old regime of uncontrolled litigation costs will come to be seen as ‘absurd’.
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NewsBlake Lapthorn seals merger with Morgan Cole
Firms opt to expand as they respond to competition in the legal services market.
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NewsBudget war on tax avoidance plans ‘will end in court’
Chancellor praised for attempt to clamp down on tax avoidance but analysts tell him there could be trouble ahead.
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OpinionHelp for Heroes? Not from this government
The coalition trumpets its admiration of our armed forces – but would take away their human rights.
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News‘Out of control’ foreign divorce ‘squeezing out needy litigants’
High Court judge takes aim at ‘appalling’ litigation involving non-UK citizens.
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NewsPlan to block armed forces from human rights laws
Defence secretary said current cases involving the military are potentially hampering operations.
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NewsSolicitor and firm numbers holding up, SRA figures show
Rise in firm closures offset by new startups.
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NewsSupreme Court: PI claim not bound by agreed settlement
Joanne Dunhill had settled her case for £12,500 after she suffered a severe head injury in a collision with a motorcycle.
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FeatureFull interview with new SRA chief executive Paul Philip
Read our extended interview with the regulator’s new boss.
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NewsBerrymans looks north for Scottish merger
Combined firm will have a turnover of around £100m, with 170 partners and 1,550 employees.
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NewsWatchdog targets online divorce
Consumer panel will research the challenges created by a growing online marketplace.
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NewsNew SRA boss to review ‘burden of regulation’
Paul Philip acknowledges that many firms feel they are asked to do too much to comply with regulations.
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News‘Serious misconduct’ finding against senior judge
Steven Whitaker made ‘misleading entries’ in his Outlook diary,
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OpinionJackson or Mitchell? Either way it’s a mess
Whatever name you attach to them, there can be no doubt that costs budgeting rules are not working.
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NewsJackson reforms threaten justice, says Law Society
Organisation highly critical of changes to civil litigation implemented last April.
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NewsClaimant’s attempt to cite Mitchell ‘manifest nonsense’
Attempt to persuade judge to apply sanctions was ‘misguided opportunism’.
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NewsJudge blasts ‘wasteful’ Legal Aid Agency
Judge’s dismay at repeated rejected applications for funding for expert witness report.
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NewsMitchell regime savaged as firm describes ‘climate of fear’
PI giant and City representative line up to criticise aftermath of Jackson reforms.
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NewsHigh Court backs Legal Ombudsman over barrister complaint
Judge rules response was too late and offensive.
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OpinionPI: ethics no use without money
Client incentives damage the profession – but advertising is essential.