All articles by John Hyde – Page 306
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NewsBarnetts enters administration and breaks up business
Four buyers come forward for restructured Southport-based firm.
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NewsSRA considers ban on unrated indemnity insurers
Recent problems with unrated insurers force regulator to consider reforms.
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Mitchell ‘too harsh’, says Underwood
Two lawyers grappling with the post-Jackson costs regime are seeking examples of courts taking a softer approach to non-compliance with orders.
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News‘Final reminder’ on diversity survey
Those that miss the 31 January deadline have been warned they could face disciplinary action which could include fines.
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NewsResidents up in arms over manor rights
‘People’s lives are on hold while this is sorted out,’ says Welsh assembly member.
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NewsHigh street cull as 136 firms disappear
The SRA has published names of firms that did not obtain indemnity insurance.
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NewsMoJ confirms plans for medical whiplash panels
Working group set to meet from next month to finalise proposals.
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NewsMitchell solicitor rules out Supreme Court appeal
Lawyers continue to debate non-compliance of costs orders following Jackson reforms.
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NewsSRA warns firms over diversity data compliance
Majority of firms yet to fulfil requirement to provide information on their workforce.
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NewsTop lender urges firms to embrace prudence
RBS still keen to lend to law firms, but says they must be more accountable for their finances.
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NewsEstate agents urged to involve solicitors earlier
Help to Buy expected to put more pressure on sector, but legal advice can help to speed things up.
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NewsMinister defends mesothelioma deal
MPs angry at terms of negotiation between government and insurance industry.
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NewsSRA threatens ‘robust’ action over PII
Talks also ongoing about whether to name those that failed to secure insurance.
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NewsLegal support charity reports huge rise in cases
LawCare statistics for 2013 show rising levels of stress in the profession.
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NewsInvestor ploughs £122m into LegalZoom
Funding signals company’s intent to expand into new markets including the UK.
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NewsManchester firm failed after NatWest halted lending
Statement to creditors shows background to collapse of boutique firm.
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NewsFirm founded by ex-justice minister closes
‘Changes in personal circumstances’ cited as cause for shut-down.
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NewsOmbudsman suggests end to ‘no win, no fee’ offers
Report finds clients are often unclear about conditional fee agreements.