All articles by John Hyde – Page 307
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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.
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NewsFirst female law firm opens in Saudi Arabia
Landmark moment as four pioneering lawyers create firm.
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NewsMerger fever reached record level in 2013
Top-100 firms rush to bolster their size and expand into new markets.
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NewsJK Rowling leak solicitor penalised by SRA
Action taken after law firm partner revealed author’s pseudonym.
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NewsScott-Moncrieff recognised in new year honours list
Former Law Society president receives award for services to legal aid.
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OpinionThe alternative legal awards for 2013
For some in the legal profession, this has been a year to forget.
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NewsABS progress in Ireland stalls after cabinet row
Law Society of Ireland chief urges country to wait and see what happens in England and Wales.
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NewsFirm caught up in ‘dishonesty’ probe confident of reopening
Harrogate firm applies for sole accreditation after regulatory action against related company.
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NewsTrade union to partner law firm in ABS
Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association to invest in Leeds-based Morrish LLP.
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NewsHigh Court bucks Mitchell trend
Relief from sanctions granted after claimants went on holiday and could not sign documents.
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NewsPI lawyers propose 18% rise in hourly rates
APIL and the City of the London Law Society give their verdicts on call for evidence.
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NewsSRA shuts firm over dishonesty concerns
Two directors subject to action by the legal regulator.
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NewsTop-70 firms added to ABS roster
Two of the biggest firms yet are approved as alternative business structures.
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NewsUS entrant offers Twitter-style legal advice
Smartphone service promises to reach out to clients who have never contacted a lawyer before.
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NewsRegulation harming innovation – LSB research
Legal Services Board reports unease with current regulatory arrangements.
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News117 firms face closure after insurance failure
SRA says it has finalised efforts to identify firms that failed to secure professional indemnity insurance.
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NewsCourt of Appeal cites Mitchell to refuse relief
Landmark costs case involving Tory MP starts to filter through the court system.
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NewsShort-term prisoners should get the vote, says committee
Cross-party group responds to European Court of Human Rights decision on prisoners’ right to vote.