All articles by John Hyde – Page 317
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NewsBank survey finds optimism soaring in SME legal sector
More than 90% of small and medium-sized firms believe their profits will grow or at least remain the same in 2014.
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NewsHunt to extend ‘duty of candour’ for NHS mistakes
Campaigners have been pushing for greater openness since the Francis report recommended it in the wake of the Mid Staffs scandal.
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NewsPI lawyers still back ATE insurance option
Most managing partners say they still advise every PI client on the availability of ATE as part of their standard service.
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NewsInsurers propose scrapping compensation for whiplash
ABI chief also reignites argument about the value of solicitors in low-value claims.
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NewsSRA’s unrated PII ban puts firms at risk, says Society
The regulator wants to avoid the problems caused by insolvent insurance providers in recent years.
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OpinionWho on earth would blab to the SRA?
As long as firms fear the regulator, they are unlikely to seek help over their finances.
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NewsPanel cut over referral fee ban
National Accident Helpline, which passes on around 70,000 claims a year, has cut its panel from more than 100 firms to just 47.
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PI ruling may lead to cases being revived
Lawyers say Supreme Court ruling will not lead to a ‘deluge’ but some solicitors may be concerned.
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NewsDon’t flout data protection rules, ICO warns law firms
PI firms could face fines if they have obtained work through nuisance calls and spam texts.
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NewsSRA concerned at whistleblowers’ silence on finances
Regulator suggests levels of self-reporting have been lower than expected.
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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.