All articles by John Hyde – Page 329
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NewsGovernment confirms court fees increase within weeks
Minister: ‘Courts not immune from the tough decisions we have had to take.’
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NewsLitigation funder hails ‘significant interest’ in UK
Burford Capital says results are sign of ‘continued acceptance and adoption of litigation finance’.
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NewsGovernment wants power to fine rogue CMCs
The Ministry of Justice said new fining powers could mean some cold callers will be fined millions of pounds.
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NewsQuindell profits rise 164% as company seeks full listing
Chief executive hails ‘proof’ of success of business model.
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Costs consultants give pricing a makeover
Two costs consultants have merged to offer what they claim will be a completely different outlook on pricing.
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NewsGive verdict on Jackson in five years, says Ramsey
Judge tasked with implementing the reforms says ‘we are not seeing a disaster, as there could have been’.
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NewsSRA seeks to lift burden on sole practitioners
Sole practitioners will be allowed to apply for lifetime licences.
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NewsSociety argues against 'prescriptive' insolvency fees reform
Proposals part of a package of measures announced by the Insolvency Service.
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NewsCoA orders defendant to pay interest on disbursements
Agreement between Cardiff-based Hugh James and industrial disease claimants proper and binding.
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NewsHundreds of millions promised to modernise courts
MoJ says programme will save more than £100m a year by the end of the decade.
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NewsGrayling quells concerns over whiplash panel
Concerns that medical reporting agencies could simply form an alternative business structure with a personal injury law firm.
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NewsDate set for costs budget exemption rise
£10m threshold will apply unless the parties agree to a higher limit or the court orders otherwise.
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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.