All articles by John Hyde – Page 34
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NewsFormer SSB clients dumped again as lawyers back away
Cavity wall claimants moved on to third set of solicitors since January.
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NewsClinical negligence going in 'wrong direction', NHS review finds
Increasing rate of clinical negligence claims is indicative of the poor state of the NHS in England, Lord Darzi concludes.
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NewsBarrister Slaughter to chair Commons justice committee
Long-serving MP had urged committee to focus on issues including SLAPPs and the courts crisis.
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NewsLocal authorities select 15 firms to share legal work
Eight new firms among those brought on board by North West Legal Consortium for the next four years.
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NewsSRA charges two more solicitors after immigration sting
Solicitors from London and Birmingham will face hearings before SDT.
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NewsCity firm IT worker took two laptops and sold them for £500
Ashurst service desk analyst claimed he had retrieved missing items.
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NewsTwo Labour MPs in running to chair justice committee
Andy Slaughter and Mike Tapp put forward their cases for leading agenda-setting House of Commons committee.
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NewsAnother claimant penalised for ‘unrealistic’ costs budget
Judge says claimant did not take opportunity for 'discussion and negotiation'.
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NewsFamilies pursue claims against Great Ormond Street
Solicitor says review of orthopaedic surgeon’s work paints a ‘very worrying picture’ about treatment provided.
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NewsTop 200 firm becomes 100% employee-owned
Chief executive says conversion ensures firm retains stability and independence.
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NewsParalegal handling 240 cases fabricated attendance notes
SRA says Bristol-based paralegal acted dishonestly and without integrity in claiming to have made telephone calls.
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NewsLetby brings in new lawyer as potential appeal prepared
Barrister says there is a ‘strong case’ that former nurse is innocent.
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NewsUnpaid staff at closed Liverpool firms blame SRA
SRA says its role was to shut legal practices BPS Solicitors and Langtons Law, not manage the businesses.
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OpinionNo end in sight for this Axiom Ince farce
Just like the Axiom client money, the investigation into the SRA has disappeared into a black hole.
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NewsLawyers toast Leicester City's win over Premier League
Leading KC credits team as football club avoids points deduction following victory at appeal board.
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NewsFirm halves annual losses on recovery trail
Lyons Davidson managing director says business is on course to make a profit this year.
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NewsGroup flight claim thrown out as judge criticises financial motives
Claimant was employed by Australian businessman underwriting the costs of attempted representative action.
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NewsBurges Salmon reports huge profit rise
Firm says investments of recent years are now coming to fruition.
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NewsEarly resolution and fixed fees: NQ's recipe for startup success
Unregulated business based in Lancaster aims to resolve disputes before they escalate to court.
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NewsJudge allows fees claim despite 'retrospectively created' client care letter
Partner in London firm denied preparing client care letters after the event.