All articles by John Hyde – Page 4
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NewsFirm's 'utter incompetence' lambasted by judge in published ruling
Family solicitors went on record for husband they had not spoken to for weeks.
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NewsGirls nearly twice as likely as boys to take Law A-level
Subject is now one of the fastest growing in the UK.
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NewsLandowner loses appeal over council's refusal to pay costs
Local authority argued that allowing recovery would set precedent with 'serious consequences' for public purse.
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NewsLet's Be Blunt: Southport survivor client inspires firms to ditch tipped knives
Firms in MAPD Group support campaign by switching to knives with round-tip blades in office kitchens.
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NewsConsolidator in high-end locations makes second acquisition
‘Two planted and more to come’ - Oak Legal pledges to allow firms to retain their autonomy.
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NewsSRA warns of deepfake AI in client checks
Firms urged to check they are actually speaking to clients during due diligence.
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NewsCosts shared in MoD hearing claims as both sides partly successful
Claimants awarded compensation but some elements ‘overwhelmingly positive’ for defendant.
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NewsLawCare user data hacked
Wellbeing charity for vulnerable lawyers warns that all stored data - including caller details - may have been downloaded by 'unauthorised third party'.
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NewsSolicitor who exploited fame and trust struck off over investment deal
Julie Condliffe told syndicate of nurses they were buying investment property.
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NewsPatience of a Saint: seeking redress in mid-Atlantic
Representing 145 clinical negligence claimants on the tiny island of Saint Helena is a daunting challenge.
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NewsFirm had no right to charge £53,000 from client estate, judge rules
Client’s will did not include an express provision to render professional charges.
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NewsVeteran solicitor struck off after misleading client for years
Harrow practitioner tells tribunal it would be a ‘blessing’ no longer to run a small law firm.
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NewsMinster makes another swoop as PI market narrows further
Chief executive says PI market requires specialist discipline and sustained investment.
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NewsRogue ex-solicitor who abandoned clients must pay £92,000 and indemnity costs
Mesh claim practitioner was found to have ignored his duties to court with no reasonable explanation.
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NewsJunior lawyer struck off after asking colleague to hide file
Request made six months after family solicitor had qualified.
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NewsNational firm takes profit hit to 'drive future growth'
Irwin Mitchell transitioning into firm with focus on complex high-value work.
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NewsAxiom Ince administrators sue former accountants
Claim for professional negligence over collapsed firm filed with the commercial court.
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NewsSolicitor who impersonated police officer sentenced
Lawyer caught after using his own details to buy fake email domain, leading police straight to him.
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NewsOffshore giant sells stake to private equity
Existing owners of Mourant will remain in charge of professional services group.
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NewsPrivate equity-boosted firm posts big profit jump
Results posted in first year since private equity house invested in defence specialist HF.