All articles by John Hyde – Page 4
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NewsJudge calls for rule clarity on amending of claim forms
High Court upholds senior master's decision that amended form had been validly served.
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NewsFCA redress scheme faces legal battle for 'under-compensating' claimants
Law firms say redress being offered does not reflect the harm suffered by motor finance borrowers.
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NewsJudge issues 'costs padding' warning to firms aiming for 25% cap
Ruling observes that claimant’s litigation friend did not understand her own witness statement.
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NewsSolicitor used client funds to pay for work he never completed
Cumbria practitioner said he ‘buried his head in the sand’ after billing for drafting wills.
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News'Suspected fraud': £39.5m of client money missing from PM Law
One of the biggest clear-up jobs ever undertaken by the regulator is likely to cost the profession millions.
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News'Most aggressive lawyers in London' in Winehouse auction litigation
Singer's father instructed his solicitors to 'bombard the defendants with aggressive letters and the threat of litigation'.
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NewsLaw firms accused of misleading clients with blanket five-star reviews
Analysis finds many firms are carrying client testimonials with identical entries.
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NewsGlobal firms back UK sector with new promotion rounds
International work the biggest driver for firms promoting associates to partner level.
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NewsCost-cutting pays off as conveyancing giant rebounds into operating profit
Simplify Moving intends to expand further through organic growth, acquisitions and the development of technology.
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NewsSRA to bolster leadership team in bid to rebuild trust
Four newly created posts will cover risk, data and insight, external affairs and communications, general counsel and supervision.
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NewsHigh-volume litigation funder placed into administration
Fenchurch Legal has been a key figure in the emergence of firms running thousands of housing disrepair, financial mis-selling and Plevin PPI claims.
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OpinionSeven key takeaways from the SRA’s justice committee grilling
It wasn’t always comfortable, but SRA leaders gave glimpses of their aims and priorities.
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NewsPoliticians condemn 'sham' lawyers as SRA probes asylum firms
Regulator vows to take action against anyone in breach of their duties.
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NewsGlobal powers combine in 'world’s largest ever law firm merger'
Firms say clients want more integrated legal offer between London and New York.
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NewsMuch-loved lawyer for Bowie and the Rolling Stones dies aged 83
Paddy Grafton Green got into the entertainment industry by chance but carved out a niche practice.
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NewsSolicitor suspended for threatening complaining client with injunction
Former litigation solicitor admits emails to client were 'oppressive and inappropriate'.
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News'Not a happy tale': SRA chief admits complaints system is confusing
Sarah Rapson hints at potential tie-up between powers of Solicitors Regulation Authority and legal ombudsman.
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NewsClaims firm banned from citing Martin Lewis endorsement
PCP Refunds collects claims which are then sold on to law firms for a referral fee.
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NewsSolicitor's 'extraordinary' error renders loan security void
Borrower successfully cites 400-year-old rule under which altered deeds are rendered void.
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NewsJunior banned for falsely recording 100 hours amid billing pressure
Tribunal says clinical negligence lawyer's mitigation was 'genuine and substantial' - but not enough to avoid strike-off.