All articles by John Hyde – Page 43
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NewsNews focus: Another firm failure highlights pitfalls of cavity wall claims
Solicitors were among those who had high hopes for what appeared to be a goldmine of claims relating to cavity wall insulation, but this mini-industry was always built on very shaky foundations.
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NewsLSB proposes 14% rise in its annual budget
Oversight regulator will ask lawyers to pay almost £30 each a year for its work.
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NewsPost Office lawyer was told case against jailed woman was flawed
Mother of two was jailed but inquiry hears that investigator had doubts about prosecution.
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NewsCredit hire boom powers firm’s 62% profit surge
Winn Group offers one-stop shop for claims process - including personal injury.
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NewsMPs to examine causes of probate delays
Justice committee says time is right to examine why service is struggling so badly.
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NewsConveyancing assistant barred over secret commissions
Employee also offered clients a discount on costs if they paid him in cash.
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NewsSisters see success after taking on their late mother’s firm
Andrea and Charlotte Fogg said there was no question of letting Liverpool firm close down.
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NewsSRA 'was warned' SSB Group posed regulatory risk
Creditor asked the Solicitors Regulation Authority to investigate more than six months ago, the Gazette has learned.
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NewsFrozen out: Hunt 'ignored' legal sector in autumn statement
Justice budget frozen and full expensing tax benefit not extended to all businesses.
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NewsClaims firm saddled with £48m debts set for administration
SSB Group took on massive loans to finance expansion after picking up claims from Pure Group.
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NewsFirm made 'serious error' over oppressive private prosecution
Private prosecution specialist tried to ‘put a gloss’ on client’s ulterior motive, judges find.
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NewsClaimant lawyers publicly attack defence firm over delay
Defendant firm had questioned claimant’s case due to 'late presentation'.
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NewsDeliveroo riders lose trade union appeal in Supreme Court
Judges rule that working conditions are inconsistent with an employment relationship.
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NewsSRA admits three-month wait to send inspectors into Axiom Ince
Visit consisted of just two investigators and was not considered an 'urgent' inspection, the Gazette has learned.
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NewsPI claimant jailed for grossly exaggerating injuries in £600,000 case
Insurer’s surveillance evidence contradicted claim that victim could not walk.
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NewsLosses grow at litigation funder despite higher revenue
Augusta Ventures Limited reports £1.4m loss in 2022 as administrative expenses soar.
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NewsRevealed: Post Office's £24m spend on external disclosure lawyers
Legal bill comes to light as Post Office Inquiry is hit by third disclosure-related delay.
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NewsGuideline hourly rates to rise in 2024, master of rolls confirms
Sir Geoffrey Vos also endorses a more tailored approach to costs budgeting.
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NewsAxiom Ince: questions multiply after extraordinary week
Ince acquisition 'should have triggered discussion as to how what was essentially a high street firm was going to manage a top-100 international practice'.
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NewsThree firms receive first SRA fixed penalties
Chief executive says new regime saves everyone time, cost and stress.