All articles by John Hyde – Page 44
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NewsOmbudsman misses key targets but happy with progress
Complaints handler also reveals area of law that attracts the most consumer grievances.
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NewsLegal regulators at loggerheads, ‘hostile’ exchanges show
Relations between the Bar Standards Board and the oversight regulator 'worsening by the day'.
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NewsNational firm's staff to share £3m after record year
New Birmingham office and 22 partner hires in standout year for Mills & Reeve.
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NewsTrainee barrister found safe after going missing on Spanish island
Mother reunited with her son after a GoFundMe campaign to help in search.
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NewsSRA confirms hikes in compensation fund levies
Fund reserves will be restored over the next three years after costly interventions.
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NewsPost Office general counsel steps back from business
Ben Foat has appeared before the Post Office Inquiry to explain disclosure failings.
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NewsManaging partner diverted pension contributions to prop up firm
Regulator investigated south-west firm after complaints from four members of staff.
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NewsInsurers hail ruling that credit hire company was the 'real instigator' of claim
Judge finds that credit hire organisation should be on the hook in unsuccessful claims.
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NewsClaims firm targets 30 new staff as rapid expansion continues
Business celebrates its 15th anniversary by announcing recruitment drive.
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NewsFirm owner who admitted ‘winging it’ struck off the roll
Inexperienced director used client money to prevent firm’s debt tipping over limit.
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NewsKing's speech: Litigation funders left in limbo
Funders craving assurances since PACCAR ruling are left disappointed as Labour government overlooks sector in initial legislative programme.
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NewsJudge laments ‘unconscionable’ 131-week wait to end care case
Case was heard over 17 hearings by nine judges, as legal limit for a resolution was disregarded.
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NewsManchester law group targets acquisitions with private equity cash
Beyond Law Group wants to increase its speciality service in new UK locations.
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OpinionPost Office scandal already a wake-up call for in-house lawyers
Every senior management team should be asking: are we doing enough for our lawyers?
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NewsPost Office misled us ahead of litigation, says former minister
Kelly Tolhurst says government was concerned about defending group claims but could not interfere.
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NewsFirm director rebuked over conviction for assaulting neighbour
SRA accepts incident over late night music volume was an isolated incident.
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NewsSatisfaction levels and trust in lawyers continue to rise
Over 90% of respondents to consumer watchdog's survey are confident their legal provider can keep their money safe.
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NewsEmployee-owned Yorkshire business snaps up local firm
Ison Harrison will move 27 Cohen Cramer staff across to its Leeds office this summer.
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NewsIn depth: How law firms can save stressed staff from themselves
As LawCare highlights cases of burnout involving lawyers being available 24/7 and checking emails outside work, some firms have hired external resource managers to save staff from themselves.
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NewsSRA shuts down London firm after three fines in two years
Regulator says owner failed to comply with the code of conduct and insurance rules.