All articles by John Hyde – Page 53
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NewsSRA suspends directors of Axiom, saviour of Ince and Plexus
Three solicitors at national firm are barred from practising as managing partner is accused of misappropriating 'significant sums'.
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NewsFundamental dishonesty finding set aside for not being reasoned
High Court said judge’s finding that dishonesty was self-evident was ‘objectionable’.
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NewsSolicitors taking risks with NDAs but not complicit in cover-up, finds SRA
Awareness of the risks of drawing up non-disclosure agreements could be increased.
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NewsSolicitor who hid convictions from new employer struck off
Lawyer signed expenses forms and agreed contracts without mentioning driving convictions.
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NewsClaims costs to blame for record motor premiums, say insurers
Average premium for comprehensive cover tops £500 despite sharp fall in claims numbers.
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NewsNational firm set for recruitment drive to meet demand
Howes Percival plans to add more fee earners and support staff.
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NewsSRA denies it is under pressure to hammer immigration sector
Regulator says meeting with government this week was ‘professional and robust’.
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NewsUniversity of Law reports 63% lockdown profit rise
Accounts for 18-month period show revenue from course fees reaching £225m.
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NewsSolicitor who backdated loan document rebuked by SRA
Regulator accepts family head had no intention to mislead and was acting on counsel’s advice.
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NewsAnother big firm to face SDT over alleged money laundering
SRA says prosecutions relate to a number of historical rule breaches over a four-year period.
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NewsRelief for claimant firms as appeal judges block costs challenge
Permission refused to appeal Menzies v Oakwood Solicitors in Supreme Court.
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OpinionSRA power grab leaves SDT increasingly impotent
The tribunal makes fewer judgments than ever and could effectively lose its fining power.
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NewsHybrid working lawyers taking on extra admin tasks, poll finds
Tolerance of hybrid working ebbing away as staff struggle with the burden of administrative work.
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NewsFailed legal aid firm owes bank £5m, administrators reveal
Costs of administration itself already outstrip fee paid for pre-pack acquisition.
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NewsNews focus: Hybrid working is here to stay - but HR policies vary widely
Hybrid working is here to stay but HR policies still vary widely. Some law firms incentivise staff to ‘come in’, but does this risk alienating people by creating a ‘them and us’ workplace?
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NewsBraverman meets SRA as row over immigration lawyers escalates
Ministers announce ‘official launch’ of taskforce aimed at cracking down on corrupt practice.
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NewsConveyancer offered discounts - to clients paying him directly
Firm’s internal audit found nine occasions when clients paid into salaried partner’s personal account.
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News'Cold' lawyers lack empathy, new LSB research finds
Super-regulator discusses whether soft skills should form part of ongoing professional development.
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NewsAsylum work unaffordable at current rates, practitioners warn
Government told extra caseload needs to be matched by hike in legal aid rates.
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NewsFirms told to stop issuing all PI claims in London
Ruling follows Bristol resident's claim over incident 10 minutes’ walk from Bristol Civil Justice Centre.