All articles by John Hyde – Page 60
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NewsOwner who 'blended' client and office monies fined by SRA
Yorkshire principal also held on to money belonging to expectant beneficiaries for too long.
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NewsNews focus: As Inflexion targets DWF, is it 'game on' for private equity?
Will the proposed buyout of DWF be the catalyst for further private equity interest in quoted legal businesses? According to one M&A adviser, it could be ‘game on’ for the corporate and commercial sector.
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NewsSolicitors win costs battle as Vos pleads for rules to be updated
Court of Appeal says ex-client authorised deduction of costs by signing CFA.
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NewsChalk 'reprioritising' justice spending to afford judges' 7% pay rise
MoJ says salary commitments to staff including prison officers can be accommodated within existing budget.
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NewsCollaboration slowing rise in clin neg costs, says NHS Resolution
But organisation failing to meet targets for resolving claims after liability admitted.
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NewsTranslation fees for trial are recoverable, rules Court of Appeal
Judge says court should apply 'broader interpretation' of rules where access to justice is at stake.
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OpinionMost legal 'consumers' are happy. Why aren’t consumer watchdogs?
Perhaps clients choose not to shop around because they don’t want to.
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NewsListed firm sells litigation finance business to pay off debts
Rosenblatt owner to focus on building legal and M&A businesses.
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NewsMidlands moves: two expanding firms announce acquisitions
Talbots Law and Rothley Law both increasing their footprint in the region.
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NewsSRA backs increasing total solicitor contributions by £13.5m
Board expected to vote through budget increases at its meeting next week.
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NewsVictims call on lawyers to explain Post Office disclosure failings
Inquiry postponed again after Post Office says it cannot even identify which documents need to be reviewed.
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NewsSolicitor apologises to MP over 'lynched' LinkedIn post
Labour MP said he had been ‘deeply upset and alarmed’ by solicitor’s comment.
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NewsFirm without AML risk assessment for four years fined by SRA
Regulator says breaches were serious and had potential to harm public confidence in profession.
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NewsFewer consumers shopping around, but big majority still happy, watchdog finds
Legal Services Consumer Panel concerned that law firm information has seemingly become more difficult to find.
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NewsSolicitor struck off for hiding friendship with convicted money lender
Tribunal finds solicitor made at least 10 statements he knew were untrue.
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NewsNews focus: Lawyers in the crosshairs at Post Office Inquiry
Phase four of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry is turning its attention to the role of lawyers in civil and criminal proceedings, investigations and disclosure. This could be a seminal moment.
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NewsPrivate equity house in talks to buy DWF
Share price bounce as company confirms talks are ongoing.
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NewsInterest rate hikes hitting key sectors, reveals leading firm
Organic growth flat at listed firm Knights but acquisitions boost revenue.
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NewsEx-trainee solicitor banned for possessing indecent images
Court of Protection worker arrested six months after beginning his training contract.
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NewsPost Office disclosure failings show ‘lack of clear thinking’ - inquiry chair
Organisation scolded and warned after disclosure errors caused hearing postponement.