All articles by John Hyde – Page 61
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News'Skeleton in the cupboard' senior partner agrees strike-off
Solicitor of more than 40 years issued unjustified invoices and failed to bank cheques.
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NewsSolicitor banned indefinitely for practising while bankrupt
Tribunal finds that solicitor of eight years showed 'flagrant disregard' for her obligations.
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NewsIn Focus: Private equity in the law - 'it's not like Pretty Woman'
Law firms appear a tough sell to private equity, as they have few assets beyond staff and work in progress. But investors are eyeing fresh opportunities in an ‘incredibly fragmented’ market.
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NewsTribunal rejects SRA misgivings to allow struck-off solicitor to return
SDT found that Birmingham practitioner showed evidence of rehabilitation and would be properly supervised.
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NewsCPS at loggerheads with Met Police over 'cherry-picking' jibe
Director of Public Prosecutions responds quickly to accusations that easier cases are selected.
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NewsSIF rule changes rubber-stamped but concerns linger about viability
SRA will consult on compulsory levy if safety net requires extra funds.
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NewsFirm's partner 'did not realise she had become a manager'
Maria Ahmad accepted she unwittingly allowed serious misconduct by others.
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NewsUnpaid staff given hope as Metamorph firm wound up
Just one firm left trading after latest closure of another of the group’s entities.
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NewsFirm expands into public law with big-name hire
Former Simpson Millar director reunited with former colleague in growing Yorkshire firm.
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NewsFormer solicitor wins £15,700 from state redundancy fund
Norfolk director, who was struck off in 2018, claimed for redundancy, notice and holiday pay after firm ceased to exist.
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NewsDevotion to billable hours holding back inclusion, LSB research finds
Super regulator says outdated working practices are stopping the profession from embracing a diverse workforce.
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NewsChalk cautious on Bill of Rights in debut justice questions
New lord chancellor also hesitant to commit to timescale for legislation to reduce SLAPPS.
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NewsCity firm to pay client left in the dark about £5m costs bill
Court also finds Reynolds Porter Chamberlain acted in conflict for both client and her lender.
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NewsFormer opponent buys rights to checkmylegalfees.com
Litigation firm’s boss looking forward to being on the 'same side in court'.
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NewsCourt rejects £63m claim against PwC over Slater and Gordon deal
Quindell successor company sued Big Four firm for alleged breaches of contract and confidence.
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NewsLitigant penalised for being 'rude and abusive' to opponent's firm
Court awards indemnity costs in personal injury case as punishment for the conduct of the defence.
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NewsCleared barrister 'vindicated but exhausted' after long SRA fight
Layla Dean-Verity says the SRA should apologise and help her recover costs.
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NewsGowling 'appalled' by ex-director found guilty of misconduct
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal finds multiple allegations proved against Oliver Bretherton.
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NewsClaims firm splashes £3m on housing disrepair cases
Anexo takes advantage of PI firms exiting market by retraining their staff.
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NewsSRA bosses to meet CILEX this week for transfer talks
Some 20,000 CILEX legal professionals could come under the solicitors’ regulator as early as next year.