All articles by John Hyde – Page 7
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NewsCounty court enforcement branded complex, slow and outdated
Master of the rolls says enforcement reform has too often been labelled ‘too difficult’.
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NewsOmbudsman blames lawyers as budget set to top £20m
Proposed rise of more than £2m is even higher than expected, as LeO admits it can't cope with demand.
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NewsPro bono team beats parking claim as charity nets £10k
London firm Keidan Harrison contacted client after seeing her story reported on the BBC.
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NewsCounty courts ‘not where we want to be’, minister admits
Sarah Sackman targets reducing settlement times for small claims to 30 weeks.
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NewsLaw firm targeted by Trump seeks permanent end to executive order
Jenner & Block says president’s attempt to block federal access 'sends clear message' to legal profession.
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NewsJudge awards just £1,200 after credit hire firm claimed £50k
Judge invites parliament to deal with credit hire costs and the effect on motor premiums.
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NewsClaims agent named in legal feud collapses
Most recent accounts showed claims negotiator was handling work worth almost £10m.
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NewsCourt slams expert witness for mixing up twins in abuse case
Ruling highlights dangers of expert reports that are 'factually inaccurate, and lacking in enquiry and analysis'.
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NewsJudge praises defence solicitors for trying to keep claim active
Claimant representatives pinned failings on 'rogue' fee-earner, as defence lawyers went ‘above and beyond’ to sustain the action.
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NewsJudge rejects ‘fishing expedition’ in firm’s data claim
Data protection claim brought after hundreds of firm’s PI cases were analysed.
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News‘Ostrich-like’ ex-law firm owner given contempt warning
Dorota Newman is being sued by previous owner but has ignored proceedings.
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NewsReview of PI reforms announced as MoJ defies Treasury
Justice minister challenges Treasury’s optimistic assessment with new review of Civil Liability Act.
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NewsEx-Orrick lawyer touched colleagues inappropriately, tribunal finds
City lawyer acted without integrity but did not exploit his senior position.
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NewsUK law firm offices caught by Trump’s DEI assault
The US president’s war on diversity initiatives is starting to be keenly felt on this side of the Atlantic.
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NewsChartered legal exec at top PI firm banned for fabricating defendant’s admission
Hodge Jones & Allen provided concerns about documents in 32 matters handled by lawyer.
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NewsSecret commissions breached duty to borrowers, Supreme Court hears
Claimants in car finance case reject idea that dealers performed same role as shop sales staff.
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NewsFirm scraps global diversity pledge amid US pressure
White & Case responds to President Trump’s clampdown on diversity practices in legal sector.
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News£250 advice from ‘shoddy’ lawyers forces employees into silence, MP claims
Employers’ £250 offer isn’t enough for proper legal advice on complex NDAs, MPs told.
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NewsUS firm pledges $100m for pro bono in Trump deal
Resignations trickle in from Big Law in response to agreements made with US president.
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NewsLenders do not owe a fiduciary duty to car buyers, Supreme Court told
Defendant lawyers say duties in arranging car finance were no different to those of a shop assistant.