All articles by John Hyde – Page 71
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NewsExpert’s evidence attacked as ‘worthless’ should be heard, judge rules
In application to exclude, solicitors in PI claim suggested expert was ‘well-known’ as defence regular.
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NewsMoJ expecting sevenfold rise in mediation workload
Compulsory dispute resolution 'at the forefront of our minds', says senior civil servant, as Lady Justice Asplin calls for 'change of attitude'.
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NewsSlater and Gordon in talks to sell entire whiplash book to rival
Merseyside firm opens exclusive talks to buy the portal claims-handling business.
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NewsLegal costs challenge fails over lack of detail in disputed items
Points of dispute presented in PI case costs challenge found to be ‘wholly generic’.
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NewsNews focus: Guidance on 'mindful' litigation seeks to address mental health issues
As the law focuses on mental health, aggressive and belligerent litigators appear to be an outdated breed. New guidance from the Mindful Business Charter aims to bring the profession up to date.
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NewsSexting solicitor says he didn't see power imbalance with 18-year-old
Oliver Bretherton says colleague was a 'mature adult who wanted to be taking part'.
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NewsParalegal was unaware she was conducting unlawful litigation
Contempt application dismissed as court rules respondent did not know she was committing offence.
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NewsFamily firm with lofty ambitions buys up another practice
South east firm with three offices will be absorbed into the Stowe Family Law network.
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NewsTeenage colleague 'instigated' sex fantasy, lawyer tells tribunal
City solicitor denies intentionally taking advantage and says relationship was consensual.
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NewsPermission to proceed not enough to stop indemnity costs
Court issues tough costs penalty after claimants only passed ‘low hurdle’ of getting to trial.
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NewsFirm's director sent 'torrent' of accusatory messages to junior, tribunal hears
One witness describes how Oliver Bretherton referred to female interviewee as ‘the fittest’.
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NewsBuckland to combine work as MP with new law firm job
Former lord chancellor takes on part time role as head of policy and senior counsel.
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NewsFirm silent on reports of 12 trainee solicitors being released
MJ Hudson has experienced a tumultuous month with resignation of CEO and auditor.
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NewsSolicitor fined £32,000 for secretly working against firm's own client
Firm’s manager instructed solicitor to be 'more aggressive' in correspondence.
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NewsReleased PI fraudster given limit on mobile phones he can own
First crime prevention order is made against serial fraudster who posed as a claims farmer.
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NewsSDT stays five-year-old case against solicitor too ill to take part
Proceedings were issued five years ago but have never reached a substantive hearing.
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NewsNews focus: Hillsborough families are unimpressed by public advocate plan
Critics of Dominic Raab’s proposed Independent Public Advocate say it will lack the power, authority and resources to hold the government and public bodies properly to account after a major disaster.
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NewsSacked solicitor duped investors into thinking he was still working
Tribunal strikes off solicitor after finding he took advantage of potential funders.
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NewsNational firm gives staff free stake in the business
HF says employee share scheme is part of turning the traditional model ‘on its head’.
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NewsManchester firm unveils plans to recruit 150 new staff
Veritas Solicitors will open several new departments as part of expansion plans.