All articles by John Hyde – Page 72
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NewsSupervising solicitor 'manipulated and controlled' female colleague, tribunal hears
Woman tells tribunal that she felt ‘bombarded’ with messages from firm’s director.
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OpinionHillsborough families let down by the state - again
Victims want legal representation and a duty of candour, not this diluted offer.
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NewsBoss of legal aid giant to face SDT on false document charges
John Blavo will appear before tribunal more than seven years after his firm was shut down.
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NewsHillsborough families demand more after MoJ proposes disaster support
Justice secretary says panel will ‘signpost’ victims of disasters to sources of help.
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NewsSRA asks court for permission to destroy 765,000 files
Regulator says new retention policy will save around £120,000 a year.
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NewsService at business address is valid, court rules
Master says there was no authority on where sole practitioner accused of negligence can be served.
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NewsJunior 'dehumanised' by sexual messages from senior solicitor
Male City lawyer alleged to have abused his seniority to take advantage of junior colleague for over a year.
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NewsMetamorph firm's staff to miss out on £190,000 as creditors wait in limbo
Staff made redundant before Christmas are still owed thousands in unpaid wages, the Gazette understands.
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NewsRugby liability ruling 'sets legal precedent' for sport claims, says lawyer
Mother of two was paralysed from the waist down after dangerous tackle from opponent.
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NewsCity director gave 18-year-old tasks 'relating to sexual gratification', tribunal told
SDT hears opening statements in case against solicitor facing multiple allegations of misconduct relating to three different women.
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NewsNews focus: Legal sector remains resistant to a four-day week
Long hours can lead to burnout, shortening careers and making for worse law. Yet legal firms remain resistant to the concept of a four-day week, despite evidence that working smarter can bring real benefits.
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NewsCity lawyer faces multiple sexual misconduct allegations
Former Gowling solicitor expected to deny charges at two-week tribunal hearing starting today.
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NewsTheatrical bus claimants ordered to pay insurer £75,000
Judge says exemplary damages must match what false claims could have been worth.
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NewsFirms told to change client care letters ahead of rule changes
Legal ombudsman looks set to reduce backlog through dismissing more complaints early.
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NewsRugby player found liable for injury after 'red mist descended'
Mother of two uses wheelchair after being unfairly tackled in her first 'developmental league' match.
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NewsPartner struck off for misleading probe into London trip expenses
Former Reed Smith office manager did not charge expenses to clients - but behaved dishonestly in investigation.
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NewsFirm’s tribute to ‘exemplary’ managing partner after sudden death
Freeths says Mukesh Patel was a force for good in the firm and wider community.
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News'Cultural norms' blocking four-day week in the law
New study finds widespread satisfaction with shorter working week but UK law firms still resist the idea.
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NewsSRA shuts down City of London firm with 30 lawyers
Regulator cites protection of client interests for intervention into firm and its founder.
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NewsUK trip charged to client was my secretary’s mistake, solicitor tells tribunal
International firm partner travelled to London on his birthday weekend with his school-age daughter.