All articles by John Hyde – Page 73
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NewsJobs saved as big legal aid provider collapses into administration
Cartwright King acquired after a year in which the firm had to write off £625,000 in revenue.
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NewsInce suspends share trading after account reporting delay
Shares plummet close to all-time low after latest missed deadline for publishing results.
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NewsContempt case against PI claimant given green light by court
Application succeeds despite judge admitting the delay in bringing it had been ‘significant’.
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News'Wholly mistaken': judge's adverse findings on non-party set aside
Appellant challenges findings of a judge in a conspiracy case where he was not a party.
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NewsSolicitors waived lien on litigation costs, Supreme Court rules
Candey examined whether solicitors should take priority over creditors in client’s insolvency.
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NewsMetamorph auditor quits citing ‘concerns’ over management behaviour
Relationship broke down over ‘approach to compliance with law and regulations’, accountancy firm states.
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NewsHealthy profits for Birketts in ‘strong year’
Firm started in the east of England but now growing into new areas.
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NewsMagistrate sacked for public campaigning over Covid response
London magistrate also sent 'highly inappropriate' reply to court bosses after safety message.
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NewsIn focus: Meet the solicitor who relishes appearing before the SDT
A lawyer who specialises in defending solicitors before the tribunal explains why the SRA’s new fining powers could upset the delicate balance between regulation and discipline.
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NewsSRA to ramp up sanctions for transparency non-compliance
Regulator suggests it will start using new fining powers to clamp down on firms ignoring rules.
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NewsSolicitor prosecuted over allegations of sexual misconduct
Three separate allegations will be heard before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal next year.
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NewsSRA intervenes to shut down two more Metamorph firms
Regulator continues to step in to protect the interests of clients of 'revolutionising legal services' group.
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NewsScotty T whiplash case collapses over Ibiza Instagram posts
Firm secures fundamental dishonesty ruling involving Geordie Shore reality TV star.
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NewsMaternity scandal victims join fight against fixed costs
Families of Telford and Shrewsbury scandal say plans for fixed costs are ‘dangerous’.
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NewsJudge pleads for 'scandal' of children’s care to be wider known
'I have no desire to operate in a situation where the public is ignorant of what is going on.'
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NewsCourt allows costs challenge by client 'not informed' about options
Personal injury firm found not to have settled account through final bill.
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NewsLegal bodies unhappy with LeO’s 10% budget rise
Law Society and licensed conveyancers regulator continue to have reservations about ombudsman's performance.
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NewsAfter 19 years, LiP fails in bid to summon solicitor
Court says there is no evidence of any wrongdoing on the part of CAB employee and solicitor.
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NewsTribunal rules law firm employee was sacked at outcome meeting
Claimant tried to argue that his dismissal date was when he received confirmation letter.
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NewsDefunct firm to pay wasted costs over fictitious claim
Defendant solicitor says Asons Solicitors case ‘casts a stain’ over personal injury industry.