All articles by John Hyde – Page 74
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NewsFocus on real-life not high concepts, consumer watchdog tells regulator
Panel says LSB devotes disproportionate time and resources to issues such as rule of law and professional ethics.
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NewsSolicitor dishonest over his income loses strike-off appeal
Northwest London practitioner misled Legal Aid Agency when he asked to pay debt in instalments.
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NewsSolicitor impersonated friend to secure NHS prescriptions
South Wales practitioner struck off after conviction leading to 12-month community order.
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NewsFixed recoverable costs for housing kicked into long grass
Ministry of Justice announces two-year delay, taking implementation beyond next general election.
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NewsNews focus: SRA gets tough on competence
The SRA is taking a more proactive approach to the assessment of continuing competence. Firms can expect a more onerous and intrusive process, and a knock at the door should they fall short.
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NewsCosts shock as CPR changes reverse claimant protection
Amendments to Civil Procedure Rules enacted yesterday are set to come into force from April.
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NewsQuindell intelligence made no difference to price, court hears
Former Slater and Gordon director says it was assumed Quindell had authorised information to be shared.
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NewsEx-Slater and Gordon boss discussed 'back channel' to Quindell
Court hears that Australian former owners were ‘frustrated’ at not getting full picture of seller’s finances.
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NewsLiP sending last-minute email had 'good reason' for missing deadline
Employment Appeal Tribunal finds that technical fault was responsible for message not getting through.
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NewsFirms accused of creating 'toxic culture' will be hauled before SDT
Joint SRA and SDT statement clarifies types of case that will still be referred for hearing.
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NewsFormer PwC partner denies disclosing Quindell struggles over 'quiet coffee' meeting
Claimant alleges that confidential details were used to push down sale price to Slater and Gordon.
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NewsListed law firm sacks chief executive citing 'cultural concerns'
Trading update reveals that profits at stock exchange-listed parent of Rosenblatt nosedived in 2022.
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NewsNon-legal panels set to be removed from most ET hearings
Senior president denies there is any ‘inherent unfairness’ in judges sitting alone.
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NewsSlater and Gordon named in £63m High Court conspiracy claim
Watchstone, formerly known as Quindell, makes submissions over purported lost value of the business.
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NewsPI firm ‘first’ to offer pupillage for barristers
Express Solicitors says it wants to set example to others to develop its own advocates.
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NewsLegal lender Novitas now earmarks £5.3m ‘redress’ to divorce and probate clients
Close Brothers subsidiary incurs another huge loss as borrowers are compensated for inappropriate loans.
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NewsJob uncertainty matches stress among lawyers' biggest concerns
LawCare's annual report maps changes in the nature of calls to charity’s support service.
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NewsNews focus: Novitas - merchant bank takes huge hit on bad litigation loan
Close Brothers shares tanked after the merchant bank announced a huge write-off on the legacy business of ill-starred litigation lender Novitas. The deal has opened a regulatory Pandora’s box too
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NewsMost law students still fixed on moving to London
Undergraduates reveal fixed ideas of what they want from a training firm.
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OpinionWe can’t expect small-fry SRA to fight oligarchs and organised crime
The solicitors’ regulator is not equipped to issue £250m fines or investigate the biggest firms.