All articles by John Hyde – Page 74
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NewsSRA intervenes to shut down Metamorph firms
Staff informed that intervention was imminent before agents visited offices across England.
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NewsMetamorph crisis: Winding-up orders, staff unpaid and directors quitting
At least three offices set to close as financial difficulties plague law firm group.
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NewsJudge rejects plea to postpone judgment publication
Court rules that tribunal's decision became public once it was handed to the parties.
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NewsDavid Greene cleared of misconduct by SDT
Private prosecution case brought against former Law Society president is dismissed in full.
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NewsBelsner won’t end claims deduction disputes, costs lawyers predict
Court of Appeal ruling has advanced calls for reform of the Solicitors Act, according to new survey.
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OpinionOffering £900 legal fees for Post Office victims is laughable
We risk inflicting yet more injustice on these people if they are denied proper legal advice.
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NewsBig Five law societies fight SRA's SIF plan
Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester societies express ‘deep concern’ that regulator failed to consult on other options.
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NewsPostmasters' compensation swallowed up by official receiver, inquiry hears
Bankrupt client offered only £8,000 of £259,000 compensation following wrongful conviction.
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NewsMass marketing campaign to kick off £17bn Mastercard claim
Group action could be worth up to £17bn as individuals claim ‘up to £300’ each.
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NewsLaw leads on social mobility - but ‘too focused’ on top universities
Latest mobility foundation report highlights firms’ positive action but says there is scope to do better.
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NewsSettlement day before trial 'moderately unreasonable', court rules
Judge rejects defendant’s suggestions that vast chunks of costs should be denied.
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NewsPost Office victims to be compensated but cap put on legal costs
Government says it will allow 'reasonable' costs for the 555 postmasters ineligible for existing scheme.
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NewsCourt of Appeal rejects father’s plea for male expert
Judge decision in this instance does not ‘rule out the possibility’ in future.
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NewsFirm expands south east with latest merger deal
Birketts Solicitors began life in East Anglia but is beginning to look further afield.
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NewsBank alleges that firm conspired with client to deny payment
Firm and solicitor fail with application to have key part of proceedings struck out.
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NewsSolicitor's dismissal while he was off sick was unfair, tribunal rules
Judge finds firm should have waited until Bedfordshire solicitor was back at work.
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NewsListed firm owner warns of £4m hit after litigation funder losses
Shares in Rosenblatt Group plunge after chief executive says she is 'very disappointed' with subsidiary's position.
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NewsDelays plague civil justice with trials taking months to come to court
No let-up in waiting times for claims to come to court, according to latest statistics.
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NewsIncompetent solicitor a 'serious and continuing' risk to the public
SDT bans solicitor after he failed to take appropriate action to stop a property fraud.