All articles by John Hyde – Page 75
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NewsUnpaid staff given hope as Metamorph firm wound up
Just one firm left trading after latest closure of another of the group’s entities.
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NewsFirm expands into public law with big-name hire
Former Simpson Millar director reunited with former colleague in growing Yorkshire firm.
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NewsFormer solicitor wins £15,700 from state redundancy fund
Norfolk director, who was struck off in 2018, claimed for redundancy, notice and holiday pay after firm ceased to exist.
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NewsDevotion to billable hours holding back inclusion, LSB research finds
Super regulator says outdated working practices are stopping the profession from embracing a diverse workforce.
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NewsChalk cautious on Bill of Rights in debut justice questions
New lord chancellor also hesitant to commit to timescale for legislation to reduce SLAPPS.
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NewsCity firm to pay client left in the dark about £5m costs bill
Court also finds Reynolds Porter Chamberlain acted in conflict for both client and her lender.
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NewsFormer opponent buys rights to checkmylegalfees.com
Litigation firm’s boss looking forward to being on the 'same side in court'.
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NewsCourt rejects £63m claim against PwC over Slater and Gordon deal
Quindell successor company sued Big Four firm for alleged breaches of contract and confidence.
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NewsLitigant penalised for being 'rude and abusive' to opponent's firm
Court awards indemnity costs in personal injury case as punishment for the conduct of the defence.
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NewsCleared barrister 'vindicated but exhausted' after long SRA fight
Layla Dean-Verity says the SRA should apologise and help her recover costs.
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NewsGowling 'appalled' by ex-director found guilty of misconduct
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal finds multiple allegations proved against Oliver Bretherton.
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NewsClaims firm splashes £3m on housing disrepair cases
Anexo takes advantage of PI firms exiting market by retraining their staff.
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NewsSRA bosses to meet CILEX this week for transfer talks
Some 20,000 CILEX legal professionals could come under the solicitors’ regulator as early as next year.
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NewsCosts budgeting works but can be tailored to cases, review finds
Costs review also concludes that guideline hourly rates should be adjusted every year.
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NewsSRA asks solicitors for more as budget soars by £10m
Increasing staff numbers and extra AML activity cited as among the reasons for PC fee hike.
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NewsCosts bills based entirely on estimates 'intentionally misleading'
Court rules that firm should be sanctioned after claiming for work that was not carried out.
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NewsFirm’s £41,000 partner cash call not related to economic conditions
Withers announced last month that annual profits had fallen by around 4%.
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NewsFirm mergers announced across England and Wales
Market consolidates with mergers in Surrey, Gloucestershire, Cumbria and Manchester.
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NewsClaim falls away after solicitors underpaid court fee by £24
Deadline had been missed after solicitors’ inadvertent error in landlord-tenant dispute.
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NewsNews focus: Solicitor-apprenticeships breathe new life into the City
Solicitor-apprenticeships are catching on fast at leading firms in the City and elsewhere, as antiquated attitudes to training and hierarchies wither. A quiet revolution is under way.