All articles by John Hyde – Page 77
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NewsNews focus: Hillsborough families are unimpressed by public advocate plan
Critics of Dominic Raab’s proposed Independent Public Advocate say it will lack the power, authority and resources to hold the government and public bodies properly to account after a major disaster.
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NewsSacked solicitor duped investors into thinking he was still working
Tribunal strikes off solicitor after finding he took advantage of potential funders.
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NewsNational firm gives staff free stake in the business
HF says employee share scheme is part of turning the traditional model ‘on its head’.
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NewsManchester firm unveils plans to recruit 150 new staff
Veritas Solicitors will open several new departments as part of expansion plans.
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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.