All articles by John Hyde – Page 78
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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.
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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.