All articles by John Hyde – Page 8
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NewsLaw firms join rush to Birmingham’s legal heart
Ward Hadaway one of a clutch of firms opening offices in Birmingham’s city centre.
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OpinionFirms as complaint machines: The SRA’s solution to a problem that doesn’t exist
Client satisfaction with lawyers stands at 87% - so naturally the SRA wants more complaints.
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NewsDishonest solicitor avoids strike-off over ‘moment of madness’
Highly-regarded associate said she was in a ‘haze’ due to work pressures and health issues.
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NewsStruck-out claims revived as judge warns against 'mini-trials'
Sir Peter Lane criticises summary judgment approach in personal injury case.
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NewsJob done? Here's how to complain: SRA proposes new conduct rule
Solicitors should not be afraid of encouraging complaints, regulator says.
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NewsMinority Anexo investors accuse buyers of conspiracy
Anexo states it is complying with its legal duties and dismisses shareholders' allegations as 'speculation'.
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NewsYork firm shuns buyout option to become employee-owned
Long-serving legal executive brought onto board as staff representative.
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NewsSolicitors could still face sanction for delays caused by other parties, LeO warns
When a client complains, the ombudsman will want to see evidence firms tried to progress matters.
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NewsJudge condemns late disclosure in life-support child case
Forcing counsel to ask for disclosure was 'professionally beyond discourteous'.
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NewsBSB ditches new diversity duty for barristers
Bar Council led backlash against new measure for advancing equality.
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NewsJudge throws out 'blunderbuss' Trump order against law firm
Washington court rules that 'unconstitutional' act of retaliation 'casts a chill over whole legal profession'.
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NewsEx-boss of collapsed firm wins unfair dismissal claim
Managing partner left London office of US business before it closed last September.
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NewsVeteran solicitor struck off for concealing bankruptcy
Tribunal says outcome could have been different if 'capable, diligent and competent' solicitor had made frank disclosures.
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NewsScotland to stop unqualified advisers from calling themselves 'lawyers'
Law Society to continue regulating solicitors after Holyrood snubs main recommendation of its own report.
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NewsBirmingham solicitor charged with money laundering
Offences relate to an 11-month period from 2020 to 2021.
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NewsSolicitor rebuked for no-complaint settlement offers
Regulator says actions of 25-year in-house veteran showed ‘concerning lack of judgement’.
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NewsSouth coast firm joins Lawfront legal stable in biggest deal yet
Former Allen & Overy leaders set up PE advisory service as sector reaches for investment.
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NewsSlater and Gordon beats off costs challenge from 224 ex-clients
Senior Costs Judge Rowley says clients understood terms and were not put under pressure to sign.
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NewsEngland's oldest town's biggest law firms are future-proofing in different ways
Three of Colchester’s biggest practices had existential decisions to make about their trading strategy. They chose different paths in terms of identity, ownership and funding.
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NewsMarried pair held in contempt over doctored evidence
Dishonest claimant had said her solicitors let her down over costs information.