All articles by John Hyde – Page 8
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NewsFirm denied £30,000 success fee over 'desultory' insurance checks
Judge says checks on client's legal expenses policy were designed so they would commit to a CFA.
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NewsSRA wants heads-up from firms before mergers and acquisitions go through
Regulator consults on filling the gaps in its understanding of fast-growing law firms.
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NewsFamily courts could face new battles over social media ban
Courts will increasingly see access to social media sites as a child welfare issue, experts claim.
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NewsClaimant told to put up £600,000 to save case against firm
Lawyers can apply to have claim struck out if costs security order cannot be met.
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NewsVeteran's mistakes did not amount to misconduct, tribunal rules
Solicitor of 47 years cleared of breaching any regulatory rule after three-day tribunal hearing.
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NewsDozens of firms exit PI as big players exert their dominance
Market moving towards consolidation and more firms likely to be squeezed out.
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NewsParalegal barred for trying to cover up forgotten email
London lawyer was dismissed by her firm the day after trying to amend time entry.
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NewsClaims firm opens new front in motor finance battle
Barings Law says some people may be entitled to bring separate claims against lenders.
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NewsSolicitor and asbestos campaigner awarded OBE
Reward for a career dedicated to representing individuals with diseases such as mesothelioma.
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NewsConvicted stalker solicitor faces new practice condition
Regulator continues to investigate solicitor over various issues.
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NewsLegal academic who championed Post Office victims is honoured
Professor Richard Moorhead, who qualified as a solicitor doing white collar criminal defence, receives OBE.
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NewsHigh Court to test SRA privilege rights
Three-day hearing will be held over regulator’s right to obtain solicitor-client discussions to conduct investigations.
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NewsSRA sets out post-Mazur guidance
Law firms told to take risk-based approach in eagerly-awaited response to Court of Appeal ruling.
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NewsClaimant whose £50,000 claim was cut to £3,609 not dishonest
Judge says claimant believed he was telling the truth even if his reporting of symptoms was misleading.
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NewsLawyers who fight complaints to face massive rise in fees
Office for Legal Complaints consults on proposals to incentivise early resolution.
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NewsSolicitor raided client accounts as stricken firm hit overdraft limit
Sole remaining partner said he was trying to preserve Consett firm for loyal staff and clients.
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NewsClaims firm sees off winding up petition
Ryans Solicitors specialises in housing disrepair, undisclosed commissions and finance claims, as well as investor action group claims.
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NewsReformers ask why pleas for urgent PACCAR reversal being ignored
Members of Civil Justice Council working group say delays to implementing landmark report are causing more damage.
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NewsRecord-breaking £4m PI claim thrown out over dishonesty
Social media analysis and surveillance showed claims of life-changing injuries were wildly over-stated.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell linked with private equity move to fix partner issue
National firm says it regularly reviews its funding options but has made no final decision.