All articles by John Hyde – Page 90
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NewsSolicitor's libel defence fails over ‘oppressive and unjust’ conduct
Judge says defendants repeatedly ignored court orders and failed to engage with process.
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NewsCourt refuses assessment costs cap despite 'odd' initial bill
Defendants had argued that initial bill of £83,000 had been 'grossly exaggerated'.
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NewsLawyer struck off after US conviction for shares conspiracy
Matthew Ledvina failed to appear before the tribunal as he was found to have acted dishonestly.
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NewsLegal executive of 20 years banned for backdating signatures
Power of attorney specialist tried twice to rectify errors but misconduct was uncovered years later.
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NewsSolicitor’s redundancy process was procedurally fair, rules tribunal
Partners’ marking of at-risk pool of solicitors was not biased or predetermined.
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NewsSRA bans a thief and a forger who had been with leading firms
Non-solicitors from Browne Jacobson and Keoghs sanctioned after serious misconduct from both.
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NewsSimpson Millar tells conveyancing clients: We’re working round the clock
Complaints continue to come in as clients say they still do not know if and when transactions will complete.
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NewsGovernment offers SRA unlimited fining powers for economic crime
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill includes removal of statutory limit on fines for solicitors.
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NewsLawyers pleased with proposals to ‘evolve’ arbitration rules
Law Commission says central provisions of the Arbitration Act should remain unchanged.
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NewsFirm loses costs bid after ‘benefitting’ from claimant’s unreasonable conduct
Offshore firm had tried to recover costs of defending misguided employment tribunal claim.
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NewsGreene tells tribunal: I did not lie to the court
SDT hears that statement placed before county court was ‘reflection’ of Greene’s belief at the time.
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NewsNews focus: EU to clamp down on booming litigation funding sector
The EU is clamping down on what it sees as the worst elements of litigation funding, but UK funders say that those pushing for more regulation have failed to understand how the market works.
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NewsFirms must deduct 50% from damages to survive fixed costs extension
Costs expert predicts more disputes if firms need to make up shortfall from client damages.
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NewsSimpson Millar apologises to clients after weeks of conveyancing chaos
Clients of Simpson Millar say they were 'left high and dry' after the national firm announced the closure of its conveyancing department.
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NewsLawyers should have to warn clients about environmental damage, say campaigners
Open letter signed by 170 members of the profession says 'modest' changes are needed now.
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NewsSRA rebuffs request to reopen board meetings to public and press
Chief executive Paul Philip says public meetings 'clearly proved to be an ineffective way of providing that information and insight.’
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NewsSolicitor struck off after ‘moment of madness’ verifying forged signature
Cheshire solicitor falsely said she had witnessed clients’ signatures on child travel consent forms.
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NewsCourt denies claimant chance to recover deductions made by PI firm
Judge finds that signed authority was given and fees claim was made too late.
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NewsEU to impose regulation and fee caps on litigation funders
Funders accused of 'seeking profit maximisation at the expense of claimants'.
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NewsLegal aid solicitor fined for using disbursement money to pay staff
Mladen Kesar said he was unaware of the accounts rules and overwhelmed by running his business.