All articles by John Hyde – Page 97
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News‘Vexatious’ contempt bid against protest solicitor thrown out by judge
'The court does not grant injunctions to parties to litigation to be used as a weapon against those perceived to be opponents'.
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NewsCity centre court shut down for urgent asbestos tests
Trials moved as Manchester site set to be closed for at least two weeks.
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NewsJudge critical of Fieldfisher’s 'continued failure' causing trial delay
Ruling states that international firm’s lack of supervision of e-disclosure was key problem.
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NewsCrumbling Crown courts: running repair bill tops £35m
78 of the 84 Crown court buildings within the HMCTS estate have a repair request that has yet to be completed.
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NewsInternational firm's 'oversight delayed trial by two years'
Disclosure process in commercial dispute missed 85,000 documents, court hears.
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NewsOmbudsman confident of huge improvements within 18 months
Complaints handler pinning its hopes partly on adoption of new early resolution scheme.
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NewsFirm to pay £35,000 to paralegal sacked after surgery
Employee previously won claims for disability related discrimination and failure to make adjustments.
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NewsClients shopping around and more satisfied than ever - official
Consumer watchdog says poll results prove that efforts to increase choice are working.
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NewsNews focus: CJC forum brainstorms costs reform
Costs lawyers convened at the Civil Justice Council last week to discuss another shakeup. Delegates offered robust opinions, but there was little consensus.
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NewsCourt blocks bid to issue 3,500 cases on just one claim form
Master Davison gives claimant firm Hugh James six months to sort out which claims will survive.
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NewsNew platform pledges to democratise access to group claims
Founders say they can help David take on Goliath through bringing victims together.
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NewsMPs angry as Raab ducks human rights committee
Justice secretary had said he was open to scrutiny of the Bill of Rights Bill.
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NewsSlater and Gordon returns to London with new office opening
Chief executive says the new office represents a ‘return to our roots’ in the capital’s legal district.
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NewsClients given ‘no choice’ of barrister by solicitors
Bar Standards Board says regulatory reform may be needed if consumer interests are not being met.
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NewsCILEX bodies in public spat over regulatory overhaul
Representative body for legal executives wants the opportunity to delegate regulation elsewhere. But the current watchdog disagrees.
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NewsBig and small firms join cost of living bonus push
Magic circle giant and Stockport legal aid practice both offer bonuses for staff.
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NewsClaimants waiting six months to settle whiplash portal cases
Portal was supposed to provide quicker and more efficient routes to justice.
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NewsKnights shares rebound despite profits slide
Listed firm had progress checked in 2022 but says business is ‘highly resilient’.
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NewsBelsner off until October after counsel catches Covid
Second attempt to hear crucial personal injury costs appeal is thwarted.
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NewsAustralian subscription law firm opens to UK
Owners say they want LegalVision to exploit lack of tech-driven providers in this country.