John Hyde
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Post Office lawyer worried that openness would risk adverse publicity
Inquiry hears of close relationship between PR strategists and Post Office lawyers.
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Solicitor who charged dishonest Grade A rate is struck off
Solicitor passed off work as his own and inflated costs by thousands of pounds.
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'Weekends ruined': Ditch Friday deadlines and reduce stress all-round, say litigators
Wellbeing champions say lawyers should think more progressively about when to require service.
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In depth: Post Office Inquiry - profession braces itself for more uncomfortable revelations
So far seven lawyers have been summoned to give evidence before the Post Office Inquiry. And with the roll call set to grow even longer, the profession is bracing itself for more uncomfortable revelations that may have far-reaching repercussions for practice and ethics.
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Calls grow in parliament to extend SRA’s unlimited fining powers
House of Lords committee also suggests allowing the regulator to probe the actions of private investigators.
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Mayfair firm bought in pre-pack deal after administrators called in
Firm snapped up by HCR Law to grow its healthcare law division.
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Fletchers owner splashes £74m on acquisitions in two years
Spending spree included £32m purchase of a case acquisition specialist Blume.
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City firm and former partner charged by SRA over events from 2015
Candey plans to contest charges over sources of funds and says it has acted 'entirely properly'.
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Employee forged signature after feeling ‘pressured’ by client
SRA says conveyancing assistant acted dishonestly when put under pressure to complete purchase.
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Claimant spends £28k challenging an ATE premium worth £393
Former client in costs challenge claim wanted documents outlining whether commissions were paid to insurer.
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Courts at loggerheads over medical agency fee details
Question of whether civil claimants need to reveal details of fees paid to medical agencies continues to vex the courts.
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‘I couldn’t just walk away from Post Office,’ barrister tells public inquiry
Simon Clarke denies that his firm threw itself under the bus for its client.
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Post Office live: Key lawyer says Post Office 'watered down' his advice
Today's witness is barrister Simon Clarke, who joined Cartwright King in 2010 and started working with the Post Office in 2013.
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Parties driven out of court by block listing backlogs
Litigants give up pursuing their claim to the full because of frustration with courts.
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Post Office live: Top KC asked whether he was 'set up' by organisation
Brian Altman KC, who advised the Post Office between 2013 and 2021, is questioned on his role in the organisation's response to the emerging Horizon scandal.
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Former City solicitor jailed for 15 years for role in £30m Ponzi scheme
Jonathan Denton’s misconduct led to his firm being fined £500,000 by the SDT.
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Banned solicitor jailed for false immigration claims
Flora Mendes was struck off nine years ago but continued to make money from immigration work.
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New firm owners shun billable hour for all-round service
Former colleagues go into business together seeking to provide holistic approach.
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‘I didn’t come here to lie’: Post Office solicitor denies evidence cover-up
Jarnail Singh said he did not know about Horizon bugs in 2010 - but he was emailed details.
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Post Office live: Former head of criminal Jarnail Singh worried about brand reputation
Follow our live blog from the public inquiry into the Post Office Horizon scandal.