All articles by John Hyde – Page 106
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News
Gateley admits client data lost through cyber attack
Company’s shares drop sharply after it confirms ‘intrusion’ into IT systems.
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News
Court skewers solicitors over ‘multiple errors’ of service
Claimant sent bill of costs to the wrong address and the wrong recipient.
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News
Court of Appeal rejects major shift on interim relief for ET claims
Claimant had argued she was discriminated against by not being able to seek interim relief.
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News
Hardwicke Chambers changes name over links to slave trade backer
Decision appears to be ridiculed in Twitter posts by justice minister Lord Wolfson QC.
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News
Firms tear up office return plans as PM extends Covid restrictions
Thousands of law firm workers face at least another four weeks based mostly away from the office.
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News
SRA postpones indemnity fund closure for 12 months
Regulator will consult on next steps, including alternative arrangements to protect retired solicitors.
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News
Appeal overturns 'Checkmylegalfees' PI costs victory
Court's ruling seen as important yardstick for a number of similar appeals waiting to be heard.
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News
Consolidation gathers pace as firm numbers dip below 10,000
SRA figures show there were 9,974 firms at the start of this month, the lowest number in 11 years.
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News
Police probe suspect drugs tests used in criminal and family cases
In one case, a mother had children removed from her care on the basis of a contested report.
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Opinion
Forcing firms onto review sites would deny clients a choice
If review and comparison sites are so worthwhile, the market will prove that without regulators meddling.
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News
Regulators consider forcing firms to sign up to review websites
Legal Services Board paper says sites could become mandatory if progress is not fast enough.
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News
No-fault divorce won’t come into force in 2021, government concedes
Justice minister says rules changes and testing of the new system cannot be done by initial deadline.
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News
SRA plans to prosecute any solicitor flouting pre-med ban
New rules came into force last week requiring a medical examination for any successful whiplash claim.
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News
‘Bleak’ picture of massive PII premiums set to remain for now
Broker says increasing costs will be experienced even by those firms which are claim-free.
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News
Lawyers secure hospital U-turn on maternity ward visits
Pre-action letter said ban was unlawful and went against government guidance.
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News
News focus: Confusion reigns over whiplash portal
As the news media trumpet the government’s dubious line that PI reforms will cut motor premiums, injured people must grapple with a complex and confusing system for compensation claims
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News
Firms are boosted by online reviews, claims SRA
Regulator’s pilot scheme has secured 70 firms to sign up to greater engagement with review and comparison websites.
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News
Fraudsters will ‘evolve’ after whiplash reforms says insurance lawyer
Fraud expert says there remains plenty of scope for people to make exaggerated claims.
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News
More CPD hours a ‘blunt instrument’ for ensuring high standards
New report commissioned by the LSB says there is greater scope for lawyer self-assessment.
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News
Tribunal judges annoyed by technology faults in remote hearings
New survey finds there has also been confusion caused by multiple pieces of guidance.