All articles by John Hyde – Page 116
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NewsSlater and Gordon backs care home public inquiry
National firm backs calls by campaign group for inquiry into government’s handling of pandemic.
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NewsLaw firm chief makes £61m by cashing in half his shares
Knights completes share placing which is intended to bring in a more diverse shareholder base.
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NewsCorbyn bid for pre-action disclosure dismissed as ‘fishing’ by court
Master says media attention on claim against Labour party does not mean case should be treated differently.
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NewsSafety fears remain after Covid-hit court reopens within a day
Physical hearings now outnumbering remote hearings in England and Wales despite spread of coronavirus.
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NewsRosenblatt shareholders in line for dividend after ‘resilient’ performance
Listed group claims best ever financial performance for law firm and is upbeat about 2021 prospects.
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OpinionReview sites: one rant could be fatal
One client’s online review has cost him £28,000. But the stakes can be even higher for firms on the receiving end.
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NewsDepartment store law? Firms given chance to host litigation concessions
Legal businesses say firms should capitalise on demand for litigation following pandemic.
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NewsDBA ruling 'gives profit power back to law firms'
Law firm investor says entrepreneurial practices should profit from Zuber judgment.
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NewsSRA blitz continues on firms breaching transparency rules
Nine firms now been subject to enforcement action by the regulator.
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NewsEmail attachments not covered by legal privilege, court clarifies
Supreme Court refuses permission to appeal in case looking at scope of legal professional privilege.
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NewsAppeal blocked over ‘informed consent’ for solicitor’s £3.6m fees
Client objected to ‘horse trading’ between his lawyers and opponents, but court finds he knew what was happening.
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NewsSolicitors forced into the office tell charity they feared for their jobs
Law Society reminds firms they must have personnel in only where it is 'absolutely necessary'.
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NewsTV star wins Part 36 costs battle over newspaper's late acceptance
Judge backs claimant but warns ruling is not green light for refusing to enter negotiations.
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NewsDisgruntled client ordered to pay £25,000 damages for libellous review
National firm brought action after new enquiries dropped by up to 50% following 'scam solicitor' comment.
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NewsCourt kills off fraud claim by LiP against City giant
Disgruntled buyer urged not to ‘vent his frustration’ at law firm over aborted purchase.
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NewsBAME clients less trusting of lawyers than white clients, watchdog finds
New report by consumer panel says regulators must start to address what it perceives as inequality among clients.
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NewsSolicitors refuse to back ombudsman’s 19% budget rise
Increase request is ‘out of step’ at a time when so many firms may be struggling.
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NewsDoctors plead for legal protection from Covid judgement calls
Representative bodies say medics are worried about legal consequences of making crucial decisions about emergency care.
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NewsNews focus: Guideline hourly rates - ending the big freeze?
The Civil Justice Council has unveiled its long-awaited report on guideline hourly rates. Clarity is to be welcomed but after a decade-long freeze it could be a while before solicitors reap the benefits.
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NewsLaw firm workers say they are being forced into the office
Staff tell the Gazette that bosses do not trust them to work from home.