All articles by John Hyde – Page 127
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NewsFirm defies Covid to boost staff salaries
Kennedys says it is not immune to effects of lockdown but that staff have earned a pay rise.
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NewsEx-client pursued for £1,800 costs years after halting RTA claim
Bill of costs included litigation executive charging £250 an hour for work on minor RTA claim.
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NewsQuindell successor sues PwC for £63m over Slater and Gordon deal
Big Four firm denies allegations of illicit communication affecting 2015 negotiations.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell puts 110 jobs at risk of redundancy
Firm says move to digital processes has changed requirements of the business.
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NewsCity giant self-reports to SRA after trial streamed live on Zoom
Clients from different countries were able to access trial last month in contradiction of court order.
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NewsSacked lawyer handed cash through car window wins appeal
Paul Greenberg insisted the money was a gift and not a top-up of legal aid payments.
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NewsPlanning law overhaul aims to fast-track housing projects
Government hails ‘once in a generation’ opportunity - but critics point to sidelining of local communities.
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NewsBig firms recall most furloughed staff - but job losses loom
Furloughs and freezes part 2 - Firms are braced for 'unpredictable year' despite tentative signs of recovery.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell to run helpline for 1,500 rugby clubs hit by Covid
Firm using link with England Rugby to provide legal and financial advice during difficult times.
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NewsFirm offloads clin neg and PI practice as 25 staff switch
Blake Morgan says it wants to concentrate on developing its healthcare work.
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NewsRemote firm wooing City lawyers vows to donate profits to charity
Aria Grace Law founder says he wants to get away from people at the top making all the money.
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NewsPortable loos and waiting rooms to be installed next to court buildings
Latest measures to tackle the justice backlog that has built up during lockdown.
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NewsCourt rules £2.2m claim was abuse of process - but it lives on
Solicitors punished on costs after it was not made clear claim was unsuitable for low-value protocol.
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NewsTop firm avoids tribunal by agreeing to rebuke
Womble Bond Dickinson blames rogue partner for allowing client account to be used as banking facility.
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NewsNHS facing Covid compensation ‘storm’ from cancer patients
Clinical negligence specialist warns that goodwill towards the NHS during the pandemic will not last.
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NewsClaimant ordered to pay defence costs after fundamental dishonesty finding
Defendant had failed to show collision was bogus but got dishonesty through on extent of injuries.
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NewsNew lockdown rules: Guidance states Manchester offices can still open
People in affected areas should not socialise with people they do not live with in indoor public venues - but offices are not included.
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NewsShoosmiths says WFH requests assumed to be approved in future
National firm will reopen offices next week but will operate an ‘output not occupancy’ policy.
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NewsPre-Covid remote hearings worked well, study finds
Evaluation of 14 completed cases should be treated as 'exploratory and preliminary'.
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NewsFirm defies Covid to increase revenue - but staff bonuses down
Every member of staff at Mills & Reeve will receive at least an extra £966.