All articles by John Hyde – Page 14
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NewsEversheds cites ‘challenging’ conditions as it reports flat results
Profit dips slightly - in contrast to last year’s 17% rise.
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NewsComplaints surge prompts SRA probe into solicitors’ competence
Family, and landlord and tenant law will be focus of thematic review.
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NewsInsurance law specialist expands with employment acquisition
HF continues expansion of services with move for three established brands.
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NewsFormer clients allege solicitors charging millions were ‘aimless’
Court makes procedural rulings effectively allowing claims against firm to continue.
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NewsHero costs lawyer recovering after being stabbed in Southport attack
Firm director working next door to attack scene stepped in front of attacker to protect children.
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NewsMidlands firm fined £46,000 for AML shortcomings
Financial penalty set at 1.6% of income despite no evidence of harm to clients or third parties.
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NewsBogus asylum claims: most firms have 'robust' client vetting systems, SRA probe finds
One in 10 clients turned away by firms offering immigration and asylum services, thematic review reveals.
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NewsMinisters urged to increase judicial salaries by 6%
Pay body raises ‘significant and persistent’ problems with recruiting high-quality judges.
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NewsIn depth: NHS claims costs continue to rise - what next?
The financial burden on the NHS remains heavy but what will the new government do to tackle clinical negligence costs?
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NewsMoD appeals after RAF's legal chief found to have ‘sabotaged’ solicitor’s career
Lawyer 'annoyed very senior colleagues' in legal branch who 'did not expect to justify their conduct'.
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NewsEx-Axiom Ince staff win awards over botched redundancy process
Firm closed last October but did not comply with its redundancy obligations.
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NewsOmbudsman misses key targets but happy with progress
Complaints handler also reveals area of law that attracts the most consumer grievances.
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NewsLegal regulators at loggerheads, ‘hostile’ exchanges show
Relations between the Bar Standards Board and the oversight regulator 'worsening by the day'.
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NewsNational firm's staff to share £3m after record year
New Birmingham office and 22 partner hires in standout year for Mills & Reeve.
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NewsTrainee barrister found safe after going missing on Spanish island
Mother reunited with her son after a GoFundMe campaign to help in search.
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NewsSRA confirms hikes in compensation fund levies
Fund reserves will be restored over the next three years after costly interventions.
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NewsPost Office general counsel steps back from business
Ben Foat has appeared before the Post Office Inquiry to explain disclosure failings.
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NewsManaging partner diverted pension contributions to prop up firm
Regulator investigated south-west firm after complaints from four members of staff.
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NewsInsurers hail ruling that credit hire company was the 'real instigator' of claim
Judge finds that credit hire organisation should be on the hook in unsuccessful claims.
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NewsClaims firm targets 30 new staff as rapid expansion continues
Business celebrates its 15th anniversary by announcing recruitment drive.