All articles by John Hyde – Page 140
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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.
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NewsMcMillan Williams creditors poised for tiny return on £15m owed
Taylor Rose TTKW has paid £450,000 as first instalment on purchase of the south east firm.
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NewsNew limits on compensation fund to save costs
SRA will also stop covering unpaid fees of barristers and other professional experts.
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NewsLimitation changes 'not an attack on veterans', says forces minister
Johnny Mercer MP says new six-year limit will still permit claims for injuries developing later in life.
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NewsJudge replaced after private comments overheard on Zoom chat
Family judge had said mother in care proceedings case was trying ‘every trick in the book’ to avoid questions.
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NewsMost Irwin Mitchell staff going back full-time - but partner pay still reduced
Talks ongoing with staff at national firm about continuing on furlough or working reduced hours.
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NewsCounsel fee denied after RTA claim settles day before trial
Defendant successfully sees off £1,200 claimed for brief fee and skeleton argument.
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NewsCourt attendees in England asked to wear masks from next week
New guidance requires lawyers to wear face coverings in all public areas - but not courtrooms themselves.