All articles by John Hyde – Page 145
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OpinionSolicitors let off the leash as SRA lifts the curfew
The regulator has trusted solicitors to flourish in the absence of restrictions - now it’s a case of hoping it works.
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NewsFirm asks for partner investment after rise in operating expenses
Moore Blatch moves to all-equity partnership model and says the business will be more agile in future.
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NewsConservatives pledge to end ‘abuse’ of judicial review
Manifesto makes no spending commitments on legal aid or court reform.
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NewsNew dawn for legal services as solicitors set free
Solicitors now subject to revised standards placing greater faith in their professional judgement.
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NewsLeigh Day loses success fee battle over Iraqi claims
Dispute with the Ministry of Defence about interpretation of CFAs signed with claimants.
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NewsBarrister removed from new-breed law firm was not a worker, rules tribunal
Tribunal finds Brian Mark was free to choose what work he took on at firm he co-founded.
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News‘Wholly deceitful’ City legal worker siphoned £32k into own accounts
Police say fraudster spent money on holidays and in expensive bars and restaurants.
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NewsOmbudsman ditches mediation scheme after just 4% success rate
Too expensive to fund mediation given the low take-up from all parties.
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NewsFootball club fears for its future after £135k injury claim
Ossett United says it may have to sell its home ground to cover legal costs.
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NewsNegligence claimant entitled to full compensation, rules Supreme Court
Claim against law firm does not lose its value because the case was retrospectively downgraded.
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NewsSupreme Court to rule on compensation in miner's claim
Judgment to be handed down in Edwards v Hugh James Ford Simey (a firm).
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NewsAppeal court re-establishes fixed costs for claim headed to multi-track
Judges urge solicitors to be clear about costs proposals to avoid disputes ending up in court.
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News‘Not their job to seek out claims’ - lawyers see off £10m negligence case
High Court rules claim over allegedly negligent employment tribunal advice should not proceed.
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NewsSolicitor and east London councillor jailed for housing fraud
Muhammad Huran lived in council accommodation for years when he had already purchased another property.
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NewsBuoyant trading statement lifts DWF share price
Newly listed company will report its interim half-year results next month but provided a trading update today.
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NewsSupreme Court to consider Ryanair compensation ruling
Appeal will examine a ruling allowing the airline to compensate passengers directly for flight delays.
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NewsDefendant pays an extra £65,000 after fractional Part 36 defeat
Court makes clear it will impose financial penalties where parties do not accept reasonable offers.
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OpinionPortal purdah purgatory leaves everyone in the dark
Those who need to know about the RTA portal are left in ignorance, while those in the know are silent.
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NewsAppeal court allows contempt proceedings based on pre-action witness statements
Couple had never issued proceedings for substantive relief but will face committal proceedings nonetheless.
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NewsJudge’s ‘intemperate’ language gave appearance of bias
Judge had suggested counsel appearing before him was the organ grinder's monkey.