All articles by John Hyde – Page 148
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SRA advertising for new director of ‘strategy and innovation’
New recruit likely to receive six-figure salary and be in charge of 40 staff.
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Counsel fee not fixed for claim which left protocol
Court rules that costs officer was right to consider counsel’s advice fee as a disbursement.
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Queen’s Speech: Johnson puts law and order issues at forefront
Sentencing, domestic abuse and divorce all on the government’s notional agenda.
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‘Perverse’ MoD legal reforms will harm troops’ rights, warn lawyers
Government wants time limits for bringing claims and establishment of a no-fault compensation scheme.
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‘Careless’ solicitor cleared over unapproved witness statement
Tribunal finds Nnamdi Gregory Ibe made a mistake but had not breached solicitor rules.
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City firms set for drinking crackdown after tribunal finding
Rewarding staff with booze-fuelled celebrations may be a thing of the past as firms review policies on alcohol consumption.
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DJ wrong to recuse himself on barrister's fees
Solicitors also criticised for seeking opinion of retired district judge to help their case.
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High Court judge allows £786 hourly fees but calls for rate review
Judge says current guideline rates going back to 2010 are ‘not helpful’.
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SRA ‘surprised’ by Freshfields partner's punishment
Regulator hints at possible appeal as clarity sought on what sanctions must be imposed.
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Brain-damaged claimant should not learn of £6.7m award, court rules
Injured man not considered to have sufficient understanding of what settlement covers.
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Amazon hits US legal market with IP law firm network
Retail giant says free link with law firms will allow businesses greater protection in its stores.
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Solicitor's 'off-book' fees showed dishonesty, SRA tells court
Immigration lawyer urges High Court to uphold tribunal's £10,000 fine on appeal by SRA.
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Staff at trade union law firm to strike over pay
Thompsons says it is willing to get round the negotiating table to prevent industrial action.
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Ombudsman floats publishing ‘annual review’ of worst offenders
Legal watchdog also proposes publishing details of all complaints rather than only those that make it through the system.
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‘She was not too drunk to decide’: Beckwith denies taking advantage
Freshfields partner says he would never contemplate abusing his position as high-profile tribunal case continues.
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Freshfields' Beckwith: I didn't kiss colleague after boozy firm outing
Hearing continues into allegations of misconduct against married magic circle partner.
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Merricks v Mastercard: £14bn appeal to be heard by Supreme Court
Walter Merricks CBE has brought claim on behalf of 46 million Mastercard customers in case worth £14bn.
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Attorney general: US-style Supreme Court not in UK’s interests
Geoffrey Cox rules out any likelihood of politicians being actively involved with appointments to the court.
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Legal privilege stays even when client has disappeared, appeal court rules
Global firm Dentons sees off bid for disclosure of client documents.
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SRA prepares for more active role in tech regulation
Regulator to consult on its involvement with legal technology sector over the next four years.