All articles by John Hyde – Page 150
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NewsNews focus: Why comparison sites can't seem to crack the legal sector
Competition watchdogs have bemoaned the dearth of comparison sites in the law. But is there a real appetite for ‘shopping’ among law firms and clients wedded to traditional consumer habits?
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NewsFormer Akin Gump partner charged over expenses claims
Igor Krivoshekov resigned following an internal investigation, firm says.
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NewsLitigation funder secures £92m investment in boost to sector
Augusta managing director says new funding is ‘strong endorsement’ of the industry.
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NewsCourt closures to continue as £1bn upgrade lags
HMCTS has earmarked 77 unnamed courts and tribunals for closure in the coming years.
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NewsVeteran solicitor overpaid client as compliance pressure mounted
Bristol lawyer agrees to remove himself from the roll after admitting problems with running his firm.
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News‘Must-read’ practice guidance for solicitors going it alone
Solicitors can work as freelancers or in unauthorised businesses from 25 November following a radical overhaul of regulation.
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OpinionNo, minister: Implying our judges are biased is economic vandalism
Undermining the judiciary may serve a nefarious political agenda, but it’s not serving the country’s interests.
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NewsDowning Street revives 'Enemies of the People’ row
Number 10 briefing in wake of prorogation judgment evoked Mail’s infamous headline - prompting a swift response from the lord chancellor.
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NewsTribunal fines solicitor found in contempt over breached court order
Mohammed Younis said he acted out of a promise made to his father.
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NewsNew justice minister backs £10k small claims limit
Croydon South MP has been an outspoken critic of the personal injury sector for several years.
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NewsTop Liverpool solicitor reaches career half-century
Law firm director represented Winnie Johnson, mother of Moors Murder victim Keith Bennett.
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NewsJustice bills fall overnight as parliament shuts down
Domestic abuse and divorce legislation both spiked as government enacts prorogation.
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NewsDeloitte muscles into legal education with first trainee solicitors
Graduate programme based on SQE will begin next year and give trainees exposure to wider business.
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NewsPI giant back in profit - after £1.2m spend on redundancies
Bristol-headquartered firm says it is now in position to deal with personal injury reforms.
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NewsHMRC escapes costs after defending appeal over ‘chaotic’ decision
Judge makes clear that a case with merits cannot be treated the same as a case which is obviously meritorious.
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NewsLinklaters mourns equity partner after fatal cycling accident
Iain Wagstaff described as an ’exceptional lawyer and a great friend’.
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NewsUS legal business takes stock and backs out of IPO
Private equity investor steps in to fund Axiom expansion.
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NewsListed PI firm owner flexes muscle before small claims assault
Redde plc, which owns NewLaw and Your Law, upgrading systems ahead of April 2020.
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NewsFixed costs extension as MoJ reveals plans for MedCo system
Diagnosis of non-whiplash injuries will be limited to GPs and consultants.
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News‘Passive’ civil courts urged to improve handling of vulnerable parties
Consultation from the Civil Justice Council offers proposals to make affected people feel more comfortable.