All articles by John Hyde – Page 158
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NewsAppeal allows stand-still agreement on claim 17 months out of time
High Court decision on inheritance case overturned as Court of Appeal judges give their backing to lawyers' agreement.
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NewsCourt lambasts dispute solicitors for ‘dialogue of the deaf’
Judge urges both parties in commercial litigation to take steps to prepare for trial.
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NewsLawyers fear LiP portal invites insurers to deny everything
MoJ officials appear uncertain about how to stop insurers gaming the new system.
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NewsDWF reveals £12.6m spend on listing in maiden results
One-off costs cut profits, but group maintains upbeat outlook.
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NewsInsurer ARAG stays profitable ahead of West windfall
ATE provider posts small profit but expects to recoup much more from backlog of premiums.
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NewsClients drift to online services - but still crave personal touch
Legal service users still most likely to speak to providers about price, rather than seek information online.
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NewsCourt backs NHS solicitor accused of conspiracy against claimant
Email sent by in-house lawyer did not damage reputation of claimant who had been dishonest.
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NewsFinal box ticked on civil standard of proof for accused solicitors
'Balance of probabilities' will come into force in solicitor tribunals in November following super regulator's approval.
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NewsSupreme Court ruling grants public access to court documents
Justices uphold Court of Appeal decision allowing disclosure to limited scope of court files and bundles.
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NewsSolicitor acted in court for 12 years without being formally qualified
Akindele Ogun sued the SRA after it banned him from exercising higher rights of audience.
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NewsSupreme Court poised for verdict on access to documents
Justices will give their ruling on case where both sides have challenged Court of Appeal.
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NewsLitigants can opt out of digital justice any time, says minister
Government sees off Labour’s proposed amendments to online courts legislation going through parliament.
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NewsCourt rejects appeal against judgment delivered after 18 months
Trial judge found to have caused ‘regrettable’ delay, but no error in law.
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NewsGordon Dadds profits soar - but owners swallow £14m Ince acquisition hit
Financial results for fast-expanding listed business reveal sudden growth in 2019.
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OpinionBuckland is boring choice for justice - and that’s just fine
New lord chancellor brings experience and passion for the nitty-gritty issues.
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NewsLSB seeks to settle independence issue with revised rules
Final internal governance rules are published following period of consultation.
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NewsNew-breed ABS Cubism Law goes into administration
Business goes under after 13 years and with debts stacking up.
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NewsCalifornia poised for long-awaited embrace of non-lawyers
California would be the biggest US state to relax restrictions and liberalise the market.
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NewsCourt slashes £25k costs for superfluous QC
Appeal judge comes down hard on party whose entire legal team arrived for costs hearing after family case.
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NewsManchester firm acquired by expanding regional business
Brabners continues to grow with takeover of six-year-old practice.