All articles by John Hyde – Page 165
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NewsRegulator to 'sweep' 500 websites to monitor price compliance
Firms told they cannot simply refuse to comply with new fees transparency rules.
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NewsStansted 15 solicitor avoids jail - but could still face SRA probe
Melanie Strickland says she acted to expose ‘brutal nature’ of the deportation process.
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NewsFunder secures £100m to pay disbursements on major injury claims
SpectraLegal says it will 'aggressively expand' its reach in the UK.
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NewsMoJ prepares next cash call on Treasury for courts upgrade
Formal submission of the business case for more funding will be made next week.
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NewsCourt allows 'indulgence' of adding group claims after deadline
Defendant in industrial injury case said another extension would cause it real prejudice.
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NewsCourt rejects bias claim over 'warm and friendly' link to opposing solicitor
Arbitration chair had worked alongside QC and solicitor acting for one party, but court says this did not lead to bias.
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NewsNews focus: A freelance life off the legal treadmill
More and more lawyers, attracted to the notion of not being tied to a particular practice while working flexibly, become consultants. As law firms are discovering, freelancers offer manifold benefits
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NewsDone deal: Firm completes £10m Oxford signing
Enlarged practice expected to result in 30% profit margin.
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NewsClaims farmer sets up law firm to manage whole PI process
National Accident Helpline will restructure its business ahead of reforms.
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NewsImproving ombudsman edges closer to time targets
New case management system appears to be working, complaints handler reports.
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NewsLandlords should not call the tune on housing court, says Law Society
Solicitors’ representative body says the case has not been made for a specialist court.
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NewsJob losses as rescued legal costs firm back in administration
Practice had strong links with the PI sector but struggled as its law firm partners collapsed.
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NewsSceptical judges told: 'We're a long way from video hearings'
Consultation with office-holders reveals extent of unease about growing influence of technology in civil justice.
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NewsCivil Justice Council says no need for specialist housing court
Government wants separate division to help reduce delays in the justice system.
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NewsShare price tumbles after Gordon Dadds makes £10m funding call
Company says it wants to take ‘swift advantage’ of opportunities in legal and professional services sectors.
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NewsCourt approves £550 hourly rate for Philip Green lawyers
Two trials set to begin next month, with large proportion of costs already incurred.
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NewsAppeal restores unrepresented litigant's claim after system bounced oversize email
Judge says litigant should not be blamed for his failure to make the Employment Appeal Tribunal's deadline.
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NewsCPS can take no more cuts - attorney general
Geoffrey Cox QC grilled in parliament about failings - but says critics are exaggerating.
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OpinionComment: Wholesale failures bode ill for online revolution
If those in charge can’t get the phones to work, what chance the biggest digital upgrade ever attempted?
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NewsVos: Let's rethink litigation to attract female talent
Leading judge says a new system aimed at creating a work-life balance can improve diversity in the judiciary.