All articles by John Hyde – Page 169
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NewsMoJ reveals 20% annual fall in personal injury claims
Figures ahead of latest reforms confirm dramatic decline in number of low-value claims.
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NewsNew ombudsman tool lets consumers road-test their complaint
Tests of the scheme has resulted in hundreds of complaints being directed elsewhere.
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NewsPrice transparency era begins today - but clients urged not to be blinded by costs
Law Society wants public to be equally concerned with regulatory protection and service levels.
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NewsContinuing competence under LSB's microscope with new review
Legal Services Board notes lack of regular formal assessment of practitioners during their careers.
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NewsRyanair's strike compensation battle to end up in the courts
Experts estimate outstanding compensation to delayed passengers could be as much as £55m.
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NewsGerman-based network leads acquisition of Manchester firm
Investor pledges deal will create a ‘stand out model that will shake up the legal scene’.
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OpinionWhy is judicial misconduct so cloaked in secrecy?
We find out every detail of solicitors’ misdeeds. We’re not even told what judges have done wrong.
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NewsSimpson Millar still growing with new acquisition
Firm also says a new brand is needed to break down barriers that stop people accessing legal services.
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NewsBoxing guru loses £922k costs fight with former lawyers
Frank Warren sought to argue he was not liable for agreements transferred to another firm.
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NewsStaff offered bonuses up to £3,600 under firm's new 'John Lewis' scheme
Hodge Jones & Allen agrees to sell the business to an employee ownership trust.
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NewsChild abuse solicitor fined after disclosure to journalist
Respondents complained after information shared in pre-action protocol appeared in newspaper article.
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NewsNews focus: Buying in to price transparency
New rules on publishing price and service information kick in this week. Enforcement will be light-touch at first, but marketeers say law firms should exploit the opportunity to showcase their wares
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NewsPI firm collapsed owing more than £40m after row with insurers
Details emerge of the reasons behind the failure of industrial disease specialist Roberts Jackson.
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News'Hotline to your lawyer' app service piloted for £24 a month
Developer opens UK trial working in the south west with national firm Slater and Gordon.
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NewsCoA criticises trial judge for leading litigant in person
Appeal finds that trial judge went too far in trying to counter any perceived imbalance.
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NewsCourts Bill: judges will decide what powers they farm out, says Gauke
Opposition raises concerns about qualification requirements of authorised staff taking on judicial tasks.
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NewsWaggott 'meal ticket' appeal leaves lawyers waiting for maintenance guidance
Wife had appealed decision to end her periodical payments as of March 2021.
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NewsSolicitors win on appeal over status of costs bills
Separate billing for profit costs and disbursements did not prevent invoices from being statute bills.
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NewsSolicitors warned about acting as 'hired guns' for dubious clients
SRA makes public plea to practitioners to prioritise their wider professional obligations.
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NewsClaim restored after court rejects implied sanction for 'trivial' rule breach
Judge said mistakes represented a ‘flagrant disregard’ for the rules, but his decision to strike out claim was overturned.