All articles by John Hyde – Page 170
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NewsNews focus: Is the Royal Courts of Justice still fit for purpose?
The Royal Courts of Justice is one of London’s iconic sights but its outdated facilities cost millions to maintain. More needs to be done to turn this Gothic showpiece into a legal hub for the modern age
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NewsCourt security guard who told female lawyer 'spread your legs' is suspended
Court service says officer used 'unintentionally inappropriate language' to female barrister.
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NewsBar regulator handed powers to shut down high-risk practices
Regulator says new powers will only be used where it needs to safeguard client interests.
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NewsEx-solicitor drew up fake contract to help fraudster directors
Contract allowed for ‘retention of title claim’ on the company’s stock that should have gone to repay creditors.
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News'Good for video games, wrong for courts': online claims project hits trouble
Judge overseeing testing of new service says it has been under-resourced and is too complex for chosen development method.
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OpinionWhiplash reform is done, but insurers have reason to fear
The claims industry is fleet-footed and adaptable - and the Civil Liability Bill is half-baked and flimsy.
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NewsDefendant chief issues fraud warning as Civil Liability Bill almost there
Legislation could come into law within days after final hurdle is cleared in House of Lords.
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NewsListed firm seeks more acquisitions after 'strong' performance
Knights plc tells the stock exchange it remains confident about regional growth plans.
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NewsCourt tolerates parties who ignored their own pleadings
Judge agrees to lawyers' requests to 'follow the evidence wherever it may lead'.
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News'Who has skin in the game?' Judge calls for ABS transparency
Lord Justice Irwin suggests system for personal injury claims has become akin to a ‘sausage machine’.
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NewsMishcon’s cash injection for tech start-up helping in fraud fight
Mishcon de Reya has invested into Thirdfort, which is creating ways to secure transactions.
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NewsEx-solicitor stole from elderly clients suffering severe dementia
Hove man has repaid £100,000 taken while he acted with power of attorney.
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NewsClaims boss who led 'extravagant lifestyle' jailed for fraud
Direct Assist Ltd director took £51,000 out of the business when it was on the verge of folding, court finds.
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NewsFlexible court hours return - but MoJ bows to criminal lawyers
Two courts identified for pilot schemes that will begin next spring.
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NewsFirm punished for links with 'dubious' deeds scam operation
Merseyside firm and two directors found to have acted without integrity but not dishonestly.
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NewsLCJ: Crumbling buildings would not be tolerated in other jobs
Lord Burnett calls for substantial investment to bring court facilities up to scratch.
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NewsFirst Court of Appeal hearing to be live-streamed in full
Test case will involve dispute over seating at the former Olympic Stadium in east London.
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NewsVideo hearings set for expansion with County Court pilot
HMCTS continues to roll out remote justice after success of tax tribunal experiment.
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NewsQOCS judgment muddies the waters on costs-shifting
Lawyers believe issue raised by litigation following cycling accident may have to be determined at a higher level.
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NewsBogus immigration lawyers charged thousands for useless advice
In one case, victim faces deportation after receiving ill-informed advice.