All articles by John Hyde – Page 175
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NewsFake lawyer jailed for £68k immigration advice fraud
Judge says con-woman decided to embark on a ‘fantasy life’ as a successful lawyer.
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News'We know what it's like' - Leigh Day sets up its own regulatory team
Three-person group put together to offer advice on disciplinary matters.
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NewsComparison site unveils plans to start ranking solicitors
Algorithm works out top scores based on client reviews and other factors affecting quality.
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NewsNews focus: justice goes the distance In Anglesey
As towns across the country are denuded of courtroom provision, pop-up courts using video technology are filling the vacuum. The Gazette goes behind the scenes at one such court in Wales.
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News'Balance tilted to defendants' - Law Society lambasts LASPO
Chancery Lane calls for rethink of civil justice reforms after five years.
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NewsPI firm confirms £700k redundancy costs but overall profits soar
Cardiff practice plans to concentrate more on work outside of RTA claims.
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NewsShorter trials scheme goes permanent
Amendments to Civil Procedure Rules will provide for the Shorter Trials Scheme to operate from next month in the Business and Property Courts.
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NewsCivil Liability Bill: MoJ unveils plan for holding insurers to account
Insurance companies must report to financial regulators with details of costs before and after legislation.
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NewsMoJ runs out of money to develop debt collection upgrade
Department says plans are ‘no longer affordable’ within the MoJ’s funding allocation for the 2015 spending review period.
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NewsWoman compensated for alleged historical sex abuse by solicitor
Shropshire practitioner died days before he was due to face charges in court.
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NewsSuper regulator needs more time to rule on practising rights
Legal Services Board defers decision on handbook changes opposed by Law Society.
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NewsCivil Liability Bill: One concession but Gauke stands firm on PI reform
MPs stick to party political lines as they debate changes that could be a major blow for claimant lawyers.
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NewsCourt of Protection costs ordered after conduct 'verging on arrogance'
Judge makes rare decision to show disapproval at the conduct of proceedings involving a local authority.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell profits dip again as sluggish period continues
National firm happy with trading performance and says it has invested for future prosperity.
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NewsFirm's 'huge' £1.6m costs bill for death in custody case to be hacked back
Judge required to decide whether attendance at inquest and criminal trial was relevant to civil claim.
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NewsMistrust endemic between PI lawyers, relatives and case managers
Research reveals perception of poor standards from all sides of the process for managing seriously injured people.
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NewsBroker pledges PII product based on firms' long term history
New analytics tools allow Marsh to tailor how it calculates risk of each client.
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NewsHelp for firms falling short on complaints-handling
Guidance states importance of notifying clients about ombudsman at the time of engagement as well as at the end of a complaints process.
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NewsCourt warning after solicitor called by own client to give evidence
Mr Justice Fraser says it was highly unsatisfactory for national firm associate to be placed in such a position.