All articles by John Hyde – Page 184
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NewsExperts call for poorest to keep physical access to court
Civil Justice Council backs reform but says it must not come at a cost to vulnerable court users.
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NewsSolicitor tells court: This place is too busy to shut
Cambridge lawyer makes impassioned speech after client told to wait another six months for trial. ‘Powers that be are nowhere to be seen,’ she says.
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OpinionWhy sack the only people propping up our justice system?
Court staff are papering over the cracks: now we’re set to hand them a P45.
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NewsLying claimant found in contempt left £5k out of pocket after seeking £837k
Clinical negligence victim found in contempt of court after case brought by hospital trust.
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NewsGermans better prepared for Brexit than UK lawyers
Just 23% of UK lawyers believe workload will increase, compared to 64% of European lawyers.
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NewsQuoted firm rapped by judge for 'breathtakingly rude' correspondence will face no action
Keystone Law tells stock exchange it will not face disciplinary action over handling of litigation.
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NewsCourt finds no good reason for another look at claimant's budget
Judge finds individually ‘unreasonable’ items become reasonable if overall budget is within limits.
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NewsFirms embrace more relaxed rules on reporting accounts issues
Research finds firms are adapting to the new regime created by the SRA three years ago.
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NewsNeglectful solicitor who left her mother to die is jailed
Prosecutor says case was the worst example of neglect they had come across.
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NewsSRA intervenes after immigration expert jailed for ID conspiracy
South London firm shut down and intervening agent appointed by regulator.
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NewsStaff and creditors will get nothing after ABS collapse
The Will Writing Company called in administrators in February after succumbing to online competition.
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NewsMother alleging abuse left alone in court after failing legal aid test
Judge states outcome might have been different if parties had been represented.
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NewsOutright cold-call ban fails to make it through finance bill
MPs send legislation from the House of Commons with only qualified restrictions on claims managers.
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NewsJudge slams 'game-playing' immigration lawyers and refers three firms to SRA
High Court issues new guidance designed to remind solicitors of their responsibilities.
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NewsAppeal court rules fixed costs apply to claim outside protocol
Judge upholds exemption on multiple defendants but says claimant’s conduct can affect costs outcome.
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NewsConfirmed: Allen & Overy under investigation over Weinstein NDA
SRA chief receives rough ride from MPs over failure to request crucial agreement in meeting with magic circle firm.
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NewsClearing up after dishonest solicitors costing every firm £778 a year
SRA’s annual report explains payments from compensation fund and efforts to recoup money.
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NewsCivil Liability Bill clears latest hurdle as government resolve hardens
Justice minister dismisses figures suggesting personal injury claims figures are on the decline.
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NewsNational firm upbeat despite accounts revealing £3m annual loss
Lyons Davidson says plans to combat challenges in the market are starting to pay off.
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NewsCompensation culture? Stats reveal claims numbers in freefall
Figures released as government prepares for first big test of the Civil Liability Bill.