All articles by John Hyde – Page 188
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News23 new boilers and 15 roofs: HMCTS insists it is fixing weather-beaten courts
Chief executive assures lawyers the courts service has redoubled efforts to fix temporary and long-term problems.
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NewsLegal wishlist for Hammond's first spring statement
Chancellor set to outline any new spending plans in next week’s speech to parliament.
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NewsData watchdog reveals big fall in cold-calling complaints
Practice of unsolicited calls and messages is universally hated, but enforcement action appears to be working.
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NewsLASPO review: government to revisit 'ambitious' summer deadline
Justice secretary David Gauke insists he does not want the review to slip into 2019.
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NewsMPs lament 'chaotic' aftermath of court closures
Lord chancellor insists court buildings that are not always used must be considered for closure.
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NewsJackson reveals his one regret on eve of retirement
Departing judge says his warnings about legal aid provision were not heeded.
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NewsAccountants fight MoJ curb on legal work
Dispute over scope of ICAEW’s regulation of reserved legal services set for High Court.
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NewsSimpson Millar fined for part in £4.5m stamp duty avoidance
Firm collected around £350,000 from promoters pushing the scheme and clients benefitting from it.
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NewsDreamvar loss could price out small firms
Last week the Court of Appeal heard that smaller firms could be priced out of conveyancing if a controversial ruling is upheld.
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NewsCourt of Appeal backs closure of firm over £2.9m bill
Judge says decision to intervene was not disproportionate or irrational.
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NewsPI market will shrink to just a dozen firms says legal investor
Risk capital manager believes high street banks are pulling out from the market for smaller firms.
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NewsAccounts reveal £7.6m annual loss at rescued Simpson Millar
New parent company agrees to write off acquired debts along with 'letter of comfort'.
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NewsJudge pleads with counsel for end to 17-year 'orgy of litigation'
Court also rejects appeal which amounted to giving litigant ‘another bite at the cherry’.
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NewsBrexit won't send us down 'parochial back alley', says Briggs LJ
Supreme Court justice says the UK may be strengthened as a dispute resolution centre after leaving the EU.
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NewsClaimant wins costs protection after CoA decides when rules apply
Unsuccessful litigant faced adverse costs orders for parties added to claim after 2013.
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NewsDiscount rate disaster? Direct Line profits up £200m in a year
Claimant lawyers criticise attempts by insurers to lobby for reform when profits still so healthy.
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NewsSimpson Millar 'very sorry' as 91 jobs axed
National firm seeking to recover from difficult period under previous owners.
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NewsSolicitors not expected to help opposing LiPs
The Supreme Court has said that solicitors should not be expected to flag up procedural mistakes made by litigants in person.
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NewsNews focus: Collision course over PI discount rate
Insurers and claimant personal injury lawyers crave clarity on the discount rate amid a blizzard of accusation and counteraccusation. But they may have to wait a while yet.
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NewsGreen light for Hawking's NHS judicial review
Judge says case is of sufficient public interest to require a limit on costs liability.