All articles by John Hyde – Page 2
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NewsStruck-off solicitor slams national firm's 'toxic environment' in parting shot
Regulator does not endorse comments made by solicitor who lied to clients about case progression.
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NewsFull steam ahead as shipping colleagues launch new firm
New firm will ditch billable hours model for a fixed fee arrangement.
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NewsParalegal barred for trying to cover up missed emails
Employee was supposed to send client trade mark reminders but had not completed this task.
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NewsPost Office: Lawyers making millions from faulty redress schemes in spotlight
Payments to sub-postmasters take so long that some die before they receive a penny, MPs report.
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NewsNew year brings extra fees as hourly rates uplifted
Master of the rolls also reveals that future rates may depend on work rather than location.
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NewsLatest SEND backlog ‘alarming’, says specialist solicitor
Pushing mediation may be one option for tackling rising backlog.
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NewsRosenblatt founder makes formal board clear-out bid
Meeting convened to discuss the possible replacement of senior executives.
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NewsSolicitor asked another firm to amend date on property sale
Experienced solicitor acted after his client’s transaction went through a day after SDLT deadline.
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NewsSRA ordered to pay £184k costs after botched prosecution of City lawyer
Regulator admits it ‘should have done better’ after waiting over a year to tell solicitor of internal report that undermined its case.
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NewsFirm to appeal negligence finding over property dispute
Solicitors had argued in court that not all mistakes constituted professional negligence.
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NewsWhat next for the Post Office Inquiry?
We answer the key questions following last week’s conclusion of live hearings at the public inquiry into the Horizon scandal.
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NewsFive Axiom Ince executives charged by Serious Fraud Office
Charges including fraud and forgery brought following 15-month investigation into collapsed firm.
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NewsNational firm's travel manager banned for fiddling Delay Repay scheme
Fraudulent travel compensation claims resulted in prosecution of office worker.
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NewsSRA shuts down Liverpool firm amid dishonesty concerns
Intervention into GW Law carried out last week as director Christopher Williams suspended.
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NewsGallery: Law firms spreading Christmas cheer
A round-up of the good work being done by law firms this festive period.
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NewsSRA pledges action against door-knocking claims firms
Regulator concerned that firms are not asking questions about how claims have been generated.
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NewsFirm wins right to trial over imposter client
Bridging loan company is attempting to sue law firm over £775,000 fraud by client.
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NewsEx-Axiom Ince employee barred over altered bank statements
Misconduct came during a period when millions went missing from client account at collapsed firm.
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NewsMI5 alert on ‘Chinese spy’ solicitor was lawful, tribunal finds
Security services warned MPs about solicitor Christine Lee and her purported links to China.
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NewsEx-Freshfields partner suspended for touching colleague in taxi
Nicholas Williams, who resigned from the magic circle firm when the events came to light, got drunk at Christmas party.