All articles by John Hyde – Page 204
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NewsJustice reform ‘slog’ gets under way
Government £1bn modernisation of the courts expected to save almost £6m a year.
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NewsLying claimant jailed as judge sounds warning to others
Clinical negligence claimant overstated extent of his injuries and was found in contempt.
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News'The main driver was costs' - judges make no order in £2m case
Appeal overturns costs award to flight delay claimants after dismissing attempts to find a 'winner'.
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NewsShouting employment judge went 'a little over the top' but was not biased
Appeal hears that judge shouted at counsel and said more than he needed to about counsel's conduct.
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NewsLSB censures Law Society - but content with regulatory independence
Decision follows investigation into past internal governance rules affecting regulation of solicitors.
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News'We're not replacing judges', says HMCTS, as reform cost-benefit published
Details emerge about responsibilities and scrutiny of court staff under the Courts and Tribunals Bill.
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NewsAppeal throws out two claims where same judge was 'too benevolent'
Cases raise important points on fundamental dishonesty and reliance on claims forms in personal injury cases.
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NewsCharity boss defends £100k spend on 'aggressive' legal action
London firm named during questioning of former Save the Children chairman.
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NewsLaw firm manager paid client £5k to cover his own mistake
Leading PI practice Bott and Co pays ‘substantial’ amounts to cover failings of former manager.
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NewsCourts Bill resurrected, with judges to hand over 'routine' functions
Justice minister says legislation will make courts easier to use, more efficient and fit for the digital age.
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NewsOxford University admits 11 black law students in three years
Figures also show almost level playing field in applicants from private and state schools.
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NewsMulti service ABS continues rapid growth with Manchester acquisition
Knights 1759 has grown quickly since it ditched the traditional partnership model with private equity backing.
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NewsJudge rails at 'festival of mendacity' in case where truth was 'lifestyle choice'
Mr Justice Turner hits out at 'rich display of competitive dishonesty' in litigation.
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NewsFixed fees hitting firms in the pocket already, survey finds
Annual benchmarking report shows fee earners being replaced as costs pressure bites.
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NewsLinklaters named in Russia money probe
MPs ’regret... unwillingness to engage with our inquiry and must leave others to judge’.
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NewsGateley back on acquisition trail with £4.1m firm takeover
Property and land advice specialist GCL to take listed firm’s brand name.
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NewsIn focus: Uncertainty remains after Dreamvar and P&P rulings
Landmark judgment leaves questions unanswered as solicitors voice renewed concerns over liability for property fraud.
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FeatureCourts crisis: A day in the life of Swindon Combined Court
Gazette reporter John Hyde spent a day in Swindon Combined Court, read his account.
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NewsRegulator in line of fire over waivers
The SRA was placed on the spot over ethics and transparency last week.
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NewsNational firm confirms 60 job losses and two office closures
Shakespeare Martineau chief executive says everything possible is being done to support affected staff.