All articles by John Hyde – Page 210
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NewsWarning as number of solicitors tops 140,000
Growth in numbers may be unsustainable for large firms.
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NewsRevealed: Slater and Gordon spent £31.7m scrutinising Quindell figures
Defence filing also reveals that Quindell initially asked for up to £1.2bn for professional services business.
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LiPs flock to charity for help - but they're not asking for a lawyer
PSU chief executive outlines the scale of the challenge following the government’s legal aid restrictions.
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NewsCivil justice overseers back 'presumption' of mediation
Working group of the Civil Justice Council says current ADR system has ‘fundamental problem’.
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NewsClaimant lawyers 'resisting' mediation, NHS chief tells MPs
New NHS Resolution scheme has resolved just 71 claims in its first 10 months.
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NewsTravel lawyers say jail terms send fraud warning message
Couple imprisoned after private prosecution for making fraudulent claims for up to £20,000.
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News‘No evidence’ to support standard of proof shift
No evidence yet indicating need for switch from criminal to civil standard at SDT, says Law Society.
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OpinionBullying advocates is not a judicial prerogative
Familiar accusations will be levelled against those who dare to complain of judges’ behaviour. But they’re not snowflakes.
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News'We've got your back' - Jackson LJ calms unbundling fears
Civil litigaton reform architect says the courts must ensure solicitors’ concerns about offering limited services are met.
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NewsEight sentenced over bus 'crash for cash' fraud
Cardiff-based men accused of taking advantage of the personal injury claims system.
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NewsFixed costs in 2018 to tackle holiday sickness 'epidemic'
Government makes call for evidence as battle to stem claims intensifies.
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NewsGovernment to cover GPs against clinical negligence claims
State-backed scheme will indemnity doctors doing NHS work.
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NewsLawyers expect whiplash reforms to drag beyond October 2018
Conference hears one of the government’s key drivers behind personal injury changes may also be fading away.
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NewsWomen still cluster in traditional practice areas
Law Society data reveals the subject areas in which solicitors say they work.
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NewsMoJ begins work to address racial divide in justice system
Measures introduced as part of Theresa May’s wider audit of how public services treat people from minority ethnic groups.
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News'Breathtakingly rude': law firm under fire over insolvency threats
High Court judge condemns solicitors' ‘connivance’ in use of company law to avoid paying a debt.
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NewsFirm trains 'first aiders' to protect staff mental health
Insurance practice believed to be the first law firm to establish dedicated in-house support team.
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NewsJudge warns against 'hindsight' to justify indemnity costs
Courts will not seek to punish losing parties in civil actions without good cause.
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NewsRyanair fights allegations of unfair interference in delay claims
Claims firm alleges Ryanair has contacted customers directly after it initiated their claims.
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NewsStudy backs damages cuts to save NHS from costs crisis
Review finds the cost of claims is rising by 10% every year and per head costs twice as much as in the USA.