All articles by John Hyde – Page 223
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NewsOmbudsman staff pocket £434k in one-off bonus compromise
Special payments despite consistently missing key performance targets.
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NewsPanama papers probe puts 64 firms under the spotlight
Government continues to analyse information released as part of April leak.
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Dozens probed over referral fee ban breaches
Warning notices issued to 13 claims management companies in last quarter.
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NewsLeO fee could almost double - or halve - under tiered payment plan
Solicitors will pay more if ombudsman’s complaints process extends to final decision under three-tier case fee proposal.
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NewsJudge rejects appeal against £1m costs of holiday claims
High Court dismisses appeal over disproportionate costs of bringing 205 claims.
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NewsDigital courts’ success will win over sceptics, says senior judge
Senior presiding judge Lord Justice Fulford says methods already used in the criminal courts will soon be replicated in civil, family and tribunal buildings.
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NewsDisputes will go overseas without right Brexit deal – City lawyer
Leading litigator warns that UK must secure equivalent regulations to keep disputes.
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NewsPM to ‘pave way’ for India liberalisation
Theresa May will put promotion of UK legal services at the top of her agenda when she makes a three-day trip to India.
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OpinionNot just Brexit judges who are under attack
The lord chief justice was concerned with more than just article 50 this week.
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NewsRocket Lawyer stays grounded in UK with £3.1m liabilities
British subsidiary says it retains support of banks and its parent company in the US.
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NewsCreditors unlikely to see any of £350k Assure Law debts
Extent of woes of legal advisory firm laid bare by letter to creditors.
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NewsOverworked judges facing ‘unprecedented difficulties’ – LCJ
Annual report notes ‘serious concerns’ about recruitment to senior judiciary – and about pay.
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NewsExpert witnesses ‘chasing’ solicitors for late payment
Survey shows room for improvement in relationship between solicitors and experts.
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NewsWhistleblowing judge told she was not an MoJ employee
District judge complained about working conditions but tribunal said she did not work under contract.
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Legal cannibals: law firms fuelling rise in negligence claims
Research finds High Court seeing more professional negligence claims against solicitors.
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NewsVaz survives bid to block him from justice committee
MPs vote overwhelmingly to approve Leicester East MP’s appointment.
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NewsSociety warns London courts closure puts public at risk
Response urges goverment to pause before adding to closures.
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NewsRow brews over holiday illness claims
The Association of British Travel Agents blamed ‘aggressive sales practices of some claims management companies’.
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ProfileActed for Uber drivers
Nigel Mackay worked on the case against Uber at the Central London Employment Tribunal.
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NewsSimpson Millar owners net further £3m
Payout in cash and shares confirmed after performance exceeds expectations.