All articles by John Hyde – Page 238
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NewsDoctors launch £25k crowdfund for contract challenge
CrowdJustice fundraising mission seeks to raise enough for a judicial review.
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NewsSceptical insurer punished for ‘inexcusable delay’
Insurer had applied to have a £75,000 claim set aside, saying an allegation of fraud needed to be investigated.
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NewsExperiences of online justice raise concerns
Association of Costs Lawyers says more research is needed before pushing on with online courts.
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NewsLawyers and public divided over data breaches
SRA starts to go through estimated 5,000 responses to Question of Trust survey.
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NewsMinister hints at flexibility over £250k clin neg costs limit
Government 'wants to hear the full range of views about where the limit should be placed'.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell denied £105k costs after pre-Jackson switch
Judge says client should have been advised about potential uplift in damages.
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NewsCourt rejects £71m appeal over firm’s ‘conspiracy’ claim
Appeal judges rule collapsed firm cannot claim for damages over miners’ failed claims.
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NewsMarket disruptor seeks to emulate Uber and Deliveroo
National firm LHS pledges to shake up the small business market with client videos and 24-hour service.
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ProfileJeremy Clarkson claim settled
Paul Daniels represented Top Gear producer in racial discrimination claim involving Clarkson and the BBC.
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NewsSlater and Gordon says ‘majority’ of UK sites will stay open
Firm reassures staff and says clients will ultimately benefit from ongoing reorganisation.
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NewsDomestic violence victims ‘routinely abused’ in family court – charity
Ministry of Justice says plans in place for each court to help vulnerable court users.
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NewsLawyers face new push to improve complaints guidance
Legal Services Board says outcomes required of lawyers are ‘some way from being achieved’.
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NewsMoJ admits £1.35m spent on upgrading condemned courts
Conservative police and crime commissioner also questions claims that closures will save money.
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NewsCurbs on ‘shameless’ armed forces claims within weeks
Government says it will assure funding for independent legal advice for services personnel.
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NewsSlater and Gordon share price plunges 46% as crisis mounts
Shares now worth just 16p with class action on behalf of shareholders ‘almost certain’, according to rival firm.
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OpinionSlater and Gordon has weeks to save itself
Australia-listed firm is effectively being run to get its banks their money back.
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NewsSlater and Gordon plans UK closures after £493m losses
Further redundancies inevitable due to 'underperformance' in UK, firm tells Australian Stock Exchange today.
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NewsWhiplash reform campaigner reveals £400m insurance income
Revenues rose by 12% partly through increased rates, says AXA UK chief executive.
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NewsManchester firm shut owing £738,000 to unsecured creditors
SRA intervenes to close Mendell Solicitors Limited to protect the interests of clients.
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OpinionDefendants told to stop taking the proverbial
A court ruling that has given claimants something to smile about? That’ll be the Dyson.