All articles by John Hyde – Page 250
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NewsBogus solicitor posed as family specialist for 11 months
Susan Tindall deceived a father involved in maintenance and custody proceedings with his ex-partner.
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NewsClass action looms over Slater and Gordon losses
Second firm encourages investors to register their interest in a group litigation process.
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NewsCity lobby casts doubt on Gove’s big-firm levy
Justice secretary has raised the idea of asking City firms to pay to support the funding of the court system and advice services.
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NewsAustralian firm explores investor action against Slater and Gordon
Listed legal giant reveals that it kept revised results confidential for a week.
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NewsGovernment says PI small claims limit rise ‘long overdue’
Official response is published as protest petition reaches 21,000 signatures.
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NewsBank wins £120k ruling against former Halliwells partner
Michael McCarthy joined the firm having no idea of its financial predicament, High Court hears.
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OpinionGive prisoners a Christmas party this year
Michael Gove is excelling in his prison policy – but the Grinch look doesn’t fit.
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NewsSteep rise in court fees confirmed
Justice minister Shailesh Vara says fees will increase by 10% across a range of civil proceedings.
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NewsCoA warns judges against ‘unlawful’ waiving of courts charge
Appeal rejected after Crown court had initially said charge offset by time on remand.
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NewsOnly 4% of criminal courts charge paid within a month
Between April and June this year £5.7m was imposed, increasing to £22m between July and September, Ministry of Justice reveals.
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News‘£500m payday for dodgy directors’ as insolvency brought within LASPO
Ministry of Justice also says review of no-win no-fee reforms not likely until 2018.
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NewsSlater and Gordon shares slump again on profit warning
Quoted firm's shares slide 17% following worse than expected UK trading. Company's value down more than 80% since April.
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NewsSonae firm sunk by referral fee ban and group litigation failure
At its peak in 2013, GT Law operated from 20 offices and employed more than 100 people.
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NewsDWF leads pre-Christmas merger rush with German deal
Merger will create firm with £194m turnover and 2,360 staff members.
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NewsOmbudsman misses performance targets - again
Cost per case has increased 10% since June, to over £1,900.
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NewsSupreme Court rejects second shot at relief from sanctions
Deputy High Court judge had initially allowed relief after Mr Justice Hildyard dismissed applicants’ first appeal.
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NewsListed Gateley ‘overachieving’ as public company
Profits up as law firm reports ‘smooth transition’ to quoted status and announces first dividend.
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NewsInvestors issue letter of claim over Quindell accounts
Shareholders ask for answers about publication of revenue and profit forecasts by former legal services giant.
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NewsLCJ pledges to refer ‘incompetent’ criminal solicitors to SRA
Lord Thomas: ‘There can be little excuse for a failure to understand the law and advise properly.’
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NewsLASPO insolvency exemption nets taxman £115m a year – research
Ahead of expected decision on insolvency proceedings, trade body releases research on effects of CFA cases.