All articles by John Hyde – Page 256
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NewsSlater and Gordon share price plummets after Quindell FCA probe
Australian firm seeks to ease investors’ concerns with a fresh statement.
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NewsRecorder wrong to make fraud link to PI firm, court rules
Solicitors practice took case to judicial review after fraud finding in its absence.
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NewsFCA investigates Quindell over historic accounts
Company shares suspended until 2014 financial report is quantified.
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NewsSomali claims-farmer rebuked for PI compensation boast
Advertising Standards Authority says it is 'concerned by the lack of response' from 'accidentinjuryclaim.so'.
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NewsJustice secretary told pro bono ‘no substitute’ for legal aid
Cautious welcome to justice secretary’s speech – but Michael Gove faces warnings not to rely on lawyers working for free.
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OpinionCan wealthy lawyers really plug the justice gap?
Our first glimpse of the new lord chancellor was encouraging, but there are limits to the potential of pro bono.
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NewsGove admits more courts will close in efficiency drive
In his maiden speech as justice secretary, Michael Gove said the government is reviewing the court estate.
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NewsGove to pursue urgent reform of ‘dysfunctional’ courts
Lord chancellor to press ahead with changes advocated earlier this year by Sir Brian Leveson.
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NewsHMCTS reveals plans to cut 400 court jobs
Reduction in posts to come through staff choosing to leave and a ‘voluntary exit scheme’.
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NewsFirm denies wrongdoing after solicitor fraud charges
Chambers Solicitors says it will ‘vigorously contest’ charges brought against two practitioners.
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NewsBar’s client account fund to cut fees to attract solicitors
Escrow account aims to become the ‘service of choice for legal professionals’.
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NewsOmbudsman ordered to cut costs and improve satisfaction
Legal Services Board cites instability as a cause for concern.
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NewsSupreme Court opens costs appeal against negligent firm
Trustee allowed to pursue claim for costs free from liability of previous legal action.
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NewsRBS reassures solicitor firms over payments delays
Since yesterday, payments made by clients through direct debit and direct deposits have been delayed.
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NewsOmbudsman overhaul to cost profession up to £90k a year
Decision to split role previously held by Adam Sampson will mean LeO will pay for an extra executive.
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NewsNeill elected by MPs as justice committee chair
Legal aid cuts fallout and human rights legislation reform likely to be key issues for new committee leader.
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NewsTrade union challenges ‘unlawful’ tribunal fees
Court hears evidence of sharp fall in the number of new claims, but Ministry of Justice denies policy is unlawful.
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NewsInsurers want urgent action to curb ‘the new whiplash’
Association of British Insurers and defendant lawyers call for fixed costs for noise-induced hearing loss.
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NewsLaw Society: third-party client accounts ‘too expensive’
Solicitors’ body not taken with proposal to allow Bar Council-style third-party client account providers.
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NewsNHS clinical negligence costs under the scalpel
Fixed costs a possibility as Department of Health vows to reduce £259m annual bill.