All articles by John Hyde – Page 259
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NewsQS founder launches ‘Trip Advisor’-style legal comparison site
Lawyers will be encouraged to respond personally to clients’ comments and advised on how best to do so.
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NewsSRA right to intervene in solicitor who ‘lost ethical compass’
High Court backs regulator’s decision to shut down firm, despite pleas for more lenient punishment.
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NewsGateley chief says PLC status offers ‘opportunity for growth’
Firm appoints bankers to advise on a £130m London float this year.
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NewsWhiplash claims dip post-Jackson
Whiplash claims registered with the government falls by 23% since the Jackson reforms.
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NewsFirm cleared of negligence over ‘robust’ rejection of claim
Lawyers have a duty to be blunt with clients, Court of Appeal rules.
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NewsFirm leaves QS network to 'develop own brand'
North-west practice opts for independence rather than be part of the national network.
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News'Snoopers' charter' in line for return after Conservative win
Home secretary says Communications Data Bill can be revived after coalition partner removed by voters.
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NewsHughes suffers election defeat as Grayling eyes MoJ return
New justice secretary to be announced on Monday, as several new solicitor MPs prepare to enter the Commons.
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NewsDelays in Court of Protection 'readily tolerated' – Munby
President of Family Division calls for changes to procedure and behaviour in the court to mirror those in family court.
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NewsFirst4Lawyers expands beyond personal injury claims
PI market not enough for claims management company and market leader.
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NewsFirm places 80 legal secretaries at risk of redundancy
Parabis Group says services need to be centralised to ensure ‘maximum efficiency’.
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NewsDoctors’ union to offer cut-price legal help through ABS
British Medical Association works alongside NewLaw and other law firms to supply full-service package.
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NewsLitigation funder pledges £200m for new cases
Third-party litigation funder says money will ‘transform’ the market.
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Suspended solicitor convicted over immigration advice
District judge said Flora Mendes had ‘left a trail of destruction towards vulnerable people she left in her wake’.
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NewsCitizens Advice branch trials ‘half-price’ legal help
Gateshead CAB Enterprises has created Job Law in response to demand for employment help.
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NewsFixed fees for deafness top insurers’ agenda
Association of British Insurers keen for more reform of civil justice system.
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NewsReview to put Welsh legal sector under spotlight
Solicitors and academic to look at challenges and opportunities.
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NewsSRA backs £637m Quindell-Slater disposal
Multi-million-pound deal awaiting approval from one final regulator before it can go ahead.
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NewsEmail error sees £1.6m claim struck out in High Court
Last-minute mistake was ‘culmination’ of continuing breaches of court orders.
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NewsSupreme Court’s sex shop ruling good news for SRA
Supreme Court keeps case open but establishes principle that regulatory authorities can spend fees more widely.