All articles by John Hyde – Page 269
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Allen & Overy slashes £15m from staff costs
Profit before taxation for the year ending 30 April 2014 was £532m – an increase of 7% year on year.
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Munby: legal aid system ‘not humane’
Family Division chief angry at delays that have held up child adoption case, saying system acts as a barrier to funding.
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‘Ridiculous’ heroism bill clears Lords hurdle
Legislation requiring judges to consider context of alleged negligent action passes final parliamentary stage.
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PPI complaints stabilise but ‘scandal to last’
The financial ombudsman has received more than 1.25m complaints about payment protection insurance.
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‘Weak’ appraisal of magistrates harming courts – report
Charity calls for improvements in assessment and training of magistrates.
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Law firm sponsor stands by club over Ched Evans issue
In a statement published on its website today, Carter Moore Solicitors said it will continue to back Oldham Athletic in future.
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Judge orders MoJ to pay for LiP’s lawyer
Family Court says it has power to direct that HMCTS meets representation costs.
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Opinion
Oh no, not Divorce Day again
This PR invention is counter-productive to the firms involved and the profession as a whole.
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Four in five deterred from tribunals by fees – poll
Government has said the fees put off weak or vexatious claims and help to fund the tribunal system.
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Robot brain could cut turnaround time
Firm links up with university to explore the use of artificial intelligence in legal work.
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Barrister creates ABS to ‘fuse’ with solicitors
Business owner also plans to create a profit-share scheme for all staff.
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BLP bounces back with profits up 25%
Turnaround at international firm as revenue rises 6% in 2013-14.
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LeO to publish full internal expenses report
Details of the background to a dispute over expenses that led to the resignation of the chief executive set to be made public.
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CMC profits hold up despite Jackson changes
First4Lawyers continues to be successful, but questions new fees regime.
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Solicitor ordered to pay £750k over transfer
Stuart Creggy found in breach of his duty over payment to Maltese lawyer.
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National firm offers share incentive to stay
Alternative business structure Simpson Millar is the latest to consider employee ownership.
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Leading PI lawyers concerned by whiplash plans
Firm leaders warn of consequences of government's MedCo system for medical experts.
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European leaders urged to complete EU-US deal
PMs invited to roundtable with CBI to hear of deal’s importance.
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Representation slumps in family law
From July to September both parties were represented in just 24% of cases.