All articles by John Hyde – Page 275
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NewsInfant claims costs clarification due by January
Claimant lawyers say judges are refusing to allow payments for additional liabilities out of damages settlements to infants.
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NewsHigh Court imposes costs budgeting on £18m claim
Judge warns of ‘abuse of the process’ if discretion is not applied to current guidelines.
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NewsInsurers still crave reform despite premiums fall
Motor premiums have now fallen by 7% over the past 18 months from a pre-LASPO level of £382.
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NewsJudicial reviews against government up 92%
Figures revealed in the same week as the House of Lords thwarts government plans to restrict judicial review.
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NewsSociety urges overhaul of criminal justice efficiency
Paper identifies problem areas all the way from police station interview to the Court of Appeal.
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NewsAXA succeeds with private prosecution against claimant
Paul Gustar claimed he suffered a back injury while working for a haulage company.
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NewsDigital law firm created to meet growing demand
DigitalLawUK said to be first practice of its kind.
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NewsPrivacy granted for multi-million-pound fee dispute
Ruling ‘protects confidentiality’ of those who challenge lawyers’ fees.
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NewsGovernment defeated in Lords on JR reform
Law Society urges government to drop judicial review reform plans after they are rejected by peers.
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NewsFirm acts against ‘spy in the cab’
Maitland Hudson starts proceedings against former compliance officer over removal of documents he passed to the SRA.
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NewsMackesys not shut but ‘restructuring’, says owner
Geoff Wordsworth claims firm’s website was hacked to announce closure.
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OpinionIs it time to refuse pro bono work?
The government is relying on the generosity of lawyers – maybe now enough is enough.
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NewsBSB reveals three chambers with immediate financial issues
Trio subject to monitoring by regulator, following pilot supervision scheme.
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NewsOutstanding compensation fund claims value halved
Pending value of open claims has dropped 27% since the end of June.
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NewsPI firm doubles headcount with Rapid takeover
Hull firm Neil Hudgell Solicitors acquires rival neighbour.
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NewsInducements ban extended to third parties
Faulks welcomes ‘proportionate’ way to make the ban more effective.
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NewsHughes pledges £1.4m a year to help LIPs
Support network for litigants in person will be spread across England and Wales.
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NewsLegal aid firm in shock closure
All staff at London practice Mackesys have been made redundant.
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NewsLandmark judgment on mesothelioma
Supreme Court rules that the occupier of the premises is responsible for all people on site.
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NewsSanctions avoided despite three-month notice delay
Judge rules it would not be ‘fair, just or appropriate’ to deny the claimants relief.