All articles by John Hyde – Page 277
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NewsEnforce family court orders but don’t jail debtors – Society
Chancery Lane calls for more streamlined process for ensuring creditors are paid.
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NewsInsurance giant blames PI for £14m profits dip
Claimant firms have 'worked out how to operate' under new regime, Esure tells press.
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NewsGovernment ponders £250k fixed fee limit for clin neg
Consultation to start in November and fixed fees could be in place by October 2016.
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NewsCourt dismisses £30 data request for firm files
Judge rules it would be disproportionate to demand that Taylor Wessing must search for non-privileged data.
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NewsCosts budgeting rules to be lifted for child claims
Civil procedure rules to be amended after recommendations from judges.
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NewsSlater and Gordon: Quindell’s accounting issues are history
Firm set to move away from Quindell’s focus on noise-induced hearing loss claims after buying its legal services division.
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NewsCriminal court charges ‘trapping’ penniless suspects
Howard League says it is unfair to impose charges on poorest people convicted of minor offences.
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NewsQuindell faces criminal investigation over profit errors
New finance director admits former accounting treatment of hearing loss claims was ‘not acceptable’.
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NewsHearing loss CMC first to be hit by cold-calling penalty
Claims management regulator fines Derby-based firm £220,000 under new powers to crack down on nuisance calls.
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NewsTest scheme to cut commercial litigation to a year
Shorter trials pilot will operate from 1 October and can apply to all claims issued in Rolls Building courts.
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OpinionDoes the gavel mistake really matter?
Of course it’s inaccurate. But if a gavel image boosts interest in legal matters, where’s the harm?
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NewsFirms referred over Sonae group litigation
Court hears of forged signatures, pop-up shops and cold calling in unsuccessful PI claims after Merseyside fire.
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NewsSupreme Court could ‘talent spot’ to boost diversity
Outgoing chief executive also says time may be approaching to bring in Welsh law specialist.
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NewsFairpoint snaps up PI firm in £9m acquisition
Legal services now the dominant element in listed group.
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NewsClear your desk - leading firms embrace agile working
‘When you look across the floor every desk is clear and there is not a piece of paper in sight’.
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NewsClaimant lawyers take lead on ethical marketing pledge
Charter has support of regulators, MPs in bid to end unwanted cold calling and spam texts.
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News'Grossly excessive' costs budget slashed by £400k
Judge says case was ‘exceptional’ and required claims forms to be analysed with a ‘fine-tooth comb’ .
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NewsSeparate-business rule relaxation ‘will increase consumer choice’
Legal Services Board approves plans to allow law firms to manage businesses in other sectors.
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NewsNew insurer enters PII market aiming for specialist firms
Pelican Underwriting Management Ltd will offer £5m limits and initially target firms with one to five partners.
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NewsFirms under scrutiny over anti-money laundering
Reports about potential breaches of anti-money laundering rules continue to rise, with 184 in the last year.