All articles by John Hyde – Page 288
-
News
MoJ claims civil courts not damaged by austerity
Senior judges said last week unmeritorious claims are on the rise in the wake of LASPO.
-
NewsUS online arbitration service eyes UK
US and Canadian judges could arbitrate remotely on UK disputes if a north American online service takes off across the Atlantic.
-
NewsClaimant firm fails to increase 30% success fee
Mrs Justice Slade agreed the defendant’s offer of 30% reflected the ‘real risk’ of establishing negligence.
-
NewsRule change ‘puts COFA heads on the block’
SRA last week outlined plans to remove the need for solicitors firms to supply annual reports from an independent accountant.
-
OpinionThe press has learned its lesson
Coverage of the arrest in relation to the Claudia Lawrence disappearance has been noticeably - and thankfully - cautious.
-
NewsInsurers buoyed by ‘fundamental dishonesty’ ruling
Claimant ordered to pay defendant’s costs after judge ruled he had exaggerated injuries.
-
NewsField Fisher Waterhouse confirms 15 redundancies
The firm posted turnover of £96.7m in 2012/13.
-
NewsRetired partner wins ‘escort’ harassment case
High Court says London solicitor is entitled to order restraining publication of material about private life.
-
NewsClaims companies to pay £2.9m for ombudsman extension
Ministry of Justice confirms LeO will take complaints about CMCs by end of 2014.
-
NewsLeading judges in damning attack on civil aid cuts
Worthy cases dropped and vulnerable litigants left to fend for themselves, judiciary reports.
-
NewsMoJ official hints at PI inducements ban
Government has ‘different view’ to the SRA, which has ruled out the move.
-
NewsPI lawyers start challenge to MoJ’s whiplash plans
Firms oppose government pledge to end financial link between law firms and medical agencies as ‘restraint on trade’.
-
NewsLitigants told to justify issuing cases in capital
Sir Terence Etherton, chancellor of the High Court, says he wants to ensure most cases around the country are heard in local courts.
-
NewsFar-reaching reforms to ease red tape burden
Most changes are expected to be in place by 1 October.
-
NewsEx-Stobart director eyes legal aid work
Trevor Howarth once described traditional legal aid firms as ‘wounded animals waiting to die’.
-
OpinionSRA’s plans can only help the life of PII
Insurance proposals strike a Goldilocks balance between market freedom and consumer protection.
-
NewsLitigants in person make life ‘infinitely more difficult’
Lady Justice Black says local authorities must provide extra bundles to make up for shortfall.
-
NewsLawyers cutting corners in housing rush, says Ombudsman
Conveyancers seek changes to ensure compliance with stamp duty payment as complaints soar.
-
NewsSRA targets £200k saving through report removal
Regulator is set to remove the mandatory requirement that firms must submit an annual accountant’s report.
-
NewsSRA ready to slash minimum compulsory PII cover
The regulator will reduce the level of mandatory insurance cover from £2m to £500,000.