All articles by John Hyde – Page 35
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NewsFraud teams make seven arrests over Axiom fallout
Searches made across nine different sites by investigators.
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NewsFormer trainee solicitor barred over past criminal act
Trainee was midway through his training contract when he was convicted.
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NewsDon’t burden victims with disbursement costs, say lawyers
Claimant lawyer group says government is moving to fixed costs at ‘alarming speed’.
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NewsLying solicitor offered friend a fictitious training contract at his firm
Tribunal strikes off solicitor who engaged in 'cruel exchange' with woman who trusted him.
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NewsManchester firm now a ‘national force’ after re-location
Regional firm moves into office in the heart of Manchester’s financial and business district.
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News10% court fee increase to raise £42m a year
Court users should help to reduce the burden on taxpayers, government proposes.
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News'Serious risk' of delay to clin neg fixed costs extension
Procedure rule committee discusses major hurdles ahead of intended start date in April 2024.
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NewsPrivate equity firm quintuples its money on Chambers sale
Inflexion has emerged as a key figure in the legal market with DWF and aosphere deals.
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NewsJudges 'encourage' parties to let junior counsel speak in court
Parties will be asked whether a speaking role has been considered for junior advocates.
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NewsA&O investigating cyber attack on its IT system
Firm says detailed cyber forensic work is underway and affected clients are being contacted.
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News'A remarkable leader': Legal sector pays tribute to Lord Judge
Lord chancellor and lady chief justice lead tributes to genial former lord chief justice.
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NewsPost Office solicitor 'gutted' for victim - but says she was kept in the dark
Former in-house lawyer says Post Office board ‘clearly knew’ about Horizon issues but chose not to tell her.
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NewsFormer Deloitte solicitor charged over alleged kiss at office party
Solicitor denies committing misconduct at social event in expensive London hotel.
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NewsUpdate clients on cost increases or face sanctions, lawyers warned
Legal ombudsman says clients should never be surprised by the bill they receive.
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NewsHorizon scandal inquiry hit by new Post Office disclosure failures
Victims’ lawyers complain of the Post Office trying to manipulate inquiry process as 363,000 emails go missing.
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NewsIntervenor hit with £20,000 costs for acting unreasonably
Family Division chief sees off ‘chilling effect’ argument to order Association of Clinical Psychologists to pay adverse costs.
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NewsFirm bound by ombudsman-brokered costs deal, court finds
‘Revised’ invoice for an extra £145,000 assessed at nil by costs judge.
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NewsLawyers to face Post Office Inquiry over criminal prosecutions
First case study will focus on young mother left homeless after wrongful conviction.
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NewsPI claimant beats fixed costs by proving defendant's dishonesty
Case hailed as signal that punitive costs orders not ‘sole preserve’ of defendants.
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NewsLawyers urged to cater for 'overwhelmed' central claims centre
District judge says lawyers should take into account delays when planning for limitation periods.