All articles by John Hyde – Page 4
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NewsCourt of Appeal hears from Julia Mazur
Claimants in original case make submissions as this week’s hearing of CILEX appeal reaches its conclusion.
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NewsMazur Day Three: SRA submits decision should stand; Julia Mazur addresses court
Our minute-to-minute coverage from the Royal Courts of Justice.
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NewsTick-box error not fatal to costs bill, Court of Appeal rules
Judge rules that bill can still be valid in spite of minor defect on the costs form.
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NewsMPs hear new plea for mandatory pro bono
Firms doing a lot of government work should expect to give something back, law professor tells Commons justice committee.
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NewsMazur day two: Law Society to urge court to reject CILEX appeal
Crucial case set to resume in the Court of Appeal as Law Society and SRA prepare interventions.
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NewsImmigration solicitors face SRA probe over AI-generated cases
Judge also warns of the dangers of uploading confidential information into open AI tools.
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NewsMazur day one: CILEX tells Court of Appeal that delegation is lawful
Court is warned that it could open a ‘can of worms’ by upholding findings of Mazur decision.
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NewsSRA warned not to go ahead with compliance officer split
Regulator says it wants more accountability and information to reduce the chances of high-profile failures.
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NewsCourt of Appeal blocks live stream of Mazur hearing
Court says decision to restrict online access was taken to manage expected demand.
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NewsBarrister accused of inflating claimant’s losses reported to BSB by judge
Judge says particulars of claims contained multiple mistakes and wrongly overstated pleaded losses.
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NewsMazur Monday: CILEX reveals its arguments as Court of Appeal case set to start
Representative body set to argue that Mazur ruling runs contrary to core purpose of Legal Services Act.
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NewsSRA restricts solicitor’s practising certificate after stalking conviction
Regulator says it has ’serious concerns’ about Andrew Milne’s conviction and wider allegations.
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NewsLaw firms brace for Mazur appeal next week
Last September's ruling has had wide-ranging ramifications for access to justice, costs and staffing.
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NewsIn depth: Mazur - defeat could slam the door on the next generation
'This could define your future' - Legal executives, paralegals and trainees know how much is at stake.
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NewsSolicitor's 50-year career ended by dishonesty findings
Buckingham practitioner said misconduct was not planned but he agrees to strike-off.
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NewsFast-growing PI firm heads to London for next growth step
Business has thrived despite PI market uncertainty and is now set to expand.
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NewsYoung children can recover 'lost years' damages, Supreme Court rules
Four to one majority allows appeal and rejects damages distinction between adults and children.
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NewsFormer senior partner suspended for sexual comments at Christmas party
Veteran solicitor said he was drunk and could not remember what had happened.
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NewsFirm fights to reopen after being caught in PM Law collapse
Angela Viney Conveyancing Services states that it is ‘actively exploring’ options to stay in business.
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NewsPost Office scandal: SRA plans swifter action over conduct
Regulator not minded to wait over issues such as cooperation with the inquiry, board papers reveal.