All articles by John Hyde – Page 4
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NewsASA clamps down on misleading group claim adverts
No win, no fee claims in the line of fire as the collective actions sector comes under renewed scrutiny.
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NewsFoster carers seek Supreme Court ruling in landmark employment case
Court asked to provide clarity on ‘grey area’ of law as carers pursue discrimination and whistleblowing claims.
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NewsFee-share firm’s shares climb after jump in profits
Rising numbers of people applying to join the flexible working business.
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NewsSRA may increase PC fees to deal with surge in misconduct reports
Regulator struggling under the weight of thousands of complaints coming in every month.
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NewsSRA backs away from sweeping changes to client account
Regulator still mulling long-term reform but concedes major revamp unlikely in near future.
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NewsUK’s biggest law firms race to lead AI adoption
Analysts say clients will seek out firms with ’professional-grade’ artificial intelligence offer.
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NewsIn depth: Hillsborough Law aims to level playing field
The new Hillsborough Law has finally arrived, as fresh concerns are aired about inequality of arms at inquests and inquiries.
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NewsJunior solicitor loses commission claim as firm wins appeal
Judge finds it was ‘fanciful’ to suggest newly qualified solicitor met bonus threshold.
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NewsStaff to share £4.3m bonus pool as firm reports big profit rise
Firm updating and expanding its network of offices to support hybrid working.
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NewsSRA pledges crackdown on misleading 'no win, no fee' marketing
Regulator also concerned that individual client needs are being overlooked.
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NewsDifferent class: Senior judiciary staunchly 'elitist', but dial beginning to shift
Nearly two-thirds of senior judges are privately educated, but research by the Sutton Trust shows that the proportion is diminishing.
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OpinionWho do we trust to ensure car finance fairness: the FCA or a lawyer?
The FCA insists it can deliver fair redress. But after years of scandals, consumers have the right to independent help.
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NewsLeading London firm doubles down on diversity targets
Mishcon De Reya stresses that it will retain detailed targets for wider representation of minority groups at the firm.
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NewsDisbarred silk resigns county cricket chairmanship
Barrister who lied about Oxford education steps down from Essex board within days of ban.
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NewsLate-qualified solicitor 'out of his depth' before career-ending mistake
Activity log revealed that practitioner removed client email to conceal fact he had not dealt with it.
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News'No more David v Goliath': New Hillsborough Law to level legal playing field
Government hails largest expansion of legal aid in a decade, in legislation that solicitor campaigner says could 'transform the face of British justice'.
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NewsKnights plots potential growth to 50 offices
Chief executive says firm needs to increase brand awareness after opening so many offices.
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NewsAI platform buys existing firm as law embraces new tech
AI bot can easily pass the SQE and handles time-consuming paperwork.
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NewsDemand for answers as SSB Law clients have loan debts cancelled
Former clients say they had no idea they were signing up to high-interest loans.
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NewsLawyers cut out as FCA tries to close motor finance floodgates
HD Law could be forgiven for expecting its Supreme Court win to open the floodgates for more cases involving hidden commissions in motor finance deals, but the City regulator has other ideas.