All articles by John Hyde – Page 67
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SRA plans for income-linked fines 'excessive and unjustified'
Law Society responds to regulator’s proposals to take solicitors’ means into account when setting penalties.
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Ex-Ince chief back in law after buying firm out of administration
London firm Child & Child subject to takeover by holding company after six-figure deal.
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Court thwarts 'fishing expedition' by Checkmylegalfees
Client cannot ask for information without putting forward evidence to support suspicions.
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Claim reprieved from strike-out despite 'lamentable' conduct of case
Court finds that guidance on how to decide whether case should be struck out was not followed.
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Two more law firm mergers as sector consolidates
Firms in the Thames Valley and north-east announce tieups and growth plans.
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News focus: IBA 2022 - A letter from America
The cost-of-living crisis felt far removed from the lavish parties at the international bar conference, where delegates were reminded of the power and responsibility of working in the legal sector.
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PI groups join as test cases lined up for Court of Appeal
Appeals to be heard within weeks as resolution to hybrid claims moves closer.
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Solicitor with 'complete blind spot' for client care suspended
Yorkshire lawyer did nothing to stop fraudster from exploiting his vulnerable client.
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MoJ makes late U-turn on how to extend fixed costs
Government has changed its mind about introducing a separate ‘intermediate track’.
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Funder eyes Covid loan claims after half-year losses
Pilot scheme with bank to recover misued loans shows ‘impressive’ early results.
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Solicitor awarded £32,000 over anxiety during employment transfer
London firm did not properly consult with personal injury lawyer or discuss his terms of employment.
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End of complaints backlog inevitable, ombudsman predicts
Buoyant complaints handler set to increase budget by 9.6% to fund salary increases.
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Claimant who dropped case at trial should be hit for costs, CoA hears
Defendant pleads for 'shield' of QOCS protection to be taken away from claimant.
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Opinion
PI firms on the edge cannot wait for mixed claim perfection
The market is being paralysed by an issue that is dividing the personal injury sector.
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News
RAF officer injured abroad denied chance to sue in England
Court of Appeal says there is ‘no special rule’ for members of the armed services on jurisdiction.
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Fee share firm buys rival as new model market consolidates
Excello Law takes lawyer numbers to 200 with acquisition of My Business Counsel.
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Creditors stand to lose £3.6m from Hodders collapse
London firm went into administration in September after a winding up petition from HMRC.
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Lawyers charging £800 an hour told to revise costs budget
Claimant urged to look at delegating tasks to junior lawyers or members of the bar.
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DWF expands in North America with £27m acquisition
Listed business announces agreement on deal to buy litigation firm headquartered in Vancouver.
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Metamorph director out as new winding-up petition emerges
Consolidator tight-lipped on whether executive chairman has left, as creditor files petition against conveyancing firm.