All articles by John Hyde – Page 73
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NewsEx-director given another chance to appeal eight-year-old ET judgment
Claimant lost unfair dismissal claim after judge found she was an unreliable witness.
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NewsSRA to show ‘discretion’ over solicitors with protest convictions
Regulator suggests that climate change protestors blocking roads will not face disciplinary action.
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NewsFirm offers a week’s pay to all as cost-of-living help
Express Solicitors says all 430 staff will receive sum equivalent to one week’s basic salary.
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NewsCourt of Appeal reopens claims on child abuse duty of care
Judges order that negligence claims against local authorities must be heard at trial
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NewsFlirting, banter and plying with drink: SRA sets out detailed sexual misconduct guidance
Regulator dealing with more than 100 ongoing investigations reiterates that it will reach into a solicitor’s private life.
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News‘Consumers have right to know about solicitors’ shortcomings’ - panel chair
Legal watchdog calls for regulator to make disciplinary decisions accessible to comparison sites.
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NewsFormer Capsticks boss admits unwanted sexual advances
Solicitor admitted in 1991 agrees to leave roll after sending inappropriate messages and touching junior colleague.
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NewsMotor fraud declining - but cost of living crisis stokes concerns
Fraud falls in the year that the new RTA portal for whiplash claims is introduced.
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NewsCourt rejects firms' claims for cracked trial fees
Costs judge says fees are payable only when prosecution has to start again.
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NewsGarage data probe raises spectre of solicitor misconduct
Criminal prosecutions into individuals alleged to have unlawfully accessed drivers’ details to generate leads.
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News'A force of nature': Tributes flood in for 'superb' Kennedys partner who has died at 41
Firm describes Katherine Proctor, who has died aged 41, as ‘fun, fearless and a proud Geordie’.
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NewsVeteran solicitor who neglected probate files was incompetent, SDT rules
Tribunal rejects allegation of a lack of integrity and reduces SRA costs by almost £20,000.
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NewsCall to arms for firms to enforce veterans’ rights
Concern at lack of mechanism for current and former armed forces members to appeal decisions.
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NewsFirm goes for partnership model for first time in its history
Fletchers Legal says traditional partner offer is best way to recruit and retain top talent.
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NewsLondon's domination of commercial claims is shrinking - gradually
Claims issued in London still account for almost three-quarters of all business and property court work.
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NewsClerk grateful after colleagues spotted his stroke at work
Tweet from recuperating senior clerk went viral as goodwill messages poured in.
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NewsTribunal throws out £3m claim from tweeting barrister Holbrook
Judge rules that claim was brought out of time - but Jon Holbrook says he will appeal against dismissal.
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NewsClaimants call for review of stagnant fixed costs
Rule-makers are warned that lawyers will leave the market if costs do not match inflation.
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NewsCV fraudster must repay some wages, Supreme Court rules
Case raised important issue on the confiscation regime laid down by the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
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NewsPartner rebuked for telling clients they could share court Zoom link
Judge summoned solicitors after it emerged someone without permission was watching trial.