All articles by John Hyde – Page 75
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NewsSolicitor’s pay cut for moving north was lawful, tribunal rules
Crown Prosecution Service set to recoup thousands after overpaying solicitor for four years.
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NewsCity lawyer found in contempt over ‘burn it’ instruction
Judge says Raymond McKeeve committed a ‘spontaneous act of colossal stupidity’.
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NewsSolicitor who invoiced for unpaid stamp duty is fined
Sole equity owner admitted he was liable for improper transfers and for shortages on client account.
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News‘Vexatious’ contempt bid against protest solicitor thrown out by judge
'The court does not grant injunctions to parties to litigation to be used as a weapon against those perceived to be opponents'.
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NewsSolicitor ‘duped’ by fraudster clients loses appeal against ban
SDT struck off east London solicitor because he failed to carry out proper checks and misled insurers.
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NewsCity centre court shut down for urgent asbestos tests
Trials moved as Manchester site set to be closed for at least two weeks.
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NewsJudge critical of Fieldfisher’s 'continued failure' causing trial delay
Ruling states that international firm’s lack of supervision of e-disclosure was key problem.
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NewsLegal adviser banned for feigning ignorance of court order
Slater and Gordon employee tried to blame his late application on problems associated with Covid.
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NewsCrumbling Crown courts: running repair bill tops £35m
78 of the 84 Crown court buildings within the HMCTS estate have a repair request that has yet to be completed.
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NewsInternational firm's 'oversight delayed trial by two years'
Disclosure process in commercial dispute missed 85,000 documents, court hears.
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NewsOmbudsman confident of huge improvements within 18 months
Complaints handler pinning its hopes partly on adoption of new early resolution scheme.
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NewsSDT makes no order over solicitor’s ‘angry’ email
Tribunal finds email was threatening but considers solicitor has already been punished enough.
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NewsFirm to pay £35,000 to paralegal sacked after surgery
Employee previously won claims for disability related discrimination and failure to make adjustments.
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NewsClients shopping around and more satisfied than ever - official
Consumer watchdog says poll results prove that efforts to increase choice are working.
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NewsSDT blocks solicitor from returning 21 years after strike-off
Struck-off solicitor had since started his own legal business and advised on immigration and employment.
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NewsNews focus: CJC forum brainstorms costs reform
Costs lawyers convened at the Civil Justice Council last week to discuss another shakeup. Delegates offered robust opinions, but there was little consensus.
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NewsCourt blocks bid to issue 3,500 cases on just one claim form
Master Davison gives claimant firm Hugh James six months to sort out which claims will survive.
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NewsNew platform pledges to democratise access to group claims
Founders say they can help David take on Goliath through bringing victims together.
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NewsMPs angry as Raab ducks human rights committee
Justice secretary had said he was open to scrutiny of the Bill of Rights Bill.
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NewsSolicitor convicted over VAT fraud agrees to be struck off
Practitioner jailed in Germany for his involvement in a so-called 'carousel' VAT fraud across Europe.