All articles by John Hyde – Page 82
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NewsJudge warns of 'very strict criteria' for non-molestation orders
Significant increase in applications for orders since pandemic, says judge.
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NewsSRA set to cap fees for handling mis-selling claims
Regulator says new fees will protect consumers and ensure work is still viable.
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NewsManager who faked solicitor's signature banned from profession
Birmingham firm was shut down by SRA over owner's suspected dishonesty.
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NewsSolicitor who misled clients 'to avoid a can of worms' struck off
Essex practitioner had sent the wrong form out but wrongly blamed it on a new process.
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NewsJudge blasts family solicitor's 'expensive and pointless' action
Court’s ruling suggests wife was ‘steered’ into making a costly and unsuccessful application.
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NewsEx-Hogan Lovells employee banned for dodging train fares
Billing coordinator now has two convictions for misusing a travel card.
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News'Cautiously optimistic' ombudsman plans to halve waiting times
Services continue to be turned around - but a big budget increase is needed once again.
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NewsCouncil allowed to defend £6m claim despite 'inexcusable' delay
Mesothelioma claim must proceed to trial as defence is so strong, judge concludes.
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NewsRegional litigation funder lifts £1m cap on new investments
New entrant expanding with backing from US private equity house.
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NewsSolicitor oath could ensure higher ethical standards - LSB chief
Further action may be needed to remind practitioners of privileges and obligations.
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NewsAbsent claimant represented by solicitor 'appeared' at hearing, CoA rules
Appeal judges find that procedure rules do not impinge on right to be represented.
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NewsFirms urged not to abandon SQE failures
Pass rate of just over half raises concern that some firms might take difficult decisions too soon.
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NewsBack on the box: Claims firm commits £1m to advertising blitz
Television and radio advertising will be increased, but YouTube also targeted.
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NewsWould-be solicitors offered new app to access work experience
Portal aims to bridge gap between firms seeking new talent and SQE entrants unsure where to turn.
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NewsNews focus: Highlights from Law Society's risk and compliance conference
Law firms and the regulator are ‘playing catch-up’ on anti-money laundering. ‘Government pressure is colossal,’ SRA chief executive Paul Philip warned solicitors at the annual risk & compliance conference
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NewsSouth-west firm acquired by 'forward-thinking business'
Administrators were called in to Pardoes Solicitors on Tuesday but the firm continues to trade.
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NewsPostmaster claimants urged to avoid no win, no fee lawyers
Three firms agree not to charge clients seeking compensation from the Post Office.
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NewsCPS to pay £136,000 for failing to ease barrister’s workload
Discrimination after heart attack made prosecutor feel ‘vulnerable, angry and upset’.
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NewsSolicitor-barrister rebuked for offensive and threatening email
Complainants copied into email said solicitor 'wished serious physical harm' on them.
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NewsPI giant posts £1.5m loss but remains upbeat
Minster Law owner says Yorkshire firm is well set to make profits longer-term.