All articles by John Hyde – Page 84
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NewsWhiplash portal ‘needs saving’ with claim numbers still low
Vast majority of RTA claimants are still relying on a lawyer to navigate the new 'LiP-friendly' process.
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NewsStruck-off junior Matthews free to practise after two-year ordeal
Regulator applies to withdraw allegations against former Capsticks junior after profession-wide outcry.
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NewsLitigation funder warns of ‘below expectations’ profits
Insolvency specialist says market will play ‘catch up’ in the next 12 months.
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NewsDefence firm given another chance after missing hearing
Duncan Lewis blamed a breakdown in communication for not being aware of employment proceedings.
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NewsSanctioned clients in limbo as Treasury fails to grant 'reasonable fees' licences
Ten firms have applied to the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation to serve Russian clients, but none has been approved.
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NewsCo-op Legal’s profits up 28% as business grows to 600 staff
Company confident that legal arm will grow at a ’fast rate’ this year.
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NewsCompensation fund payments soar to £27m
Outlay from the fund rises significantly and reserves dip, as more claims over rogue solicitors are closed.
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News£400,000 financial remedy costs bill 'woefully excessive'
Court rejects woman's claims of coercive control by her retired barrister ex-husband.
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NewsSolicitor mother of triplets unfairly dismissed by British Gas
In-house lawyer regarded as ‘less focused’ wins employment tribunal claim for sex discrimination.
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NewsFirm owner told client he could not complain to regulator
Canterbury sole practitioner rebuked after trying to place conditions on settlement.
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NewsSRA starts visiting firms named as acting for Russians
Regulator responds to MPs’ allegations of insufficient checks on rich clients.
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NewsBritish solicitor named as Australian landslide victim
Firm says it will remember and honour Mehraab Nazir who died earlier this week.
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NewsJudge finds ‘no justification’ for firm charging £1,100 an hour
Lord Justice Males says parties must provide 'clear and compelling' proof that costs are justified.
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NewsPI business ready to expand following £13.5m investment
Spirant Group started out as single personal injury firm based in Liverpool.
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NewsD-Day for family lawyers as no-fault divorce arrives
Law Society ‘delighted’ with culmination of years of campaigning for updated divorce laws.
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NewsMost in-house lawyers want to work from home
Half of in-house legal teams back in office full-time - but reluctantly, poll suggests.
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NewsFamily judge sorry after ‘everything went wrong’ in contact dispute
Court finds child’s needs were not put first and appeal took a year to come to court.
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NewsInternational firm rebuked over insufficient checks on mass group action
Hausfeld criticised by judge after collapse of cartel case involving almost 65,000 Chinese claimants.
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NewsRegulator bans secretary who stole client’s medal collections
Decorations were being stored by firm but employee stole them to pay off gambling debt.
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NewsParties suing Russia concerned that lawyers will drop out
Court rejects plea to bring forward deadline despite White & Case dropping Russian clients.