All articles by John Hyde – Page 87
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NewsIn focus: Meet the solicitor who relishes appearing before the SDT
A lawyer who specialises in defending solicitors before the tribunal explains why the SRA’s new fining powers could upset the delicate balance between regulation and discipline.
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NewsSRA to ramp up sanctions for transparency non-compliance
Regulator suggests it will start using new fining powers to clamp down on firms ignoring rules.
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NewsSolicitor prosecuted over allegations of sexual misconduct
Three separate allegations will be heard before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal next year.
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NewsSRA intervenes to shut down two more Metamorph firms
Regulator continues to step in to protect the interests of clients of 'revolutionising legal services' group.
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NewsScotty T whiplash case collapses over Ibiza Instagram posts
Firm secures fundamental dishonesty ruling involving Geordie Shore reality TV star.
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NewsMaternity scandal victims join fight against fixed costs
Families of Telford and Shrewsbury scandal say plans for fixed costs are ‘dangerous’.
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NewsJudge pleads for 'scandal' of children’s care to be wider known
'I have no desire to operate in a situation where the public is ignorant of what is going on.'
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NewsCourt allows costs challenge by client 'not informed' about options
Personal injury firm found not to have settled account through final bill.
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NewsLegal bodies unhappy with LeO’s 10% budget rise
Law Society and licensed conveyancers regulator continue to have reservations about ombudsman's performance.
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NewsAfter 19 years, LiP fails in bid to summon solicitor
Court says there is no evidence of any wrongdoing on the part of CAB employee and solicitor.
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NewsTribunal rules law firm employee was sacked at outcome meeting
Claimant tried to argue that his dismissal date was when he received confirmation letter.
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NewsDefunct firm to pay wasted costs over fictitious claim
Defendant solicitor says Asons Solicitors case ‘casts a stain’ over personal injury industry.
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NewsSRA intervenes to shut down Metamorph firms
Staff informed that intervention was imminent before agents visited offices across England.
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NewsMetamorph crisis: Winding-up orders, staff unpaid and directors quitting
At least three offices set to close as financial difficulties plague law firm group.
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NewsJudge rejects plea to postpone judgment publication
Court rules that tribunal's decision became public once it was handed to the parties.
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NewsDavid Greene cleared of misconduct by SDT
Private prosecution case brought against former Law Society president is dismissed in full.
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NewsBelsner won’t end claims deduction disputes, costs lawyers predict
Court of Appeal ruling has advanced calls for reform of the Solicitors Act, according to new survey.
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OpinionOffering £900 legal fees for Post Office victims is laughable
We risk inflicting yet more injustice on these people if they are denied proper legal advice.
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NewsBig Five law societies fight SRA's SIF plan
Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester societies express ‘deep concern’ that regulator failed to consult on other options.
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NewsPostmasters' compensation swallowed up by official receiver, inquiry hears
Bankrupt client offered only £8,000 of £259,000 compensation following wrongful conviction.