All articles by John Hyde – Page 88
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NewsVeteran solicitor 'drifted' into offering banking facility on dubious scheme
Tribunal hears firm was instructed as it was 'half the price' of solicitors in London or Bristol.
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NewsThree more top firms reviewing Russia client links
Allen & Overy, Freshfields and Ashurst join the list of UK firms assessing whether to drop Russian clients.
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NewsFees ruling could stop solicitors acting for cash-strapped clients, court hears
London firm tells Supreme Court it did not waive its lien by taking out extra costs security.
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NewsTop-100 ambitions as southeast firm acquires neighbour
Deal will create an £18m turnover firm of more than 160 people, but one office will close.
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NewsSolicitor leaves profession after clients lost money on unfinished flats
Regulator says solicitor gave ‘inadequate advice’ to 21 clients lumbered with unrefurbished properties.
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NewsTory MP names 'amoral' lawyers working for Russian clients to muzzle critics
Bob Seely alleges that City law firms ignore checks for clients they know are corrupt or involved in organised crime.
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NewsCity firms prepare to drop Russian clients after Ukraine invasion
Law Society comes out in support of solicitors representing clients 'whoever they may be'.
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NewsSolicitor claimed to be living off benefits to avoid paying debt
London practitioner told Legal Aid Agency he had no income and no bank account in his name.
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NewsPressure mounts for action against 'enablers' of Russian regime
Clampdown over sanctions as fresh accusations made about City firms and money laundering.
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NewsTruss blaming lawyers for blocking Russia sanctions, says MP
Ben Bradshaw says public have a right to know if law firms are holding up process.
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NewsWitness on video link tried to give evidence while driving a van
Judge says lawyers need to think carefully about how remote witnesses conduct themselves.
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NewsNews focus: Legal ombudsman - a rebalancing act
The legal ombudsman insists proposed reforms allowing for cases to be disposed of pre-investigation and for a one-year time limit on complaints are the best routes to long-term sustainability.
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NewsSolicitor’s long career ended after asking client for £100 payment
Solicitor phoned client asking him to pretend payment was a gift.
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NewsRebuked solicitor did not realise he was breaching signature rule
Client in motor claim had signed to approve initial statement but not amended document.
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NewsFirm 'happy to ignore' costs budget to leave client with shortfall
Costs judge lambasts claimant specialist Irwin Mitchell after budget is exceeded by 'wide margin'.
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NewsSRA pleads with Supreme Court to avoid adverse costs orders
Competition appeal has potential to create 'defensive mindset' on prosecution decisions.
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NewsVos halts PI fees appeal after wider issues raised
‘Ramifications seem to me and to us to be more profound than had appeared before we started the case,’ master of the rolls tells court.
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NewsLegal app ad using the word ‘shyster’ cleared of causing offence
Complainant to Advertising Standards Authority said word was derogatory term to describe Jewish people.
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News‘Reeling’ PI market needed fees solution, Court of Appeal hears
Appeal in Belsner v CAM opens with arguments about ‘stark consequences’ for profession.
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NewsFirms with offices in Kyiv ready to act as Russia crisis escalates
Foreign Office has advised that British nationals in Ukraine should leave the country.