All articles by John Hyde – Page 95
-
NewsMinister names firm working for Russian oligarch Usmanov
London firm and its client named in response to written question about the Russia (Sanctions) Regulations 2022.
-
NewsUnion plans 'mass disruption' at ombudsman over disgruntled staff
Complaints handler is in 'complete disarray' as staff attrition continues to rise, according to PCS.
-
NewsTikTok: claimant lawyers 'unwisely' waited until last minute
Case may continue but judge rules that a separate claim must be filed after some deadlines were not met.
-
News‘A colossus of criminal law’: Tributes paid to Cornwall solicitor
Special hearing was held for colleagues and friends to share memories of Mike Gregson.
-
NewsWait goes on for creditors claiming £42m from collapsed firm
Liquidators' report on former Ince practice also details how legal costs have risen from £5,000 to £340,000.
-
NewsUkraine Supreme Court judge joins defence forces on front line
Reports suggest that judge with background in commercial litigation has swapped court for combat.
-
NewsEx-Mishcon partner to pay £21,000 over AML rule breaches
Michael Nouril had missed the relevant training because he was absent when it was given.
-
NewsSolicitors will have to ‘challenge’ misbehaving colleagues
Regulator consults on beefed-up regime for dealing with bullying and mistreatment in the workplace.
-
NewsCosts row in abuse cases as court rules Grade C fee earner should lead
Defence lawyers say compensation levels are routinely way below the costs claimed.
-
NewsFirm to pay £26,500 to worker sacked for not coming in on Jewish holiday
Tribunal finds that Manchester firm unfairly dismissed Jewish employee who had booked time off for Passover.
-
News‘No evidence’ of problems with competence, says Society
Solicitors’ representative body says measures such as assessments and tests would be costly and unnecessary.
-
NewsCounty court delays still much higher than pre-pandemic, MoJ reveals
Small claims now taking almost a whole year to come to trial.
-
NewsSolicitors who signed new fees agreement can't go back, Supreme Court told
Liquidators say the court is entitled to infer that solicitors intended to replace lien.
-
NewsBid to refer to Part 36 offer at hearing is dismissed
Court rules against appellant who wanted to show costs were disproportionate.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
NewsCity firms prepare to drop Russian clients after Ukraine invasion
Law Society comes out in support of solicitors representing clients 'whoever they may be'.
-
NewsPressure mounts for action against 'enablers' of Russian regime
Clampdown over sanctions as fresh accusations made about City firms and money laundering.