All articles by John Hyde – Page 97
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NewsSolicitor sacked after refusing move to Walsall wins ET claim
Firm had told solicitor she would have to switch from Dudley office on the next working day.
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NewsMajor litigation funder goes into administration
Regulator confirms that Affiniti Finance Limited has stopped taking on new business.
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NewsPost Office inquiry chair seeks waiver on legal privilege
Sir Wyn Williams gives government, Post Office and IT supplier a week to respond to proposal.
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NewsClinical negligence reforms ‘could prevent infant deaths’
Former health secretary says England and Wales should follow Sweden by taking negligence out of the compensation equation.
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OpinionPriced out of the market
The big takeaway from Pure Legal and Hampson Hughes going to the wall may be that lenders are going to demand much more of firms before parting with cash.
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NewsGovernment asks for lawyers’ role to be left out of Post Office inquiry
Preliminary hearing reveals that BEIS has said sub-postmasters should seek redress another way.
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NewsOmbudsman proposes outsourcing and higher pay to beat backlog
Unopened caseload set to persist for years, complaints handler reveals in business plan.
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NewsNews focus: From insult to personal injury – a sector in flux
The demise of two big-hitting personal injury firms is a sign that the once buoyant claims sector is in a period of flux, with experts pointing to this year’s whiplash reforms as the catalyst for change.
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NewsFirm announces it will pay NQs almost £150,000 a year
Continuing recruitment battle in the City takes salary levels to new highs.
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News‘You use it, you pay for it’: Conveyancers change how they fund ombudsman
Two practices subject to most complaints set to pay an extra £28,000 between them.
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News‘Grossly unhelpful’ expert ordered to pay £50k wasted costs
Recorder finds dentist showed ‘flagrant disregard’ for his duty to the court in negligence claim.
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NewsHundreds hunt for new jobs as another claims firm goes under
Administrators move in to handle affairs of Pure Business Group Limited, Pure Legal Limited and seven other entities.
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NewsMidlands firm embraces employee ownership
Former chief executive will sell her stake in the firm to a trust owned by staff.
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NewsNew call for lawyers to be probed in Post Office inquiry
Team of academic experts say role of legal advisers is crucial for understanding how scandal happened.
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NewsFour partners set to make £1.3m apiece after selling firm
Fast-expanding listed firm Knights makes move into the north east with Stockton-on-Tees acquisition.
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News‘Nihilistic litigation’: Divorce judge laments costs of mammoth case
Costs of proceedings now outstrip the assets of both parties, court hears.
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NewsNews focus: What does it take to be a member of the SDT?
As the SDT seeks new members, the role is evolving with the times. President Edward Nally outlines the qualities required to handle sensitive cases touching on mental health and personal lives.
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NewsJR bill cruises through Commons vote as rebellion fails to materialise
Justice secretary Dominic Raab says allowing so many flawed challenges to upper tribunal rulings ‘skews the system’.
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NewsBudget 21: MoJ set for windfall with 4.1% real terms increase by 2025
Commitments for this year include £324m to increase court capacity and more people eligible for legal aid.
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NewsNorth-west PI firm goes under with all staff made redundant
Administrators appointed last week at Hampson Hughes after efforts to rescue business failed.