All articles by John Hyde – Page 98
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NewsUS private equity moves in to snap up biggest PI firm
Management clear-out of north-west firm as Sun Capital Partners moves in.
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NewsSRA to look again at advocacy standards
New business plan also includes plans for continuing competency and a further AML crackdown.
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NewsJR bill back in Commons as Davis threatens to rebel
Former cabinet minister says legislation is an 'obvious attempt’ to avoid accountability.
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NewsSiblings appeal strike-off over property scheme advice
Former solicitors were found to have protected their own financial interests over their clients’.
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NewsSerial LiP with conspiracy claims against 13 lawyers is ordered to stop
Judge says civil restraint order is necessary to protect both the claimant and the solicitors, and firms he pursues.
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NewsBarrister who deceived wife for divorce loses disbarral challenge
High Court finds there was no procedural error or unfair finding in bar tribunal’s decision.
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NewsNews focus: Should the right to justice override the principle of transparency?
A claimant’s request for anonymity has renewed debate.
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NewsSRA approves PII clause clarifying cybercrime cover
Regulator says addition to minimum terms and conditions can provide clarity without pushing up premiums.
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OpinionWhere have so many RTA claims disappeared to?
Comparisons are difficult at this stage, but early signs from the portal suggest numbers are down.
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NewsMost whiplash claimants still relying on lawyer for portal
First statistics for Official Injury Claim site show 90% of claimants are represented - but overall numbers are down.
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NewsCourt rejects £150,000 costs cap that would have killed off claims
Case believed to be the first application for a capping order since costs budgeting began.
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NewsConsumer panel speaks out over ‘woeful decline’ in justice spending
Organisation makes rare criticism of the government ahead of next week’s crucial spending review.
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NewsUnfair proceedings ruling over advocate ‘with soft voice and hand in pocket’
Court rules that magistrates’ court hearing was not fair to claimant who was 20ft away from bench.
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NewsCourt orders that SRA be given access to shut down firm’s files
Solicitor subject to intervention said former clients did not need regulator to be involved.
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NewsEx-stripper could have to drop ET claim after being refused right to anonymity
Appeal tribunal finds that stigma of work as a stripper is not enough to stop open justice.
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NewsSociety will fight to save SIF from closure
Council resolution says that extension of fund is in interests of profession and public.
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NewsNews focus: Time for Westminster to let go of Wales?
Cardiff and London remain at loggerheads on devolving justice and policing to Wales.
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NewsCFA costs payable as part of maintenance award, CoA rules
Court agrees success fee in inheritance case can be classed as a debt.
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OpinionConsumers promised cheap law are being failed by our system
A failure to offer even basic protections is leaving clients exposed.
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NewsCustomer happiness just as important as outcome, firms tell survey
More firms also engaging with review sites - but not necessarily the negative reviews.