All articles by John Hyde
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NewsPunish defence lawyers throwing around dishonesty slurs, say claimants
‘Scattergun’ approach of hoping something will stick is on the rise, according to claimant group.
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NewsCollaboration between lawyers sparks surge in clin neg settlements
‘Professional, trusting and respectful’ relationship between claimant and defence lawyers is reaping dividends, says NHS chief.
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NewsLinklaters employee groped colleague on staff night out
SRA says conduct was serious as it was directed at a junior colleague.
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NewsTwo smaller practices agree to be merged into regional firms
Alsters Kelley extends its presence in Oxfordshire; JCP Solicitors moves into Port Talbot.
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NewsCJC calls for costs budgeting in group claims
Enhanced costs management should start as soon as possible, says working group.
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NewsCompliance officers 'overwhelmed' as SRA dishes out £77k fine
Firm failed to comply with rules on client checks for three years but there was no evidence of any harm.
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News'No excuse': Claims firm failed to pay minimum wage to 72 workers
Government says sums due have now been paid to staff.
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NewsStaff awarded redundancy pay after sudden SRA shutdown
Payments will be covered by government if closed firm has insufficient assets.
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NewsEthical issues should not be overstated - Law Society
Solicitors’ representative body insists that most of its members know what good ethics looks like.
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NewsLaw firms join rush to Birmingham’s legal heart
Ward Hadaway one of a clutch of firms opening offices in Birmingham’s city centre.
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OpinionFirms as complaint machines: The SRA’s solution to a problem that doesn’t exist
Client satisfaction with lawyers stands at 87% - so naturally the SRA wants more complaints.
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NewsDishonest solicitor avoids strike-off over ‘moment of madness’
Highly-regarded associate said she was in a ‘haze’ due to work pressures and health issues.
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NewsStruck-out claims revived as judge warns against 'mini-trials'
Sir Peter Lane criticises summary judgment approach in personal injury case.
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NewsJob done? Here's how to complain: SRA proposes new conduct rule
Solicitors should not be afraid of encouraging complaints, regulator says.
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NewsMinority Anexo investors accuse buyers of conspiracy
Anexo states it is complying with its legal duties and dismisses shareholders' allegations as 'speculation'.
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NewsYork firm shuns buyout option to become employee-owned
Long-serving legal executive brought onto board as staff representative.
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NewsSolicitors could still face sanction for delays caused by other parties, LeO warns
When a client complains, the ombudsman will want to see evidence firms tried to progress matters.
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NewsJudge condemns late disclosure in life-support child case
Forcing counsel to ask for disclosure was 'professionally beyond discourteous'.
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NewsBSB ditches new diversity duty for barristers
Bar Council led backlash against new measure for advancing equality.
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NewsJudge throws out 'blunderbuss' Trump order against law firm
Washington court rules that 'unconstitutional' act of retaliation 'casts a chill over whole legal profession'.