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.
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.
NewsLinklaters employee groped colleague on staff night out
SRA says conduct was serious as it was directed at a junior colleague.
NewsTwo smaller practices agree to be merged into regional firms
Alsters Kelley extends its presence in Oxfordshire; JCP Solicitors moves into Port Talbot.
NewsCJC calls for costs budgeting in group claims
Enhanced costs management should start as soon as possible, says working group.
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.
News'No excuse': Claims firm failed to pay minimum wage to 72 workers
Government says sums due have now been paid to staff.
NewsStaff awarded redundancy pay after sudden SRA shutdown
Payments will be covered by government if closed firm has insufficient assets.
NewsEthical issues should not be overstated - Law Society
Solicitors’ representative body insists that most of its members know what good ethics looks like.
NewsLaw firms join rush to Birmingham’s legal heart
Ward Hadaway one of a clutch of firms opening offices in Birmingham’s city centre.
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.
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.
NewsStruck-out claims revived as judge warns against 'mini-trials'
Sir Peter Lane criticises summary judgment approach in personal injury case.
NewsJob done? Here's how to complain: SRA proposes new conduct rule
Solicitors should not be afraid of encouraging complaints, regulator says.
NewsMinority Anexo investors accuse buyers of conspiracy
Anexo states it is complying with its legal duties and dismisses shareholders' allegations as 'speculation'.
NewsYork firm shuns buyout option to become employee-owned
Long-serving legal executive brought onto board as staff representative.
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.
NewsJudge condemns late disclosure in life-support child case
Forcing counsel to ask for disclosure was 'professionally beyond discourteous'.
NewsBSB ditches new diversity duty for barristers
Bar Council led backlash against new measure for advancing equality.
NewsJudge throws out 'blunderbuss' Trump order against law firm
Washington court rules that 'unconstitutional' act of retaliation 'casts a chill over whole legal profession'.