Bianca Castro
Courts editor
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NewsParents hid tracking devices in children's gifts, court hears
Family judge dismisses parent’s evidence, finding devices were ‘part of wider plan’ to remove children from foster care.
NewsCosts order for lawyer over 'abusive' conduct of tribunal claim
Employment judge orders lawyer pay £20,000 to Medway Council, finding it was ‘unreasonable’ for her to continue proceedings.
NewsIn depth: Bar bullying - 'culture of impunity for those at the top'
Following Harriet Harman’s damning independent review into misconduct, bar chair Barbara Mills KC says this is a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity to change its culture’.
NewsAI will monitor offenders to 'prevent crime before it happens'
Technology is being tested in four probation regions and will see those on licence kept under additional surveillance.
NewsFamily law head cleared of misleading client over decree nisi
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal decides there was ‘no active misleading’ and senior practitioner had not acted recklessly.
NewsFamily law head did not mislead clients, SDT hears
Solicitor denies acting dishonestly or recklessly in relation to keeping a client informed on her decree nisi.
NewsSuspension for failing to properly assess client’s capacity
SDT also orders London sole practitioner pay £21,129.60 costs.
NewsFamily law head who allegedly misled client over decree nisi faces SDT
Solicitor denies charges of acting recklessly in 2019 divorce case.
NewsSidhu case highlights 'systemic issues', Harman report finds
Bar Standards Board made 'significant failings' in the disciplinary hearing against Jo Sidhu KC, review concludes.
NewsManaging partner suspended after backdating letter
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal also orders solicitor pay £24,885 in costs.
NewsJudicial bullying: Harman probe finds ‘little accountability’
Independent review into bullying, harassment and sexual harassment at the bar makes 36 recommendations.
NewsLegal aid solicitor reprimanded over accounts rule breach
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal also orders long-serving practitioner to pay £8,000 costs.
NewsCoA judgment 'cements London’s position as the divorce capital of the world'
Lawyers say judgment in Potanina v Potanin (No.2) could open door ‘for second bite of the cherry’ in overseas divorces.
NewsNew victims’ commissioner appointed
Claire Waxman will replace Baroness Newlove who was appointed on an interim basis.
NewsTribunal throws out Mishcon de Reya 'whistleblower' claim
Singapore-based lawyer’s claim dismissed after judge rules employment tribunal did not have jurisidiction.
NewsMore time over appeal granted following ‘honest mistake’
Employment Appeal Tribunal judge grants extension, finding ‘we all make mistakes from time to time’.
NewsSolicitor struck off for stealing £85,000 from vulnerable clients
Swindon solicitor who was jailed for two years misappropriated cash through ATM withdrawals and bank transfers to her own account.
NewsWe're not controlled by funders, Brazil dam claim firm insists
Pogust Goodhead says it enjoys 'forensic independence' despite management shakeup.
NewsHampshire firm expands in county with new acquisition
Larcomes has acquired Children’s Legal Practice which provides legal advice to clients across Hants, West Sussex, Dorset and the Isle of Wight.
NewsRecorder had sex in his judicial chambers
JCIO says the incident, which happened more than a decade ago, was a ‘one-off consensual encounter’.