All articles by Bianca Castro
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NewsBarrister who caused RTA death cleared to practise
Family law practitioner had admitted causing death by dangerous driving and was sentenced to prison in November 2024.
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News‘Overworked’ solicitor cleared over allegations of sending misleading emails
Senior associate was ‘firefighting’ and ‘did not mislead by omission in her emails’, Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal finds.
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NewsDeputy High Court judge’s ‘excessive intervention’ leads to misconduct sanction
Office holder interrupted and raised his voice to a barrister while she was making submissions.
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NewsMale applicants for Supreme Court 'more confident', says president
Lower courts inundated by 'tidal wave of claims' prompted by AI, Lord Reed also tells Lords Constitution Committee.
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NewsAdoption orders are final, Supreme Court finds
Judges find the position of an adopted child is no different from that of a child and their natural parents.
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NewsMagistrate removed from office over public criticism of court judgment
JCIO says the office-holder's conduct amounted to gross misconduct.
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NewsLord Justice Cobb to take Family Division reins
Lady chief justice says she is ‘delighted’ with appointment of family presiding judge for the northeastern circuit.
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NewsMining giant seeks $167m over SFO investigation fiasco
Mr Justice Waksman will be determining quantum as Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation (ENRC) seeks millions in compensation.
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NewsNational security does not justify claimants' blanket exclusion, EAT finds
Appeal considers whether open hearing could be held in claim by former employee.
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NewsCAT rejects group claim which would mostly benefit lawyers and funder
Unanimous judgment noted the estimated loss and proportion of damages distributed to class members 'dwarfed' £20m costs.
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NewsSerious Fraud Office outlines tech-driven roadmap
Agency pledges to intervene earlier ‘and with greater precision’ as it publishes annual business plan.
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NewsRAAC-riddled London court reopens
Harrow Crown Court is operating again, with some of its eight courtrooms refurbished.
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NewsNDAs will be invalid without legal advice, government proposes
Consultation, which is open until July, has been described as a ‘decisive moment in the fight to end the silencing of victims’.
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NewsMagistrates sanctioned over interactions and reactions
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office says two magistrates have been issued with formal warnings for misconduct.
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NewsEversheds Sutherland and Irwin Mitchell announce promotion rounds
Partner promotion season continues with announcements from international and national firm.
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NewsPartners approve Ashurst’s transatlantic merger
Ashurst and Perkins Coie will unite to create a top-20 global firm.
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NewsLegal aid deserts in Wales fuel demand for clinics
Number of enquiries handled by LawWorks Cymru's pro-bono volunteers has jumped by 81% since 2020.
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NewsEmployment tribunal throws out Scottish solicitor's complaint against regulator
Practitioner had claimed direct discrimination, harassment and victimisation by the Law Society of Scotland.
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NewsENRC returns to court over £1.8m costs dispute with SFO investigator
Case law says there is no privilege to retainer documents, senior costs judge rules.
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NewsBar regulator seeks 12% budget rise
Bar Standards Board expects its total running costs to be nearly £24m, up from £21.1m last year.