All articles by Bianca Castro
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NewsCosts order overturned over litigator's absent practising certificate
’The person conducting litigation must be authorised to do so, or fall within one of the exempt categories,’ rules Mr Justice Sheldon.
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NewsRetired City partner sues Labour over council candidacy rebuff
Ex-Simmons partner fails with application for expedited trial in 'important case for the Labour party that needs to be taken seriously'.
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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.
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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.
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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’.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NewsSuspension for failing to properly assess client’s capacity
SDT also orders London sole practitioner pay £21,129.60 costs.
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NewsFamily law head who allegedly misled client over decree nisi faces SDT
Solicitor denies charges of acting recklessly in 2019 divorce case.
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NewsSidhu case highlights 'systemic issues', Harman report finds
Bar Standards Board made 'significant failings' in the disciplinary hearing against Jo Sidhu KC, review concludes.
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NewsManaging partner suspended after backdating letter
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal also orders solicitor pay £24,885 in costs.
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NewsJudicial bullying: Harman probe finds ‘little accountability’
Independent review into bullying, harassment and sexual harassment at the bar makes 36 recommendations.
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NewsLegal aid solicitor reprimanded over accounts rule breach
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal also orders long-serving practitioner to pay £8,000 costs.
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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.
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NewsNew victims’ commissioner appointed
Claire Waxman will replace Baroness Newlove who was appointed on an interim basis.
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NewsTribunal throws out Mishcon de Reya 'whistleblower' claim
Singapore-based lawyer’s claim dismissed after judge rules employment tribunal did not have jurisidiction.
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NewsMore time over appeal granted following ‘honest mistake’
Employment Appeal Tribunal judge grants extension, finding ‘we all make mistakes from time to time’.
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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.
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NewsWe're not controlled by funders, Brazil dam claim firm insists
Pogust Goodhead says it enjoys 'forensic independence' despite management shakeup.