All articles by Bianca Castro
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NewsPogust Goodhead heads to court as rival claims control of dam litigation
Firm says High Court application seeks ‘to resolve….whether the client committee has the contractual authority to make a decision of this magnitude’.
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NewsMagistrate sanctioned over knife
JCIO says recently appointed magistrate ‘acknowledged the seriousness of the incident’.
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NewsSupreme Court opens immersive exhibition
The Law and Us showcases cases heard at the Supreme Court, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council and the Appellate Committee of the House of Lords.
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NewsHMCTS names continuity candidate as new chief executive
Megan Lee-Devlin joins HMCTS from her role as director general for justice services and transformation at the Ministry of Justice.
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NewsPrince Harry claimants face £34m costs bill and ordered to pay £9.5m on account
Defendants’ costs in the case were ‘striking’ - but the conduct in pursuing the claim against the Daily Mail went ‘well outside the norm’.
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NewsSRA 'heading towards irresponsible' in dealing with SDT application
Hearing of withdrawal application delayed because regulator was not available.
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NewsMagistrates removed from office over failure to complete training
Lady chief justice and lord chancellor considered removal from office ‘the appropriate and proportionate sanction’.
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NewsUniversity expands legal clinics into family law advice
Students’ pro-bono service will offer sessions by appointment either in person or virtually.
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NewsAbsent harasser of Foot Anstey loses contempt appeal
Court of Appeal issues warning about appellants failing to attend, stating that judges 'bent over backwards' to hear the case quickly.
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NewsStudents get taste of life as a government lawyer
More than 500 aspiring solicitors and barristers took part in the Legal Professional Diversity Summer Scheme.
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NewsBarrister disbarred over court recordings
Mariam El-Sobky also made fun of confidential mental health issues in a group chat.
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NewsPotanina v Potanin divorce saga takes another twist
Russian litigants ‘continue to find novel ways to extend their dispute’ in England.
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NewsRoad traffic victims unaware of compensation rights, report finds
People who do seek compensation often face a long, stressful and expensive process, says Victims’ Commissioner.
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NewsSupreme Court allows appeal in employment discrimination case
Taxi driver claimed fee paid for access to bookings was discriminatory because it cost part-time workers more per hour.
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NewsSolicitor accused of insider dealing appears in court
Case adjourned until next month by His Honour Judge Baumgartner, recorder of Westminster.
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NewsStruck-off solicitor fails in bid to return to the roll
Lawyer was caught advising on a sham marriage by an undercover journalist.
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News‘Dieselgate’ quantum trial against Mercedes to proceed
Mr Justice Constable was ‘satisfied that the reduced scope of the quantum trial does not deprive it of real utility’.
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NewsMemorial fund for ‘extremely talented’ young Mishcon associate
Agatha Hunt’s ‘compassion, generosity and spirit will live on through this fund and award’.
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NewsYorkshire solicitor wins £75,000 grant for pet guardian platform
Firm director and dog-owner set out to create a ‘clear written record’ of wishes.
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NewsAI sandbox opens to bids from legal innovators
AI Growth Lab provides 'single front door' for firms and lawtech developers to explore innovative models.