All articles by Bianca Castro – Page 13
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NewsSolicitor loses High Court bid to vary SDT costs order
High Court dismisses lawyer’s attempt to vary SDT’s costs order as it ‘simply does not have jurisdiction’.
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NewsEmployment tribunal dismisses solicitor's claim against Citizens Advice
Manchester lawyer had described ‘Good Citizen’ award which would reward winning employees their birthday off as ‘dubious’.
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NewsSolicitor ordered to pay £8,700 costs for late tribunal claim withdrawal
Employment judge finds that by not withdrawing his claim earlier, lawyer showed ‘unreasonable conduct of litigation’.
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NewsPump Court Chambers loses High Court bid to keep £2.75m fraud secret
Prominent London set feared adverse publicity could cause 'high-earning barristers' to leave and solicitors to delay payments.
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News9 Stone Buildings closes as barristers move to other chambers
Members of the historic chambers in Lincoln’s Inn will continue to practise in Tanfield Chambers and Selborne Chambers.
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NewsAML super regulator finds legal sector lacking in effective supervision
No legal regulator fully effective in all areas of anti-money laundering supervision.
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NewsIn depth: Challenges and opportunities faced by junior lawyers
The pace of technological change and the inexorable rise of generative AI, mental health and financial wellbeing were all prominent topics at this year’s Junior Solicitors Network Summit.
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NewsJudge criticises ‘overworked’ solicitor who missed email from court
‘It might seem harsh to be critical of a solicitor for missing one email, but I am satisfied that such criticism is appropriate,’ Mrs Justice Hill said.
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NewsLandlord’s appeal dismissed despite ‘serious procedural irregularity’
First-Tier Tribunal’s approach was ‘flawed’ but not possible it would have reached a different conclusion.
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NewsHarrods to face civil claims over Al Fayed rape allegations
Lawyers will fight 'voracity' of non-disclosure agreements and are 'laser focused' on justice for 37 women.
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NewsSolicitor convicted of blackmail struck off
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal also ordered lawyer to pay £4,158 costs.
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NewsSRA faced £36,000 costs order over failed appeal
High Court dimissed the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s appeal against SDT’s findings and made a costs order.
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NewsSFO ordered to disclose total cost of failed ENRC investigation
Serious Fraud Office must comply with the Freedom of Information request or risk contempt of court.
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NewsSolicitor suspended after losing company £212k from transactions
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, by way of agreed outcome, also ordered the director pay £15,000 costs.
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NewsNational firm pledges to give 1% of profits to good causes
Foot Anstey becomes one of the first to join the ‘1% club’, with donation which will help support sustainability, community and charitable initiatives.
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NewsBar Council urges government to remove cap on court sitting days
Bar also asks ministers to match-fund 100 additional criminal pupillages a year.
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NewsJunior solicitor suspended after failing to tell client defence was struck out
Former Plexus Legal LLP solicitor also ordered to pay almost £2,500 costs by Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
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NewsJudicial salary rise confirmed after pay deal
Lord chancellor announced in July that the government would accept Senior Salaries Review Body’s recommendation.
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NewsCourt of Appeal quashes judge’s unlawful suspended sentence
Appellent who falsely claimed solicitor did not inform him his trial could begin on any day took ‘unreasonable risk’ in not making sure he could attend court.
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NewsJunior lawyers entering legal sector at ‘really exciting’ time
Junior Solicitors Network Summit discusses generative AI, resilience and the future of the legal sector.