All articles by Bianca Castro – Page 15
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NewsJunior lawyer struck off for failing to disclose sacking
'Ashamed' former Weightmans lawyer did not reveal real reason for her departure when applying for a new job.
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NewsParalegal awarded £100,000 over discrimination and unfair dismissal
Employment judge orders London firm Khans Solicitors to pay more than £100,000 in damages after ex-employee gives up on dream of becoming solicitor.
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NewsBullying and harassment: Barristers have 'low expectations' of change
Former Labour minister Harriet Harman, who is conducting an independent review, seeking 'solutions that will make a difference'.
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News'Over-lawyering' hindering prosecution of economic crime - thinktank
New report from Institute of Economic Affairs calls for SFO to be replaced by new enforcer with wider remit.
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NewsHigh Court dismisses judicial review in asylum legal aid case
Judge finds refusal to grant exceptional case funding for asylum interview was lawful.
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NewsLeigh Day praises appeal court’s Diego Garcia asylum decision
London firm represents 28 of the asylum seekers currently held in a camp on Diego Garcia, an island in the British Indian Ocean Territory.
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NewsVictims’ commissioner seeks views on criminal justice delays
Baroness Newlove urges victims to share their experience and ‘use their voice’ to influence recommendations she puts forward to the government.
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NewsFive-year ban for former Bird & Bird partner over inappropriate conduct towards junior
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal approves agreed outcome between ex-Bird & Bird Brussels partner and SRA.
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NewsJudge throws out ex-Liverpool star's £120k costs challenge
His Honour Judge Cadwallader dismisses former Ireland international's appeal over costs order.
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NewsGovernment drops appeal against ruling over protester’s jury sign
Activist Trudi Warner praises Hodge Jones & Allen, Good Law Project and Defend Our Juries for their work.
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NewsSupreme Court dismisses appeal in student accommodation dispute
Claim notice not served on a landlord is ‘voidable but not void’.
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NewsParalegal succeeds in employment tribunal over ‘sham’ redundancy exercise
Employment judge finds dismissal of Oldham-based firm’s former employee ‘was not because of redundancy but because she was part-time’.
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News'A nullity': chief magistrate rules on unlawful single justice convictions
Senior district judge’s findings means more than 70,000 people will be entitled to refunds on fines or costs.
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NewsLate judgment leads to formal advice for misconduct
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office says judge ‘recognised her responsibility for the unsatisfactory state of affairs’.
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NewsAssistant coroner described barrister's submission as 'b****cks'
Assistant coroner apologised to complainant who overheard comment, JCIO says.
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NewsSolicitor reprimanded over 'extremely poorly judged attempt at humour'
Solicitor admitted making ‘inappropriate comments’ about a person in court on two occassions, Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal hears.
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NewsFormal advice for magistrate who used iPad and phone during hearing
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office said magistrate accepted he had used his personal devices to send and receive messages during hearing.
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NewsLaw firm employees win ‘hugely sad case’ over wage deductions
Employment judge says litigation was an ‘unfortunate necessity…to ensure clarity and security for all sides’.
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NewsSolicitor struck off over improper payments totalling £2.8m
Compensation fund has paid out more than £3.8m as a result of solicitor’s misconduct.
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NewsUnregistered barrister convicted of harassment suspended for nine months
Lawyer’s actions ‘not compatible with the standards the public expect of barristers’.