All articles by Bianca Castro – Page 2
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NewsEAT sets aside unfair dismissal ruling against Fieldfisher
Problem in employment tribunal’s judgment ‘lay in [its] failure to recognise the limits of its fact-finding role’.
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NewsPrison release policy shift offers ‘long-term security’, says justice secretary
Changes following 'urgent review' mean 1,000 fewer offenders will be eligible for early release.
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NewsEx-Liverpool footballer hit with civil restraint order over litigation against firm
Judge observes ‘degree of compulsion in pursuing points repeatedly, which goes beyond the norm’.
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NewsMagistrate would have been removed over 'intemperate' comments
Office holder resigned before the investigation into her conduct was concluded.
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NewsIndemnity costs would be 'very harsh' on claimants in Prince Harry case
Mr Justice Nicklin reserves judgment following consequentials hearing in the Royal Courts of Justice.
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NewsMail seeks indemnity costs for Prince Harry case
Associated Newspapers asks Mr Justice Nicklin to award £10m on account.
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NewsSDT issues reprimand over lack of information to conveyancing client
Solicitor’s ‘failings were isolated to a single matter’ which happened ‘during the exceptional circumstances’ of the pandemic.
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NewsSolicitor refused leave to appeal tipping-off conviction
Case is the first concerning the tipping-off provisions in the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 to reach the Court of Appeal.
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NewsLaw firm commended for court embargo warning
High Court stresses that court embargoes are ‘fundamentally different’ from journalism embargoes after Badger Trust breach.
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NewsCourt of Appeal calls for AI regulation in criminal proceedings after trial collapses
Retrial ordered in rape case after complainant was found to have used AI to prepare for court.
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NewsLitigant who harassed law firm jailed
Party in dispute over aunt's will believed he could get away with threats because 'the jails are full'.
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NewsCourt of Appeal stays Menon contempt proceedings
Last minute judgment means silk’s contempt trial is stayed pending his appeal.
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NewsLegal advice for sexual violence complainants to be rolled out nationally
Successful London pilot ‘gave clients a genuine sense of justice’.
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News'Kafkaesque': Lawyers rally to defence of silk cited for contempt
Rajiv Menon KC, who represented Palestine Action activist in criminal trial, said he has been ‘overwhelmed’ by messages of support.
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NewsAxiom Ince trial set to run for over three months
Criminal trial of five former executives remains listed for February 2027 with a time estimate of 14 weeks.
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NewsConsultant struck off over 'misleading representation' to court
Richard Jefferies, who worked for seven criminal firms, admitted all the allegations against him.
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NewsChief coroner issues informal complaints protocol for legal professionals
Protocol follows similar guidance released by the judiciary at the beginning of July.
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NewsSRA cannot regulate without access to privileged material, court told
Defamation firm Carter-Ruck is seeking a declaration that the SRA is not entitled to require the production of material.
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NewsLiP found in contempt after breaching firm's harassment injunction
A hearing to deal with penalty over the sending of a threatening letter and email is listed for next week.
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NewsCarter-Ruck challenges SRA's claim over privileged documents
High Court hearing centres on the statutory interpretation of section 44B of the Solicitors Act 1974.