All articles by Bianca Castro – Page 20
-
NewsBarrister referred to regulator over ‘abusive’ extradition JR claim
In the same judgment, judges did not refer other lawyers in a different case to their regulators but marked their disapproval in public judgment.
-
NewsJunior solicitor struck off for dishonesty over LPA misleading dates
In agreed outcome, SDT finds strike-off is only appropriate sanction following admissions.
-
NewsPupil barrister suspended over skeleton argument
Bar Standards Board said the pupil’s conduct ‘fell below the high standards of honesty and integrity’.
-
NewsBarrister’s appeal against sanction dismissed by High Court
Mrs Justice Lang found the tribunal was ‘well aware’ consequences would be harsh but was entitled to suspend barrister.
-
NewsMagistrate issued with formal warning for misconduct after swearing in court
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office said presiding justice was ‘profoundly sorry’.
-
NewsMagistrate who upset colleague issued with advice for misconduct
Magistrate rejected the allegation but an investigation found he came across as ‘aggressive’ to his colleagues.
-
NewsCouncil of Europe body acts to safeguard judicial independence
Consultative council of European judges issues recommendations as politicians seek to silence or sack judges for their decisions.
-
NewsKC wins appeal for extra legal aid money
Determining officer did not consider worklog supplied by barrister, costs judge rules.
-
NewsZahawi solicitor fined £50k, but tribunal dismisses ‘SLAPP’ framing
SDT finds one allegation proved, but Osborne Clarke lawyer 'made no attempt to prevent scrutiny' of former chancellor’s tax affairs.
-
News‘Huge win for open justice’ as Crown court documents released
Anti-corruption charity ‘must surely…be free to publish the contents of what was said in open court’, judge rules
-
NewsDivorces wrongly approved due to computer error will stand, High Court rules
Application brought by the lord chancellor would not have been necessary had HMCTS investigated the issue when first alerted, says judgment.
-
NewsBarrister disbarred over sexual harassment of pupils
Bar Tribunals and Adjudication Service finds eight charges of misconduct proved relating to two pupils and a person on mini-pupillage.
-
NewsSupreme Court provides ‘clear guidance’ on costs recovery in inheritance claims
Ruling on how ‘financial need’ should be considered in inheritance claims described as a ‘blow to claimants’.
-
NewsSLAPPs case: Former chancellor Zahawi’s solicitor defends ‘without prejudice’ email
Firm’s head of client strategy tells SDT he was ‘not trying’ to be threatening in email to blogger and former magic circle lawyer Dan Niedle.
-
NewsSupreme Court deputy president to retire
Lord Hodge says though he will miss friends and colleagues, he ‘owes it’ to his wife to step back from role.
-
NewsForced labour claims against Dyson to be heard in England
Court of Appeal found England is ‘appropriate forum’ for claims brought by migrant workers against vacuum cleaner manufacturer.
-
NewsZahawi solicitor misused 'without prejudice', SRA tells tribunal in first SLAPPs case
Osborne Clarke partner denies all allegations against him, as tax commentator and former magic circle partner Dan Neidle gives evidence.
-
NewsFamily case must be reheard 'to protect integrity of process'
Mr Justice Hayden also criticised ‘lamentable delays’ and lack of judicial continuity in the case.
-
NewsCourt of Appeal finds against Shell over oil spill claims
Leigh Day describes judgment as ‘critical’ for complex environmental claims.
-
NewsOsborne Clarke solicitor faces tribunal in first SLAPP prosecution
Lawyer was acting for former chancellor of the exchequer Nadhim Zahawi at the time of the alleged breaches.