All articles by Bianca Castro – Page 24
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NewsHigh Court backs solicitors in legal aid appeals
Both firms appealed against the decision of the determining officer at the Legal Aid Agency over criminal trials in which they had acted.
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NewsFormer head of employment takes firm to tribunal over partnership dispute
Salaried partner claims he was unfairly dismissed from national firm.
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NewsHigh Court slashes 'manifestly excessive' costs in Prince Harry case against Mail
Senior Master Cook and Mr Justice Nicklin described the combined £38.8m total costs sought by both parties as 'manifestly excessive'.
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NewsCoA allows naming of 'historic judges' in Sara Sharif case
Judge who restricted the naming of three judges had no jurisdiction to do so, Court of Appeal finds in unanimous decision.
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NewsHigh Court slashes SFO’s damages bill in ongoing litigation with mining giant
Judgment dismisses Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation’s amendments to include additional damages of more than $90m.
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NewsManager cleared of wrongdoing over source-of-funds investigation
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal said the solicitor’s conduct was ‘reasonable and in accordance with his obligations as the firm’s compliance officer for legal practice’.
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OpinionOpen justice online: Let’s give credit where credit is due
From the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal to the Rolls Building, technology is gradually opening up judicial proceedings.
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NewsLife in the Law: LawCare announces wellbeing and mental health survey
Mental wellbeing charity is urging individuals in the sector to respond to initiative which will lead to recommendations on better working practices.
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NewsIn depth: Journalists test scope of family court transparency initiative
The family court’s transparency drive is being tested as journalists seek to overturn an order restraining the identification of judges involved in proceedings relating to the murdered Sara Sharif.
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NewsMPs to probe county court work amid growing delays
Inquiry will address current delays in the county court, accessibility and judicial capacity.
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NewsGovernment rethinks ‘Computer must be right’ rule
Ministry of Justice opens call for evidence following wrongful convictions of sub-postmasters in the Post Office Horizon scandal.
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NewsResemblance between discounter's cider and Thatchers 'cannot be coincidental', CoA rules
Court of Appeal finds that budget supermarket Aldi infringed Somerset cider-maker's trade mark.
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NewsJailed solicitor’s ex-wife is subject of SFO’s first unexplained wealth order
Serious Fraud Office describes the order requiring information on £1.5 million Lake District property as a ‘milestone’.
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NewsTribunal member given formal advice after falling asleep
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office is told of 'collapse' as a result of a medical condition.
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NewsLead divorce judge gives guidance on reconciliation and final orders
Case before His Honour Judge Simmonds highlights that parties 'need to reflect' and 'reconciliation may be gradual'.
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NewsAxiom Ince Five appear before magistrates
Pragnesh Modhwadia, Shyam Mistry and three other former Axiom executives have been bailed until their next court date in February.
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NewsCoA hears challenge to ban on naming judges in Sara Sharif family case
High Court order banning naming of judges involved in family court proceedings is at centre of Court of Appeal hearing.
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NewsProfessional negligence trial adjourned after counsel taken ill
Prejudice to defendant from refusing adjournment outweighs the other factors, judge rules.
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NewsSolicitors among reappointed CCRC commissioners
The three reappointees will be in post for five years until the end of May 2029.
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NewsFamily court transparency push goes national
Change to the Family Procedure Rules and new practice directions mean journalists and legal bloggers will be able to report on cases in any family court.