All articles by Bianca Castro – Page 26
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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’.
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NewsSRA to pay costs after Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal lifts employment restrictions
SDT quashes section 43 order, finding 'serious procedural failing' by the regulator.
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NewsSFO allowed £500,000 budget increase in ENRC case
Pre-trial hearing is the last before the trial of the case brought by Eurasian Natural Resources against the SFO.
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NewsMining giant BHP accepts injunction over Brazil dam claims
Class action firm Pogust Goodhead succeeds in High Court injunction against global mining giant BHP.
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News'IBOR two' granted permission to appeal to Supreme Court
Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo will have their cases heard at Supreme Court after Court of Appeal certified a point of law of general public importance.
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NewsBarrister loses tribunal appeal against Stonewall
Employment Appeal Tribunal finds tribunal did not err in law in criminal defence barrister Allison Bailey’s claim.
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NewsEquity partners avoid sanction after colleague struck off
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal judgment finds Solicitors Regulation Authority had failed to prove the facts to the requiste standard.
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NewsFormal advice for magistrate who raised his voice at court staff
Spokesperson for the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office says behaviour amounted to misconduct.
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NewsLaw firm chief who 'bullied' junior colleagues is struck off
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal also orders solicitor to pay SRA costs of more than £41,000.
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NewsRemorseful solicitor rebuked after punching neighbour’s door
David Keith Bridges had been directed to complete a six-month alcohol treatment order and ordered to pay £2,200 compensation.
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NewsCall for new mechanism to oversee action on state-related deaths
Organisations including INQUEST and Grenfell United urge government to address ‘lack of accountability’ on post-death recommendations.
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NewsBar course uptake continues to grow - along with fees, BSB data shows
Bar Standards Board releases its latest report on bar course enrolment, results and student progression.
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NewsHigh Court backs legal aid appeal over CPS's 'poor case management'
Costs Judge Leonard says case was ‘exceptional’ after firm’s pages of prosecution evidence were rated at zero by Legal Aid Agency.
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NewsFirm’s disciplinary process 'conducted with aim of dismissing' solicitor
Employment tribunal finds ‘degree of suspicion’ between duty solicitor and firm led to the lawyer’s unfair and wrongful dismissal.
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NewsSolicitor involved in sham marriages struck off
Practitioner had been jailed for providing immigration advice and services when he was not qualified to do so.
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NewsClaim against Leigh Day over Nigeria pollution settlement goes ahead without counsel
Judge allows claimants to represent themselves in dispute over settlement disbursements.