All articles by Bianca Castro – Page 31
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NewsLitigation friend ordered to pay £42,000 for ‘wholly inadequate’ performance
Although the litigation friend had been unwell, this did not ‘adequately excuse or explain his conduct’, judge says.
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NewsNew law would protect arbitrators from 'unreasonable lawsuits'
Legislation which will amend the Arbitration Act 1996 has its first reading in the House of Lords.
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NewsHigh Court dismisses compensation claim over barrister's death but would have awarded £1.7m
Judge finds that breaches of duty in silk’s care did not cause his death or any measurable loss.
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NewsCourt of Appeal judgment shaves £600m off national debt
Judges dismiss claim under charity law and order altruistic legacy to be spent on trimming debt (by less than 0.1%).
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NewsNational firm wins costs order over vexatious employment tribunal claim
Judge orders costs of £20,000 to be paid to firm after acknowledging ‘very modest’ solicitor profit costs.
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NewsComplaints against tribunal member lead to formal warning and advice
Two complaints related to conduct during a hearing and publishing ‘inappropriate political comments’ on social media.
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NewsCPS chief executive steps down following tribunal settlement
Announcement follows settlement between CPS and chief executive after she brought employment tribunal claims of discrimination.
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NewsCPS and chief executive settle discrimination claim
Employment tribunal hearing was listed for five days over claims of alleged discrimination on the grounds of sex and age.
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NewsRule of law fears over new Rwanda legislation
Lawyers express concerns over prime minister’s announcement of emergency legislation following Supreme Court ruling on asylum policy.
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NewsCharity calls for volunteers to help unrepresented parties in court
Support Through Court is looking for more people to donate their time as demand for service increases.
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NewsExclusive: Chief executive takes CPS to tribunal alleging discrimination
Employment tribunal hearing on claims of age and sex discrimination is listed for five days.
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NewsSupreme Court dismisses commercial lender’s appeal over PPI claim
Justices agree unanimously with Court of Appeal over time limitation on PPI claim despite ‘respectful disagreement with the reasoning’.
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NewsNow clear the asylum backlog, Law Society says following Rwanda judgment
Chancery Lane says today's Supreme Court ruling calls into question the entire Illegal Migration Act.
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NewsSolicitor convicted of tipping off client on SFO investigation
SFO says the conviction of the solicitor, who will be sentenced later this month, is a first of its kind for the body.
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NewsUnlawful: Supreme Court rules on Rwanda deportations
Unanimous judgment finds 'substantial grounds for believing that a real risk of refoulement existed at the relevant time'.
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NewsNew Supreme Court justice sworn in
Dame Ingrid Simler took her oaths and was given her robes in the short ceremony at the Supreme Court.
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NewsConfiscation hearing for jailed solicitor adjourned
Court hears that more information is needed about a private pension before an order can be agreed.
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NewsSupreme Court reveals fall in delivered judgments
Court president says cases of particular public interest were dealt with efficiently thanks to ‘dedicated and capable workforce’.
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NewsNorth-east firm’s community fund gives thousands to good causes
Muckle LLP has given out almost 700 grants, totalling £658,169.80, through its charitable fund over the past two decades.
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NewsInternal complaints procedures 'are not ADR', Court of Appeal hears
Case centres on nuisance claim brought against Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.