All articles by Bianca Castro – Page 4
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NewsWe're not controlled by funders, Brazil dam claim firm insists
Pogust Goodhead says it enjoys 'forensic independence' despite management shakeup.
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NewsHampshire firm expands in county with new acquisition
Larcomes has acquired Children’s Legal Practice which provides legal advice to clients across Hants, West Sussex, Dorset and the Isle of Wight.
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NewsRecorder had sex in his judicial chambers
JCIO says the incident, which happened more than a decade ago, was a ‘one-off consensual encounter’.
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NewsAsylum hotel: Enforcement of planning control of 'particular importance', court rules
Judge says owner of Epping hotel 'side-stepped' public scrutiny by not applying for planning permission.
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NewsFather jailed for 'persistent breaches' of family court orders
Six-month sentence ‘will give the father enough time to realise that he has no choice but to comply’ judge says.
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NewsMagistrate removed from office for revealing identity of alleged sexual abuse victim
'Public confidence in the judiciary would be undermined’ if office-holder were to remain in post, JCIO says.
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NewsDDJ sanctioned for five-month judgment delay
Michael Horton KC apologised for taking so long, citing ‘pressure of work and lack of judgment-writing time’.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency seeks peer review independent experts
Procurement process is expected to open later this year.
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NewsDentons 'somewhat obstructive' over ongoing £2m bills dispute
Costs judge says international firm’s ‘absence of informative replies’ led to inspection application.
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NewsWarning for magistrate who was 'disrespectful' to litigant in person
Magistrate issued with formal warning for misconduct after his behaviour was found to involve an ‘abuse of authority’.
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NewsHMCTS dismisses 'IT bug' allegations as bar calls for tech audit
Barbara Mills, chair of the Bar Council, noted that the incident is ‘latest in a series of issues with the courts’ IT systems’.
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NewsManager whose client was politically exposed person is fined £32,500 over AML breaches
SDT also orders solicitor pay £50,000 costs and imposes practice restrictions following unintentional failings.
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NewsFormer magistrate resigned before being removed from office over civil proceedings
Judicial office holder ‘was critical of the court process which resulted’ in adverse findings against her in civil proceedings.
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NewsFirm wins damages over breached PPI referral agreement
Defendant firm 'assumed commercial risk of running unprofitable cases' and was 'bound by the bargain'.
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NewsIn depth: Claims firms unbowed by Supreme Court motor finance setback
The Supreme Court’s rulings in Hopcraft, Wrench and Johnson were hailed as a victory for the lenders. But the sector is bracing for further litigation
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NewsJudgment embargo breach leads to High Court advice - but no further action
Judge suggests legal representatives 'identify and advise specifically who can and who cannot know about the judgment'.
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NewsCCRC chairs to face MPs' scrutiny
Minister says CCRC chair role will now face pre-appointment scrutiny and admits Henley report was delayed on MoJ and Cabinet Office advice.
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NewsAbuse of process appeal fails as parties were 'following direction of the court'
'Courts expect their orders to be obeyed,' judge notes in costs appeal in 'latter-day Bleak House' litigation.
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NewsNew 'restriction zones' to limit offenders' movements
Primary legislation will give probation officers greater powers ‘as soon as parliamentary time allows’, Ministry of Justice says.
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NewsKaplan fines deployed to fund disadvantaged SQE candidates
SRA picks 11 organisations, including the Law Society, to help candidates with exam fees.