All articles by Bianca Castro – Page 40
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NewsIn focus: Solicitors cool over new director's plans to transform the SFO
Nick Ephgrave last week set out an ambitious action plan, including speeding up cases and improving disclosure. But solicitors specialising in white-collar crime are sceptical.
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NewsPart-time immigration judge convicted of £1.8m legal aid scam
Barrister convicted at Southwark Crown Court this week of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation.
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NewsFormal warning issued to judge over ‘inappropriate’ comment
Employment judge made ‘whole-hearted apology’ over comment in ‘private’ conversation while acting as a legal representative.
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NewsConvicted fraudster given suspended sentence over name change in SFO first
Case is first Serious Fraud Office prosecution of an individual for breaching a serious crime prevention order.
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NewsPay whistleblowers to speed up cases, SFO chief suggests
In first public speech in the role, Nick Ephgrave acknowledges difficulties facing fraud whistleblowers.
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NewsFee rise will collect £210,000 a year more for Supreme Court, government says
Proposals follow a review of and consultation on current fees for the UK’s highest court.
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NewsTranscripts essential, says judge refusing SCPO discharge from Russia
If party challenging a serious crime prevention order does not have means to obtain a transcript, director of public prosecutions should provide one.
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NewsCriminal courts: New rules for live links and disclosure
The Criminal Procedure Rule Committee changes will come into force on 1 April.
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News'High time' family lawyers stopped inappropriate requests for 'clarification' - CoA
Court of Appeal judges say lawyers have ‘misused’ process of clarifications designed to stop unnecessary appeals.
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NewsNews focus: First lady chief justice faces the media
Learning from other jurisdictions was a key theme of the lady chief justice’s first annual press conference. Open justice, diversity and broadcasting court proceedings also cropped up.
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NewsDetention at Her Majesty’s Pleasure incompatible with young murderer's human rights
High Court judges made declaration under Human Rights Act 1998 following young offender’s claim.
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NewsOld Bailey remains closed following electrical fire
Around 1,500 people were evacuated and the fire was under control by yesterday afternoon.
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NewsNew twist in 'pathological litigation' between solicitors
Appeal judges find it ‘cannot be necessary in the interests of justice’ to allow firm to reopen appeal.
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NewsOld Bailey evacuated after fire breaks out
Around 25 firefighters sent to the scene as lawyers left the premises, which remain closed.
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NewsListing 'in the ether' could cut backlog, says LCJ
Baroness Carr states importance of ‘learning best practice’ from other jurisdictions.
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NewsSolicitors appointed to Civil Justice Council
New members will serve as part of the advisory body for three years.
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NewsEx-managing partner to pay limited costs in employment tribunal claim
Regional employment judge finds no unreasonable conduct in settlement dicussions but could not go behind previous tribunal’s findings.
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NewsDechert settles alleged hacking claim for millions
Aviation tycoon will continue to pursue his claims against the firm in the US, a spokesperson said.
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NewsManager barred for making ‘improper payments’ to own account
Conduct at now-closed firm ’was deliberate, dishonest and lacked integrity’, SRA finds.
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NewsNational firm not liable over ‘general and preliminary’ helpline advice
Court of Appeal judges dismiss holidaymaker’s claim against Irwin Mitchell over legal helpline advice