All articles by Bianca Castro – Page 51
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NewsSupreme Court dismisses claim that oil spill is continuing cause of action
No continuing nuisance because ‘no repeated activity’ by giant oil company, SC finds as it unanimously dismisses appeal.
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NewsCPS paralegal jailed for passing information to criminals
Practitioner admitted more than 30 charges in relation to misconduct and unauthorised access of CPS systems.
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NewsSolicitor convicted of child communication appears before SDT
Tax specialist tells tribunal he has learned to be 'a lot more careful' online.
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NewsUnnamed solicitor fined £23,000 over ‘sexualised’ song
Actions following 2017 Christmas lunch represented a ‘grave breach of his position of trust’.
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NewsSRA accused of ‘theatrics’ in sexual misconduct tribunal
Former international firm director feels ‘deep regret’ over relationship with junior colleague, tribunal hears.
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NewsCity watchdog seeks to appeal judge’s ‘incorrect and irrational’ decision
Upper Tribunal directed authority to reconsider its decision on sanctions imposed on businessman.
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NewsSFO ‘on the right track’, inspectors find
Government report concludes Serious Fraud Office has made ‘concrete progress’.
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NewsBarrister fined over drink driving conviction
Conviction ‘likely to diminish trust and confidence’, bar tribunal rules.
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NewsBarrister's race discrimination appeal dismissed
Judgment finds employment tribunal ‘could have gone further if it were biased against’ the barrister.
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NewsSupreme Court rules on liability in Jehovah's Witness rape case
Highest court finds the religious organisation was not responsible for one of its elder's actions.
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NewsTax silk did not owe duty of care to third party
Court of Appeal dismisses film finance investors’ appeal over negligence claims.
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NewsSolicitor struck off for misleading regulator
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal also ordered Alvina Zia to pay costs of £48,000.
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NewsClifford Chance announces 'diverse group' of new partners
Magic circle firm makes up 32, of whom 12 are women.
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NewsBarrister fearful over notes in Gray’s Inn 'bomb' plot, court hears
Trial continues into alleged conspiracy to place devices in legal centre.
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NewsMagistrate given formal warning over anti-Semitic content
The JCIO said he had apologised and ‘accepted responsibility for his conduct’.
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NewsSony fails to get Jimi Hendrix band rights case moved to New York
'Obvious that England is the most natural and appropriate forum' for claim brought by estates of Hendrix bandmates.
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News'Bomb' placed in Gray’s Inn 'potentially viable', court told
Devices were ‘designed to have the appearance of an improvised explosive device’.
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NewsRenewed SLAPPs clampdown is not 'anti-lawyer', LSB insists
Umbrella regulator redoubling efforts to curb strategic lawsuits against public participation and NDA misuse.
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NewsBusinessman with 'grudge' targeted barrister in 'bomb plot'
Old Bailey trial hears of ‘bold and targeted strike’ against barrister at Gray’s Inn.
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NewsAutonomy founder has US extradition appeal dismissed
Dr Mike Lynch fails in US extradition appeal after judges find ‘no flaw’ in district judge’s approach.