All articles by Bianca Castro – Page 58
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NewsUnpaid litigation funder seeks to revive divorce dispute
Judges were told the husband and wife intended to ‘walk away’ from proceedings.
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NewsEx-solicitor wins High Court claim acting for himself
Judge said she was impressed by the litigant in person in fight to recover investment funds.
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NewsParties in multi-billion-dollar dam collapse claim argue over liability contributions
Mining giant wants joint venture partner to pay toward damages if it is found liable for catastrophic collapse of Brazilian dam.
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NewsFormer head of family law awarded £13,000 by tribunal
Employment judge says failure of firm to treat claimant’s emails as a formal grievance was unreasonable.
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NewsMedical panel member issued with formal advice for misconduct
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office says doctor revealed personal details about fellow panel members.
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NewsJudge says family litigation 'stymied any meaningful focus' on children
Judgment highlights ‘litigious’ proceedings ‘inimical’ to children’s interests and ‘enormously stressful’.
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NewsGarden Court must pay £20k over 'unreasonable conduct' in Allison Bailey case
'Accusations and attitude' of chambers to the claimant’s solicitor described as 'unmerited and unhelpful'.
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NewsFirm refused injunction against former employee
High Court judge finds restraint sought 'imposes greater restrictions than had been contractually agreed upon’.
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NewsSDT considers misconduct allegations in private prosecution
The panel was told in closing submissions by solicitor’s lawyer that there was ‘never any proper basis for allegation to be made’.
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NewsYoung partner surprised at recorder appointment
The 34-year-old believes he may be one of the youngest solicitors appointed to the civil jurisdiction as a recorder.
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NewsExtended civil restraint order made against struck off solicitor
High Court judge finds ‘significant risk’ that lawyer will continue with claims and applications if an ECRO is not made.
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NewsSupreme Court wants police guidance recast in 'straightforward terms'
Judgment expresses concerns at ‘proliferation of legislation’ which ‘obscures’ fundamental principles.
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NewsBarrister disbarred over £100,000 VAT evasion
Bar Standards Board was not made aware of the unregistered practitioner’s conviction.
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NewsLibor 'fall guy' case referred back to Court of Appeal
Tom Hayes, who served five and a half years in prison, thanks his legal team and describes the CCRC's decision as ‘a step closer to vindication’.
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NewsSupreme Court backs civil law test for police disciplinary proceedings
Judgment centred on police shooting of unarmed man ‘provides confidence to bring more disciplinary cases following use of force’.
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News'Half-truth' in property form was not misleading, SDT hears
Solicitor accused of professional misconduct over property sale in rare private tribunal prosecution.
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NewsFormer senior police officer replaces lawyer as SFO director
Nick Ephgrave will take over from Lisa Osofsky at the end of September.
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NewsSolicitor who helped relative’s house sale faces private SDT prosecution
Lawyer denies all allegations of professional misconduct brought by purchaser of a property with an ongoing neighbour dispute.
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NewsSolicitor not personally liable for costs when acting as deputy
No lien could be asserted by firm against Court of Protection deputy for disallowed costs of more than £150,000.
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NewsInterest on costs due on date of original £38m order, judge finds
High Court says cut-off point for recovery of interest ‘discourages the pursuit of stale claims’.