All articles by Bianca Castro – Page 62
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NewsNews focus: SLAPPS 'could turn UK into pariah state'
The government insists it will ‘get around to’ legislating on strategic litigation against public participation, but lawyers warn that action is needed quickly or the UK risks becoming a ‘pariah state’.
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NewsSRA wants statutory designation to encourage reporting of SLAPPs
Regulator reveals that it is investigating 29 cases brought by 17 firms.
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News'Reckless' legal aid reforms put 'futures in jeopardy'
Practitioner groups join Law Society and bar in condemning government response to Bellamy review.
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NewsCourt to decide if NHS waiting time pledge is legal obligation
High Court hears claim was brought after people who identified as different gender to that assigned at birth had waited years for specialist treatment.
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NewsGovernment promises three-part test to stop SLAPP cases
Justice minister promises legislation 'as soon as parliamentary time allows'.
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NewsSRA issues new warning on solicitors using SLAPPs
Regulatory action likely against any firm threatening claims which are inevitably going to fail.
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NewsTrafficking would not have affected citizenship decision, court hears
A week-long appeal hearing about Shamima Begum’s revoked citizenship has been held at the Special Immigration Appeals Commission.
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NewsPerpetrators offered help in firm’s domestic violence policy
Training for line managers in a bid to raise awareness and understanding.
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NewsLord chief justice announces his retirement
Lord Burnett of Maldon will have served six years in post, the longest since Lord Lane.
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NewsScottish parliament does not have independence referendum power, SC rules
President issues ’authoritative ruling on a question of law which has already arisen as a matter of public importance’.
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NewsSolicitor witness apologises for 'conspiracy and fraud' research
High Court is hearing a negligence claim brought against listed firm RBL Law.
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NewsShiner faces two-year wait for fraud trial
Former human rights lawyer denies four allegations of defrauding the Legal Aid Agency.
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NewsTrainee solicitor banned for offering unlawful immigration advice
Large amounts of money were paid to practitioner and his wife for immigration work.
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NewsEx-AA boss warned he had 'less than 50%' chance of success
Rosenblatt denies negligence when acting in conspiracy claim brought by Robert Mackenzie.
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NewsJudicial salary review put on hold until next year
'Important that you have regard for government inflation target,' lord chancellor reminds review body chair.
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NewsRosenblatt sued: AA sent former boss 1p coin for company shares
High Court hears evidence in negligence claim against law firm.
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NewsStruck-off solicitor may face civil restraint order after 'misconceived' appeal fails
Farid El Diwany must also pay £13,000 in costs to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.