All articles by Bianca Castro – Page 7
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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.
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NewsFamily court judge sanctioned over anger at representative
Judge’s misconduct was ‘brief’ and took place in a ‘difficult to manage’ hearing, JCIO states.
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NewsPrisoners released directly from court 'not given the necessary support'
Independent review by Dame Anne Owers looks at prison crisis’ impact on other parts of the criminal justice system, including the courts.
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NewsFirm owner suspended for hiring assistant subject to SRA restrictions
Following an agreed outcome, the solicitor has been suspended for a month and must pay £4,800 costs.
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NewsMagistrate who ‘misused’ car park given formal warning
JCIO says the office holder was sanctioned for serious misconduct due to her ‘false account of the matter’.
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News'Story does not end here': claimant firms react to ‘disappointing’ motor finance judgment
Supreme Court ruling a ‘major blow to consumer protection' and 'will force claims management companies to change their strategy'.
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NewsFCA to consult on motor finance redress following Supreme Court ruling
Consultation on the industry-wide scheme is expected to open in October - with any payouts to begin next year.