All articles by Bianca Castro – Page 21
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NewsSecond court worker in two weeks wins tribunal damages
Employment tribunal finds magistrates’ court worker suffered unlawful victimisation.
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NewsChambers loses appeal in ‘novel’ bid for business rates reduction
Upper Tribunal finds individual rooms in barristers' chambers are not individually rateable properties as members are in occupation of whole premises.
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NewsSolicitors sanctioned over failure to advise clients about risks of care home scheme
Fine for experienced conveyancing solicitor was appropriate for failure to advise clients adequately or at all, SRA says.
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NewsMagistrate given formal warning for emailing witness statement
JCIO says magistrate, with 25 years of service, had ‘shown little insight regarding the potential consequences of his actions’.
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NewsSolicitor fined £2,500 over Covid vaccine letters to schools
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal ordered the lawyer pay £30,000 costs after finding some of the allegations against her proved.
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NewsRosenblatt sees off racial discrimination claim
Employment tribunal clears City firm and former chief executive over claim brought 'to cause maximum embarrassment'.
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NewsCourt grants 'persons unknown' injunction against street racing in Midlands
Mr Justice Julian Knowles says geographical area concerned was ‘substantial’ but injunction satisfied the requirements set out by Supreme Court.
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NewsJustice system underfunded by £3.5 billion, bar report reveals
Public funding for justice has failed to keep up with inflation and growth, Bar Council commissioned report finds.
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NewsI did it for the children, Covid 'threat' solicitor tells SDT
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal hears evidence from lawyer alleged to have made threats over liability in letters sent to schools.
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NewsEmployment tribunal orders justice secretary to pay court worker £27,000
Magistrates court’s administration officer succeeded in her disability discrimination claim.
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NewsSolicitor threatened schools over Covid safety measures, tribunal told
Lawyer ‘chose to use the tools that were available to her as a member of the profession to lend her view weight’.
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NewsDirector rebuked by SRA for drink-driving conviction
Solicitors Regulation Authority says rebuke is an ‘appropriate outcome’ for isolated and out-of-character incident.
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NewsCourt watchers publish guide to observation schemes
Public is ‘ready, willing and able’ to help make the court system fairer, guide’s author says.
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NewsInvesting in legal aid could save Treasury £11bn over 10 years
New report finds specialist free legal advice saves government £2.71 for every £1 spent.
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NewsLondon firm and solicitor can fight conspiracy claims
Deputy Master Scher finds iniquity exception in debt dispute involving London firm and solicitor who acted for Russian businessman.
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NewsJunior lawyer struck off for failing to disclose sacking
'Ashamed' former Weightmans lawyer did not reveal real reason for her departure when applying for a new job.
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NewsParalegal awarded £100,000 over discrimination and unfair dismissal
Employment judge orders London firm Khans Solicitors to pay more than £100,000 in damages after ex-employee gives up on dream of becoming solicitor.
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NewsBullying and harassment: Barristers have 'low expectations' of change
Former Labour minister Harriet Harman, who is conducting an independent review, seeking 'solutions that will make a difference'.
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News'Over-lawyering' hindering prosecution of economic crime - thinktank
New report from Institute of Economic Affairs calls for SFO to be replaced by new enforcer with wider remit.
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NewsHigh Court dismisses judicial review in asylum legal aid case
Judge finds refusal to grant exceptional case funding for asylum interview was lawful.