All articles by Bianca Castro – Page 28
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NewsIn depth: Challenges and opportunities faced by junior lawyers
The pace of technological change and the inexorable rise of generative AI, mental health and financial wellbeing were all prominent topics at this year’s Junior Solicitors Network Summit.
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NewsJudge criticises ‘overworked’ solicitor who missed email from court
‘It might seem harsh to be critical of a solicitor for missing one email, but I am satisfied that such criticism is appropriate,’ Mrs Justice Hill said.
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NewsLandlord’s appeal dismissed despite ‘serious procedural irregularity’
First-Tier Tribunal’s approach was ‘flawed’ but not possible it would have reached a different conclusion.
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NewsHarrods to face civil claims over Al Fayed rape allegations
Lawyers will fight 'voracity' of non-disclosure agreements and are 'laser focused' on justice for 37 women.
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NewsSolicitor convicted of blackmail struck off
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal also ordered lawyer to pay £4,158 costs.
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NewsSRA faced £36,000 costs order over failed appeal
High Court dimissed the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s appeal against SDT’s findings and made a costs order.
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NewsSFO ordered to disclose total cost of failed ENRC investigation
Serious Fraud Office must comply with the Freedom of Information request or risk contempt of court.
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NewsSolicitor suspended after losing company £212k from transactions
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, by way of agreed outcome, also ordered the director pay £15,000 costs.
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NewsNational firm pledges to give 1% of profits to good causes
Foot Anstey becomes one of the first to join the ‘1% club’, with donation which will help support sustainability, community and charitable initiatives.
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NewsBar Council urges government to remove cap on court sitting days
Bar also asks ministers to match-fund 100 additional criminal pupillages a year.
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NewsJunior solicitor suspended after failing to tell client defence was struck out
Former Plexus Legal LLP solicitor also ordered to pay almost £2,500 costs by Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
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NewsJudicial salary rise confirmed after pay deal
Lord chancellor announced in July that the government would accept Senior Salaries Review Body’s recommendation.
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NewsCourt of Appeal quashes judge’s unlawful suspended sentence
Appellent who falsely claimed solicitor did not inform him his trial could begin on any day took ‘unreasonable risk’ in not making sure he could attend court.
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NewsJunior lawyers entering legal sector at ‘really exciting’ time
Junior Solicitors Network Summit discusses generative AI, resilience and the future of the legal sector.
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NewsSenior coroner warned over exclusion of court manager
Misconduct was prolonged, Judicial Conduct Investigations Office finds.
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News'Family court reporting week' aims to boost transparency
Bureau of Investigative Journalism will host events to mark the first family court reporting week in November.
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NewsTribunal dismisses appeal in Slater & Gordon bonus dispute
EAT judge upholds decision in case between national firm and its former costs resolution manager.
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NewsHigh Court throws out Swiss lawyer’s libel claim over Wikipedia page
High Court finds England ‘not most appropriate’ jurisidiction to bring Matthew Parish’s libel claim against Wikimedia over forgery conviction published on site.
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NewsSupreme Court blocks Tesco's fire and rehire of warehouse workers
Justices find unanimously in favour of union in landmark judgment protecting ‘retained pay’ workers from forced contract changes.
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NewsSecond court worker in two weeks wins tribunal damages
Employment tribunal finds magistrates’ court worker suffered unlawful victimisation.