All articles by Bianca Castro – Page 29
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NewsConfiscation hearing for jailed solicitor adjourned
Court hears that more information is needed about a private pension before an order can be agreed.
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NewsSupreme Court reveals fall in delivered judgments
Court president says cases of particular public interest were dealt with efficiently thanks to ‘dedicated and capable workforce’.
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NewsNorth-east firm’s community fund gives thousands to good causes
Muckle LLP has given out almost 700 grants, totalling £658,169.80, through its charitable fund over the past two decades.
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NewsInternal complaints procedures 'are not ADR', Court of Appeal hears
Case centres on nuisance claim brought against Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.
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NewsMagistrate given formal warning over 'disparaging comments'
The Judicial Conduct Investigations Office found the magistrate was 'unprofessional and failed to show self-awareness'.
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NewsSRA appeals 'astonishing' £5,000 tribunal costs order
Regulator's appeal against SDT costs order is a first, court hears.
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NewsBomb scare at Royal Courts of Justice
Police were called and the building evacuated after a suspect device was reported.
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NewsMagic circle firm wins £2m dispute over past and future fees
The firm sued subsidiary companies of its former client over unpaid legal fees totalling more than £2m.
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NewsLandmark case on compulsory mediation opens in Court of Appeal
Welsh local authority argues nuisance claim should be stayed until the claimant has engaged with other alternative dispute resolution options.
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NewsHigh Court halves barrister's suspension on appeal
Tribunal’s 12-month suspension was ‘clearly inappropriate’ in misconduct case, judge rules.
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News2026 trial date for Patisserie Valerie criminal case
The four defendants including the bakery chain’s former director have not yet entered pleas.
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NewsMediation talks unlikely to end Brazil dam collapse case in UK
Deal with Brazilian prosecutors would not necessarily end litigation in London on behalf of 700,000 claimants.
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NewsMishcon teams up with social enterprise to fund women's scholarships
Mishcon de Reya’s offices in the UK, Hong Kong and Singapore will be funding 100 scholarships for women from low income countries.
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NewsFirm wins challenge to out-of-time legal aid cut
Costs judge finds impact of Covid-19 pandemic was greater than legal aid extension allowed.
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NewsCapsticks scores 84% for first housing diploma
Course is aimed at housing professionals already working in the sector who are looking to develop their knowledge.
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News'Tense' exchange as magic circle firm seeks to recover £2m in unpaid fees
Judgment reserved in hearing which focused on the language of the agreement and if defendants are liable for past and future fees.
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NewsStruck-off solicitor and unregistered barrister disbarred
Practitioner had failed to inform Bar Standards Board of strike-off over misappropriation of nearly £141,000 from client account.
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NewsRyanair loses in £2m claim over cancelled flight refunds
Incurred and estimated costs for all parties involved reached a sum ‘considerably greater’ than the amount in dispute, judge finds.
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NewsClick it yourself: magistrates to record their own single justice decisions
The new model aims to increase the number of cases that can be dealt with during a single SJP session, HMCTS says.
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NewsNews focus: Nigeria v P&ID - arbitration under the spotlight
‘Severe abuses’ of the arbitral process in a $11bn case involving the Nigerian government raise urgent questions about the role of arbitrators and arbitration itself.