All articles by Bianca Castro – Page 6
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NewsSupreme Court provides ‘clear guidance’ on costs recovery in inheritance claims
Ruling on how ‘financial need’ should be considered in inheritance claims described as a ‘blow to claimants’.
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NewsSLAPPs case: Former chancellor Zahawi’s solicitor defends ‘without prejudice’ email
Firm’s head of client strategy tells SDT he was ‘not trying’ to be threatening in email to blogger and former magic circle lawyer Dan Niedle.
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NewsSupreme Court deputy president to retire
Lord Hodge says though he will miss friends and colleagues, he ‘owes it’ to his wife to step back from role.
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NewsForced labour claims against Dyson to be heard in England
Court of Appeal found England is ‘appropriate forum’ for claims brought by migrant workers against vacuum cleaner manufacturer.
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NewsZahawi solicitor misused 'without prejudice', SRA tells tribunal in first SLAPPs case
Osborne Clarke partner denies all allegations against him, as tax commentator and former magic circle partner Dan Neidle gives evidence.
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NewsFamily case must be reheard 'to protect integrity of process'
Mr Justice Hayden also criticised ‘lamentable delays’ and lack of judicial continuity in the case.
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NewsCourt of Appeal finds against Shell over oil spill claims
Leigh Day describes judgment as ‘critical’ for complex environmental claims.
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NewsOsborne Clarke solicitor faces tribunal in first SLAPP prosecution
Lawyer was acting for former chancellor of the exchequer Nadhim Zahawi at the time of the alleged breaches.
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NewsService on 'persons unknown' out of jurisdiction now requires hearing
The Honourable Mr Justice Nicklin made suggestion in GDPR case and it will now be the practice in Media and Communications List.
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NewsIndefinite hospital order for Duncan Lewis knifeman
Cavan Medlock was found not fit to plead on two counts: preparation of terrorist acts and making a threat to kill.
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NewsSupreme Court clears way for motor finance appeals
Justices will hear lenders’ appeals over duties owed to car finance customers in early 2025.
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NewsLord chancellor kicks off another review of judges’ pay
Major review ‘provides an opportunity to examine more fundamental issues affecting the judicial pay structures’.
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NewsKnifeman threatened to kill Duncan Lewis immigration solicitor, court hears
Attacker Cavan Medlock appeared via videolink during a day-long trial and will be sentenced later this week.
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News'Thoroughly dishonest': Shiner avoids prison over legal aid fraud
Former human rights lawyer allowed his enthusiasm for his clients’ cases to 'get the better of his judgement', Crown court judge says.
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NewsSidhu - three charges proved
Former chair of Criminal Bar Assocation faces sanction after tribunal rules on allegations by three women.
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NewsBarrister who pressured defendant and was affected by alcohol is suspended
Disciplinary tribunal also found barrister, representing the CPS, had appeared in court while under the influence of alcohol.
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NewsSRA seeks to be added as creditor in bankruptcy of ex-Axiom Ince boss
Disposal hearing stayed until trustee in bankruptcy is notified of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s case.
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NewsTwo more judges sanctioned for ruling delays
Formal advice for misconduct announced by Judicial Conduct Investigations Office.
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NewsCourt of Appeal finds GP contract dispute subject to judicial review
Judges find no obligation breach and remit contractual dispute back to adjudicator.
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NewsCourt observation project expands across London
Transform Justice calls for more volunteers to help with its CourtWatch London project following successful first year.