All articles by Bianca Castro – Page 9
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NewsSolicitor intended to cause offence with antisemitic tweets, SDT told
Firm director denies allegation against him and says social media posts were made in a private capacity.
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NewsCall for long-service medal to boost magistrate morale
Magistrates Assocation publishes seven recommendations which will help ‘create a sustainable foundation for the future of the magistracy’.
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NewsCCRC finally welcomes interim chair
Dame Vera Baird KC’s term will run from June 2025 to December 2026.
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NewsTribunal dismisses discrimination claims against Pogust Goodhead
Firm opened call centre when it was ‘not adequately prepared…to ensure full compliance with its employment relations obligations’.
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NewsConsultant not entitled to 40% share of fees
Employment Appeal Tribunal finds consequences of lawyer's interpretation of consultancy agreement 'border on the ludicrous'.
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NewsDWF partner fined over million-pound payment error
SDT accepts agreed outcome saying the £14,000 fine was ‘a reasonable and proportionate sanction’.
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NewsRebuff for JAC as judge seeks information on recruitment
First-tier tribunal prohibits information commissioner and JAC submissions in appeal over disclosure.
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NewsFamily firm overturns ombudsman’s £15,700 award
High Court judge reduces the costs awarded to the firm to ‘reflect the court’s disapproval’ of firm’s failure to file relevant evidence at the appropriate time.
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NewsSecond Daily Mail 'sting' solicitor cleared of misconduct
Immigration adviser conducted an initial exploratory meeting and did not advise on fabricating evidence for an asylum claim, tribunal finds.
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NewsLitigant handed restraint order after bringing meritless claims against solicitors
Swedish businessman ‘bombarded the court with letters and emails’ and 'refused to take "no" for an answer'.
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News'Lawfare': Pogust Goodhead attacks Brazil's 'abusive clauses' action
Brazilian authorities seek £6 million compensation from UK firm over Mariana dam group claim.
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NewsViews sought on permanent closure of Lancaster Crown Court
Crown court within a 12th century castle has not been used since 2019 and costs £211,000 a year to maintain.
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NewsSolicitor relied on client’s fake authorities, High Court hears
President of the King’s Bench Division and Mr Justice Johnson reserve judgment in two cases involving fake citations.
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NewsBarrister did not appreciate seriousness of fake citations, High Court hears
Hearing before the King's Bench president is dealing with two separate cases - one involving a barrister and a law centre and the other a solicitor.
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NewsCCRC chief must go, say MPs
Justice committee report says CCRC leadership ‘has shown a remarkable inability to learn from its own mistakes’.
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NewsDistrict judge’s final order delay leads to sanction
DJ accepted there had been a delay in signing off family order due to work pressures.
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NewsInternational firm boosts NQ salary to £140,000
Base salaries are ‘only one component of lawyer remuneration’, Hogan Lovells says.
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NewsHigh Court throws out antisemitic tweet solicitor’s appeal
SDT’s conclusions were ‘plainly open to it’ and its strike-off sanction was ‘adequately’ explained, judge rules.
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NewsCafcass demands apology for psychologist's 'offensive' comments at Proudman book launch
Barrister accuses child safeguarding body of seeking to muzzle a woman 'speaking out for abuse survivors'.
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NewsMagistrate reprimanded for sharing views on homosexuality
Office holder regretted any offence caused by his comments and gave ‘assurance that he would continue to make decisions fairly and without bias’.