24 August 2026
Fine for barrister who “should have learnt” from previous rudeness
A barrister who should have learnt from a previous disciplinary offence that his rudeness “demeans” himself and could damage “the Bar as a whole” has been fined.
24 August 2026
Change of solicitors in rugby injury litigation gives court “comfort”
A judge has allowed hundreds of rugby head injury claims to go ahead despite not complying with unless orders, after taking “comfort” from the players changing solicitors.
24 August 2026
Judge “should have fined” barrister for driving death conviction
A High Court judge should not have replaced a suspension imposed by a Bar disciplinary tribunal on a barrister jailed for causing death by dangerous driving with no order at all.
24 August 2026
Axiom Ince director struck off for amending counsel’s fee note
A former director of Axiom Ince has been struck off for amending a fee note received from counsel to give a misleading impression to his client and firm.
