Michael Cross
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NewsCelebrities’ Mail case must not become public inquiry, judge warns
Lawyers for Prince Harry, Elton John and others ordered to disclose documents relating to payments to witnesses.
NewsSolicitors earn best value-for-money score since records began
Consumer panel's tracker survey also reveals record interest in unbundled legal services.
NewsHermer: Don’t fear discussing ECHR reform
International institutions must always evolve to retain public confidence, attorney general tells a friendly audience.
NewsBona vacantia list taken offline following scams
List of unclaimed estates 'temporarily removed' Ministry of Justice reveals after media reports of probate fraud.
NewsIn depth: Planning for a floating solar revolution
The government’s Solar Roadmap envisages trebling solar electricity generation capacity in the next five years. It also proposes fundamental changes to planning law, underpinned by £46m of investment.
NewsRelief for class actions as CoA backs funding enforceability
Ruling on seven collective action appeals approves funding agreements amended following PACCAR ruling.
NewsBar plans enforcement shakeup
Solicitors would be eligible to chair disciplinary panels under extensive proposals published for consultation.
ProfileSarah Sackman KC MP: 'Access to justice is a form of empowerment'
With Sir Brian Leveson’s review of the Crown courts imminent, justice minister Sarah Sackman proposes a ‘bold modernisation initiative’ to reduce the backlog in cases. And in the civil sphere, she tells Michael Cross that technology can ‘democratise access to justice’.
NewsECHR must evolve, Mahmood tells CoE ministers
Public trust 'is beginning to erode as the application of rights feels out of step with common sense'.
News‘We can’t have a room of robots’: senior judges reveal thoughts on AI
Academics propose randomised controlled trial to measure effectiveness of technology.
News'Figurehead' class representative to pay £3m costs
Amazon and Apple to receive interim costs following competition tribunal's rejection of proposed class representative.
NewsFunder to challenge Mastercard damages distribution plan
Application for judicial review says Competition Appeal Tribunal erred in law in approving £200m settlement.
NewsMass litigation 'could cost UK economy £18bn'
Benefits of collective actions need to be weighed against broader economic costs, study concludes.
NewsCrypto fraud victims could get window on 'persons unknown'
Law Commission proposes new information order to simplify the first stages of fraud claims.
NewsLIDW: No place for conscientious objection, says Chalk
Firms warned to tread carefully when lawyers express objections by manifesting a protected belief.
NewsHermer: No pick and mix on international law
Attorney general blasts both 'pseudo realists' and 'romantic idealists' in speech citing the rise of the Nazis.
NewsSRA chief executive: 'Essential that we learn'
Statement contrasts with combative response to independent review into the collapse of Axiom Ince.
NewsSRA sanctioned over Axiom Ince failures
LSB issues 'binding directions' designed to ensure regulator identifies and responds to risks more effectively.
NewsTop Indian firm joins CMS network
INDUSLAW remains an independent firm while operating under the international firm's brand.
News'Grave concerns' as Istanbul bar chief faces criminal trial
European lawyers offer 'solidarity and support' over charges for 'terrorist propaganda' and 'public dissemination of misleading information'.