Michael Cross
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NewsObituary: Her Honour Judge Valerie Pearlman CBE
Pioneering woman barrister and judge gave a judicial summing up from a hospital bed.
NewsLegal professionals remain hesitant over digital justice services
Ministry of Justice publishes evaluation of digital services introduced under the HMCTS reform programme.
NewsLitigation funder broadens portfolio with consultancy investment
Deal opens the way for Burford Capital to invest in firms backed by specialist consultancy Kingsworth.
NewsNews Focus: Reform UK’s plans for a ‘big beautiful reset bill’
A Reform government would take a wrecking ball to Blair-era reforms of the justice system, says Arron Banks.
NewsBarrister named in tax avoidance first
Former solicitor designed four schemes which HMRC says 'do not work'.
NewsTwo thirds of lawyers using AI - though confidence lags
Nearly half of practitioners are still relying on 'general AI' rather than tools designed for legal sector.
NewsCAT refuses claim ‘riven with potential conflicts’
'Central problem is that the class is, in a manner of speaking, suing itself,' judges observe.
NewsECHR withdrawal 'would not imperil Good Friday agreement'
Public debate about human rights law reform 'has been distorted', thinktank Policy Exchange claims.
NewsGateley adds IP boutique in £9m deal
Acquisition of Groom Wilkes & Wright LLP is Gateley’s 15th in the 10 years since firm's listing.
NewsIn focus: D-day for new 'failure to prevent' offence
SFO will be keen to bring the first prosecution for the new offence, so that companies ‘feel the bite’.
NewsPrivate equity boost for West Midlands firm's expansion plans
Higgs will pursue merger opportunities to boost both its firm’s regional and national presence.
NewsLyons Davidson back in the black
Bristol-based firm attributes the turnaround to an increase in referrals and improved settlement rates coupled with reduced costs.
NewsNew model startup announces university AI partnership
Commercial remote-only firm Harper James to develop an 'intelligent legal services platform'.
NewsExclusive: SRA on Reform UK's government hit list
Legal Services Act would be repealed in a 'big beautiful reform bill', Arron Banks tells the Gazette.
NewsAI 'bubble-bursting' study offers lessons for law
AI is already transforming work - but not through official channels, landmark academic report finds.
NewsWe're not controlled by funders, Brazil dam claim firm insists
Pogust Goodhead says it enjoys 'forensic independence' despite management shakeup.
NewsConsumer group opens new CAT claim against Amazon
International firm Stephenson Harwood applies for collective proceedings order on behalf of 45 million 'opt-out' claimants.
NewsLitigation funder could buy stakes in US firms
Investment in 'managed service organisations' could avoid state bar bans on non-lawyer ownership.
NewsLegal sector revenues continue to outperform economy
Revenues were 7% up on June 2024, official statistics show.
NewsProfits recover at Eversheds as top firms report mixed results
Two international firms report results in year marked by 'geopolitical complexities and uncertain market conditions'.