Michael Cross
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NewsHR reform: Raab plans mechanism to correct 'incorrect' judgments
Consultation on government's proposals to reform 1998 act expected within the next two months.
- Opinion
Bitcoin’s mystery man turns up - in the law courts
A forthcoming libel action will air questions about the identity of 'Satoshi Nakamoto'. It is unlikely to resolve them.
- News
Listed tech startup acquires conveyancing firm as test bed
Acquisition of CLC-regulated Amity Law will help ULS Technology evolve new digital products in a 'live environment'.
- News
Smart contract pioneers picked for Lawtech Sandbox
Eight companies to fast-track ‘transformative’ innovations for legal services.
- News
Listed company enters lawtech market with £54m acquisition
VinciWorks, which claims system is used by 60 of top-100 firms, becomes part of Marlowe plc.
- News
Lawyers praised for role in Everard murder case
Killer’s position as police officer justifies whole-life sentence, Lord Justice Fulford rules.
- News
News focus: Data protection reform - a bonfire, or building back better?
Government plans to streamline the data protection regime aim to foster innovation in the sector, but have also reignited concerns about automated data processing and the erosion of rights.
- News
Firms offered lower PII premiums for security tech
Offer from leading professional indemnity insurer is on condition firms use specific system for verifying client identities.
- News
New ministerial team named at MoJ
Appointees appear to be rising Conservative stars - but with few legal qualifications.
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SRA wins more government lawtech cash
Award of £168,000 from business department will go to improving legal access within local communities.
- News
Government plans bonfire of retained EU law
'We must now revisit this huge, but for us, anomalous, category of law,' minister tells Lords.
- News
Half-year profits soar 279% at RBG
Company behind Rosenblatt and Memery Crystal firms reports 'high volume of new instructions'.
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Automated decision-making ban could go in GDPR bonfire
'A shared commitment to high standards of data protection is more important than a word-for-word replication of EU law,' government states.
- News
Web cookies rules could be set for shake-up
Information commissioner calls for cooperation across G7 nations to keep people's trust in data-driven innovation.
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Land Registry offers 'error-free' application service and witness-free e-signatures
Digital Registration Service replaces HMLR’s electronic document registration service.
- News
Court blocks removal of Serpentine boathouse
Ruling hinged on the question of whether a wooden structure erected by the operator of rowing and pedal boats forms part of Hyde Park.
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Village blogger libelled 'townie' neighbours in row over unregistered land
Judgment narrates 17 pages of 'unhappy incidents' involving 30-metre grass triangle in Lake District village.
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Anexo shares slide after takeover is called off
Owner of PI firm Bond Turner unable to recommend offer to shareholders.
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IBA adds its voice to Afghanistan concerns
Global bar bodies call on the international community to hold new regime to its promises.
