All articles by 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.
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NewsLegal professionals remain hesitant over digital justice services
Ministry of Justice publishes evaluation of digital services introduced under the HMCTS reform programme.
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NewsLitigation funder broadens portfolio with consultancy investment
Deal opens the way for Burford Capital to invest in firms backed by specialist consultancy Kingsworth.
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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.
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NewsBarrister named in tax avoidance first
Former solicitor designed four schemes which HMRC says 'do not work'.
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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.
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NewsCAT refuses claim ‘riven with potential conflicts’
'Central problem is that the class is, in a manner of speaking, suing itself,' judges observe.
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NewsECHR withdrawal 'would not imperil Good Friday agreement'
Public debate about human rights law reform 'has been distorted', thinktank Policy Exchange claims.
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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.
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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’.
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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.
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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.
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NewsNew model startup announces university AI partnership
Commercial remote-only firm Harper James to develop an 'intelligent legal services platform'.
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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.
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NewsAI 'bubble-bursting' study offers lessons for law
AI is already transforming work - but not through official channels, landmark academic report finds.
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NewsWe're not controlled by funders, Brazil dam claim firm insists
Pogust Goodhead says it enjoys 'forensic independence' despite management shakeup.
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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.
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NewsLitigation funder could buy stakes in US firms
Investment in 'managed service organisations' could avoid state bar bans on non-lawyer ownership.
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NewsLegal sector revenues continue to outperform economy
Revenues were 7% up on June 2024, official statistics show.
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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'.