Michael Cross's articles
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OpinionDodgy motors and the lure of the modern
Like so many bright ideas, abolishing the tax-disc looked a no-brainer. Until it hit the real world.
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NewsPolish president vetoes 'judicial threat' measures
Unexpected decision follows international outcry over independence of judiciary.
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NewsNews focus: digital signatures dilemma
If digital signatures are finally to take their place in the kind of life-changing matters that solicitors deal with on a daily basis, consensus on their robustness is critical.
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News£14bn group action kicked out of court
Competition tribunal dismisses application on behalf of 46 million consumers against MasterCard.
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NewsProfession sounds alarm at Polish judicial reforms
Law Society and bar condemn new law’s echo of ’more turbulent European past’.
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NewsFormer sex abuse suspect loses anonymity fight
Newspapers wins right to identify individual in landmark open justice ruling.
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NewsDigital mortgages to go live this year
Deeds to be created, signed and registered without the need for any paperwork or involvement by humans, Land Registry claims.
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OpinionWills: digital v the real world
E-signatures have had formal legal status for 17 years but are still science fiction for many legal purposes.
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NewsJudicial reform law prompts protests in Poland
Amendment places National Council of the Judiciary under control of parliament.
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