All articles by Michael Cross
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NewsThink before you meddle, LCJ advises constitutional reformers
Lady Carr contrasts the Blair government's 'ad-hoc' approach with that of its Victorian forbears - and suggests which she prefers.
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NewsPublic more aware of - but still sceptical about - class actions
Support for litigation funding, as the government considers calls for regulation, is 'conditional', regular survey suggests.
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NewsIn depth: Budget 2025 - what it means for solicitors
On Wednesday, firms breathed a sigh of relief as Rachel Reeves’ budget did not include a new tax on LLPs - but for the very largest there was a shock.
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NewsPakistan's 'structural assault' on judicial independence condemned
Measure will turn Supreme Court into a pawn of the executive, says IBA Human Rights Institute.
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NewsBudget 25: Government mulls ban on non-compete clauses
An outright ban on non-compete causes in employment contracts is among the options proposed in a working paper published alongside yesterday’s budget. According to the consultation document, such clauses 'play a part in restricting employee movement, limiting knowledge spillovers and can undermine incentives for innovation'. The document notes that under ...
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OpinionJust start nuclear: here's how
Two new reports propose measures to repair a dysfunctional regulatory system.
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NewsUnmeritorious JRs hampering nuclear programme, says PM's taskforce
Crowd-funded JR claimants should face higher costs liability than the current £10,000 'Aarhus' cap, report recommends.
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NewsLegal liberalisation an engine for growth, says study for MoJ
Reforms since the 1980s have helped sector grow at a faster rate than the UK economy as a whole.
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NewsNo new litigation funding regulation, says EU
Decision comes as government assesses Civil Justice Council's proposal for ‘light-touch’ oversight in UK.
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NewsLawyers need lifelong ethical training, say peers
'Rule of law’s endurance and vitality is not guaranteed,' Lords committee warns after nine-month inquiry.
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NewsMahmood to tackle 'thicket of laws' frustrating legitimate asylum removals
Reforms must respect right to fair hearing, Law Society says as home secretary sets out new appeals process.
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NewsAshurst transatlantic merger creates top-20 global firm
'Combination of equals' will have 3,000 lawyers and a turnover exceeding £2bn.
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NewsRightmove targeted in £1bn competition class action
Opt-out claim funded by Innsworth Capital on behalf of thousands of estate agents will allege abuse of dominant market position.
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NewsClass action champion Merricks steps in to trains case
Veteran solicitor to take on new group litigation challenge despite 'unedifying saga' of Mastercard funding row.
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NewsPartnership advisers sound alarm over LLP tax raid
Speculation about new tax on partnerships continues to mount ahead of 26 November budget.
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NewsPI firm branches out into family
Private equity-backed Fletchers announces acquisition of Hayden's Solicitors.
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NewsPaper systems to blame for prison release fiasco says Lammy
'Specialist team of engineers, analysts and designers will be deployed to roll out cutting-edge technology,' lord chancellor says.
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NewsFieldfisher grows with Ireland merger
Combination with Regan Wall part of a wider international expansion strategy.
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NewsOmbudsman floats 12.1% budget boost to handle 'unprecedented' level of complaints
Business plan for 2026/27 proposes 'transformation review to explore radical options for reform'.
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NewsAI image copyright judgment a 201-page 'damp squib'
High Court dismisses copyright infringement claim brought over 'scraping' of millions of digital pictures.