All articles by Michael Cross
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News'Abusive' libel case shows need for SLAPP law, say campaigners
Businessman's parallel actions in county and High Court thrown out by head of the Media and Communications List.
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NewsUS firms seize the cream of London litigation
Sustained and deliberate investment appears to be paying off, new figures show.
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NewsSRA faces £516,000 costs bill for Dentons case
Court of Appeal rejects regulator's contention that no costs order should be made against it for discharging its responsibilities.
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NewsFunders should not be expected to make gifts, Mastercard JR court hears
Litigation funder applies for judicial review of £200 million distribution agreement in decade-old group claim.
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NewsMerricks hit for costs over abandoned class action role
Class action pioneer 'engaged in a wide-ranging, disproportionate campaign' during attempt to take on rail-fares case, court hears.
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NewsSolicitors’ Charity reveals surge in solicitors seeking help
Demand for support has tripled since 2023, with solicitors seeking help for overlapping emotional, financial and professional challenges.
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NewsLawyers express concern at ECHR 'modernisation'
Non-binding declaration updates interpretation of Articles 3 and 8 of the 75-year-old convention.
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NewsJustice minister steps down over Starmer
Alex Davies-Jones MP steps down as minister for victims and tackling violence against women and girls.
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NewsMenon contempt action 'novel and without historical precedent', says chambers
Court of Appeal judges are considering proceedings against KC accused of misleading jury and ignoring judge’s directions.
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NewsTop US lawyers held over 'decade-long insider trading scheme'
Attorneys sold M&A information stolen from firms' computer networks, US Department of Justice alleges.
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NewsFCA takes aim at claims firms 'causing harm'
City regulator broadens its scrutiny of the civil claims sector following 'concerns that consumers are being failed'.
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NewsClyde & Co Hamburg office goes it alone
Entire partnership of international firm’s office founds independent practice advising on German and English law.
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NewsJewish lawyers call for action following latest Golders Green attack
'We call on our colleagues across the legal profession, and beyond, to stand with the Jewish community.'
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NewsLaw firm mother ship AIIC Group reports underlying profit rise
New-model legal services business remains bullish despite threat of client interest seizure.
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OpinionTruncheons, trade unions and the law: 100 years since the General Strike
The question of legality emerged surprisingly late in the nine-day national walkout which began a century ago this week.
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NewsCourt of Appeal clears way for SDT to rehear Dentons money laundering case
Judges agree that an allegation of a breach can only be upheld if the conduct 'is sufficiently serious' - but uphold High Court's decision.
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NewsCommission considers consumer class action regime
Government-sponsored project will seek views on benefits and risks of a new jurisdiction run at 'proportionate cost'.
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NewsVexatious private prosecution an abuse of process
Chief magistrate finds 'profound breaches of duties of candour' in attempt to prosecute dual national serving in Israeli armed forces.
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NewsMachine age law is already changing practice, says master of rolls
TikTok generation will still consult human lawyers - but in a different way, Sir Geoffrey Vos predicts.
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NewsAI to get a court transcription try-out
Research will test accuracy of in-house system in recording Crown court proceedings.