All articles by Michael Cross – Page 10
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Opinion'Many wept openly. It was over.' Solicitors and VE Day
In May 1945 the Gazette's austere pages hinted that the war was nearing its end.
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News'Missed opportunity': India trade deal leaves out legal
Deal following three years of negotiations will cut tariffs on goods but does not mention legal services.
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NewsIn depth: Ukraine - fears grow that justice could be traded away
During the first Ukraine Law Day, participants discussed how Russia can be made to pay for its war. But fears were also voiced that justice could be traded away as part of any peace deal.
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NewsSRA approves '£2 letter' AI law firm
AI-powered 'litigation assistant' a breakthrough in legal services, regulator says.
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NewsJobs at risk as BCLP 'streamlines operations'
Transatlantic firm announces 'strategic initiatives to streamline operations and appropriately reshape teams'.
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NewsCorporate clients ‘demanding firms use AI’
Percentage of firms and in-house departments saying they currently use generative AI jumped sharply in the past year.
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NewsNew air traffic regime proposed for pilotless planes
Government 'determined to get these new types of aircraft off the ground'.
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NewsAcquisition for growing south east firm
Manak Solicitors announces acquisition of private client specialist Browns.
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NewsJudges are plugged in to AI, new guidance reveals
Refreshed guidance also suggests how to spot submissions produced by AI - with American spelling a clue.
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NewsIn depth: A digital justice system remains ‘within reach’
The £1.3bn plan to modernise courts and tribunals has fallen short of ambitions, but ‘21st century justice’ is still a realistic aspiration.
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NewsThree-sentence bill to end Sentencing Council row
Measure would prohibit guidelines 'framed by reference' to personal characteristics of offenders.
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NewsIn depth: Spring statement - HMRC targets tax avoidance enablers
While Rachel Reeves’ spring statement was devoid of a ‘proper investment plan’ for justice, it did propose a crackdown on advisers who promote tax avoidance schemes – with fines running into millions.
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NewsSociety condemns Istanbul 'attack on the rule of law'
'We call upon the Turkish authorities to cease all actions of intimidation against the legal profession.'
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NewsLawyers promoting tax avoidance could be named
Crackdown targeting 'legal professionals' announced today could also base fines for errant advisers on 'the potential loss of tax revenue'.
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NewsPartisan practitioners 'threaten rule of law' - Wolfson
'Some barristers seem to be driving cabs with passengers who all want to go to the same destination,' says shadow attorney general.
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NewsSRA defends lack of action in warlord ‘SLAPP’ case
'Robust legislative solution' is needed, regulator says in letter to former chair of House of Lords committee.
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OpinionRichard Susskind's best book yet?
Michael Cross reviews Richard Susskind's 'How to Think About AI: A Guide for the Perplexed'.
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NewsMoR 'very disappointed' at reform programme
Nine-year courts reform programme is nearing its end with only 23% of civil cases fully handled digitally.
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NewsUK in top five of nations implementing ECtHR rulings
Only four of 46 states have a better record of respecting Strasbourg court decisions, annual report reveals.
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NewsIn depth: Lifeline for LawtechUK as Master of the Rolls hails 'world leader'
As the government threw a lifeline to LawtechUK, Sir Geoffrey Vos declared that the sector can become a serious competitor to the US. But little cash is flowing into access to justice ventures.