All articles by Michael Cross – Page 104
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NewsEU court snubs human rights accession
An agreement on the EU’s accession to the European Convention on Human Rights is not compatible with EU law, Court of Justice rules.
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NewsRival sounds out investor action against Quindell
PI firm Your Legal Friend claims shareholders misled by listed legal services company.
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NewsLord chief justice predicts longer case times
Annual report says cases are taking longer and there is ‘urgent need’ to control the cost of civil litigation.
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NewsChallenge to domestic violence legal aid changes
Four out of 10 victims unable to apply for legal aid, new report by Law Society-backed campaign shows.
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NewsLords lean towards a lawyer lord chancellor
Legal qualification ‘not essential’ but benefits of a ‘legal or constitutional background’ should be given ‘due consideration’, constitution committee says.
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NewsOmbudsman hires lottery fund chief
Ian Brack takes on responsibility for expansion in jurisdiction.
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NewsSelf-service power of attorney taking over, government boasts
Cabinet Office paper says digital lasting powers of attorney process has fewer errors than traditional forms.
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NewsOsborne hits tax break for incorporating firms
Autumn statement announcement reduces advantage of limited company conversion.
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NewsTransparency urged on ‘right to light’
Law Commission recommends clarifications in the law and simplified procedures.
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News‘Public access’ barrister disbarred for dishonest conduct
Michael William Wainwright had worked for client directly despite not completing public access training.
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NewsGovernment grant boosts legal aid management training
Practitioners’ group says grant will help it design management courses for busy legal aid lawyers.
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OpinionA century of death from the air
Christmas 1914 set precedents for a sustained breach of international law.
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NewsLawyers escape sanctions in ‘Google tax’ budget
Chancellor promises new measures against tax avoidance and ‘aggressive tax planning’.
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NewsBar chief says no to ‘super-quango’ regulator
Lavender attacks plans for ‘one-size fits all’ regulator for the profession.
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NewsSociety withdraws sharia wills note
Practice note removed from website in the light of criticism, president says.
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NewsRoyal commission on prison policy proposed
Sir Louis Blom-Cooper QC wants an end to the ‘perverse’ outcomes of politicians setting sentencing policy.
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OpinionWrong time to put justice above politics
Two distinguished legal commentators call for a royal commission on the penal system. That’s unlikely to happen.
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NewsBar Conference: barristers urged to seize litigation opportunity
‘We are our own best USP,’ says founder of pioneering practice.
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NewsExpert witness critic says no need for regulation – yet
Timothy Dutton QC says lawyers and judges have duty to report malpractice.