All articles by Michael Cross – Page 111
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NewsCouncil to appeal legal chief ‘Hitler’ ruling
Essex County Council says it was ‘surprised and disappointed’ by employment tribunal decision.
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OpinionWet signature's long goodbye
The government takes a modest step towards electronic identity verification.
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NewsConveyancing to go online under Veyo name
Venture set up by Law Society and IT services company reveals brand and launch plans.
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NewsNorway tops European legal aid spending table
Council of Europe places England and Wales third in per-head spending on legal aid.
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NewsShelling out to competition winner
The winner of a pair of tickets to a West End musical, plus other notable entries.
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NewsTories’ rights guru calls for ‘grown-up’ debate
Role of European Court of Human Rights poses valid constitutional questions, says Michael Pinto-Duschinsky.
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NewsCybersecurity training ‘essential’ for lawyers
Government urges lawyers and accountants to develop skills to defeat computer attacks.
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NewsLawyers urged to respond to aid consultation
Consultation called Transforming Legal Aid: Crime Duty Contracts closes on 15 October.
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NewsDraft 'British rights' bill before Christmas
Conservatives set out plan for repeal of 1998 Human Rights Act.
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OpinionEtymology of execution
In reporting atrocities we try to employ the correct terminology for the sake of clarity, not political statement.
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NewsCouncil boss named in discrimination claim
Director of Essex Legal Services made ‘inappropriate references to Hitler’ in hearing of dismissed solicitor, employment tribunal hears.
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Human rights lawyer publicly executed in Mosul
Samira Saleh al-Naimi killed after ISIS court verdict of ‘apostasy’.
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NewsMoJ whips up legal aid consultation
Announcement comes just five days after famous victory for criminal solicitor groups.
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News70% of children cases lack representation
First examination of impact of legal aid changes shows savings are shifting costs to another part of the system.
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OpinionSilly money and sensible planning
Planning reforms are essential to fixing the housing crisis. The question is which reforms.
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Employment tribunal probe as claims slump
Law Society project announced after HMCTS figures show 71% drop in tribunal claims.
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NewsSlump in tribunal cases prompts review calls
Number of claim receipts in tribunals falls by 71%.
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NewsParalegal fined for taking client information
Information commissioner warns that taking data when changing jobs is a criminal offence.
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NewsJuncker names new EU justice chief
Czech lawyer and populist politician to take on high-profile role in new commission.