All articles by Michael Cross – Page 13
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NewsLaw firms cough up to ransomware hijackers, report claims
Eight known occasions in the past six years of law firms paying off computer system hackers.
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NewsFuture Law Society leader welcomes digital progress
'Utterly refreshing to focus on access to justice for all, not just on reducing the number of claims,' Brett Dixon tells lord mayor’s event.
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NewsJapan cuts red tape around foreign lawyers
Law Society welcomes moves to streamline registration process for overseas practitioners.
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NewsTravers Smith bounces back with profits leap
City firm achieves 22% growth in profits on turnover up 9% to £215m.
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NewsHigh-profile firms announce double-digit growth
Mishcon de Reya and Stevens & Bolton latest to unveil bullish 2023-24 figures.
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NewsFast-growing Knights makes £12.5m West Midlands acquisition
Acquisition of Thursfields brings more than 100 professionals to firm.
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NewsMinister says SLAPPs action 'urgent' – but refuses to commit
Last government’s bill to tackle so-called strategic lawsuits against public participation was not revived in Labour's first legislative programme.
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NewsIn depth: King's speech - SLAPPs legislation languishes
An anti-SLAPPs bill fell in the pre-election washup and there is no sign of another. Are campaigners destined to be disappointed?
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NewsProfits grow ahead of revenues at HSF
Herbert Smith Freehills reports profits up 14.5% on revenue growth of 10.1%.
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News'Oven-ready' Arbitration Bill introduced to parliament
Measure follows Law Commission recommendations - and bill lost in pre-election wash-up.
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NewsMore City firms report double-digit profit growth
Charles Russell Speechlys and Ashurst in bullish mood following 23-24 results.
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News‘Faketoshi' referred to CPS over courtroom lies
Dr Craig Wright committed 'wholescale perjury and forgery of documents' - High Court judge.
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News35 bills promised for King’s speech
The number compares with the 21 measures announced in Rishi Sunak’s legislative programme last November.
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NewsAllen & Overy profits bounce back in pre-merger year
City giant reports profits up 17% in the year ahead of transatlantic tie-up.
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NewsLegal giant Moyo dies at 68
International Bar Association pays tribute to immediate past president.
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NewsAxiom Ince: super-regulator still not ready to report
Publication 'as soon as due process has been completed', Legal Services Board says.
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NewsIn depth: Manchester Ship Canal and the right to sue over untreated sewage discharges
The Supreme Court’s ruling that a canal owner can seek redress for unauthorised discharges of foul water by a sewage utility could open the floodgates to ‘thousands’ of similar claims.
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NewsLaw Commission seeks views on ‘disorganised and incoherent’ contempt law
Threat of imprisonment could be removed 'when freedom of expression is engaged and a defendant’s culpability is lower'.
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News'Good performance' as consolidator Knights announces profits
Listed professional services business anounces dividend increase as it ‘strengthens platform for growth’.
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News‘Absurd’ £208m claimant costs budget slashed by three quarters
Judges attack ‘eye-watering’ budget in runup to £6bn 'dieselgate' group claim.