All articles by Michael Cross – Page 15
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High Court bars contempt application from 'wholly incapable' litigant
Russian businessman had made allegations of bribery and bias against eight judges and two firms of solicitors.
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'Binding guidance' on new data protection agenda
Information commissioner ends ‘money go round’ of big public sector fines.
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International bar condemns Israeli judicial reforms
Proposals ’challenge the bedrock of the country’s democratic system and its constitutional commitment to the rule of law’.
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Lord chancellor need not be a lawyer, peers conclude
Essential qualities are 'character, intellect and a commitment to the rule of law'.
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Don’t meddle with law officers, thinktank warns government
'Political background better informs them about the policy goals and priorities of the government,' says former lord chancellor.
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£4.94m payday in record year for Clifford Chance
Magic circle firm celebrates 17.3% profit growth on highest ever reported revenue.
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Open justice: ‘Wide-ranging’ initiatives this year
Government responds to MPs’ concerns about court reporting in the digital age.
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Quoting only hourly rate unfair, EU court rules
Client must be given ‘particulars that enable the consumer to assess the approximate total cost of those services’.
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News focus: Artificial intelligence debuts at the Old Bailey
First use of AI-based technology in Old Bailey murder trial is rightly regarded as a watershed moment, but after many false starts veterans of past ‘hype cycles’ are tempering their expectations.
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Bitcoin millionaire to fight contempt charge over judgment 'leak'
Admissibility of 'privileged' material may be questioned in criminal hearing over alleged embargo breach.
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Uncertainty mounts as partner profits slip at US firms
Slowing demand, falling productivity and inflation among ‘multiple headwinds’ faced by partners.
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Iran hangings followed sham trials, say rights campaigners
Islamic Republic 'using executions and lethal force against street protesters to instill terror in the hearts of the population.'
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UK 'destination of choice' for mass actions
Value of class action claims over breaches of competition law rose six-fold last year.
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Covid loans secrecy is in the public interest, tribunal rules
Appeals by anti-corruption campaigners dismissed.
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Metamorph collapse: website set up to help clients
SRA reveals scale of intervention into six firms that were part of Metamorph Group.
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New data-sharing powers proposed for identity scheme
'Single sign-on and identity checking solution' will end the need to produce identity documents, Cabinet Office claims.
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First KC round for 70 years - just one solicitor makes the grade
Nine legal figures become honorary KCs - including professor Richard Susskind - as 2022 silk round is announced.
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‘Dr Bitcoin’ to face court over alleged embargo breach
Ruling follows master of the rolls' warning about contempt proceedings.
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Kafka's law? Government defends need to withhold detention details
It may not be appropriate for a person detained on national security grounds to know the case against them.
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Raab: Rights bill is ready to go
Lord chancellor defends measure amid speculation about government’s appetite for reform.