All articles by Michael Cross – Page 19
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NewsMutual recognition of qualifications in UK-Swiss deal
Standalone deal will require regulators to consider applications from their opposite numbers.
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NewsNews focus: Holistic vision for online dispute resolution
In outlining his ‘funnel’ plan of online dispute resolution to MPs, Sir Geoffrey Vos envisages a streamlined system whereby only disputes of high value and complexity would reach court.
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NewsGovernment acts on SLAPPs - but only in economic crime
New power to dismiss cases will stamp out ‘brazen abuse of our legal system’, lord chancellor says.
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NewsMoR's online procedure committee to meet this month
Team charged with creating the civil dispute resolution ‘funnel’ to include claimant specialist Brett Dixon.
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NewsUpdated guidance provides clarity on cryptoassets
Lawyers need to learn quickly to deal with the consequences of systems such as ChatGPT, master of rolls warns.
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NewsFirms focus on organic growth as M&A appetite declines
Latest bellwether study reveals small firms and sole practitioners to be less bullish than in 2021.
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NewsStrasbourg 'had no jurisdiction' to block Rwanda flight
Court is acting beyond the scope of the human rights convention, thinktank Policy Exchange argues.
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NewsNews focus: Big Tech's rare victory on data protection
With the strike-out of a claim against Google UK over alleged misuses of private information relating to medical records, and following the ruling in Lloyd, action against Big Tech just got tougher.
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NewsJudge throws out DeepMind NHS data action
Claim for misuse of private information for about 1.6 million patients fails the 'same interest' test for collective redress.
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NewsMerger of elite firms to create 'unique' global giant
Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling announce plans to combine.
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News'Roaming incubator' to nurture lawtech startups
Government-backed LawtechUK announces access to justice drive.
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NewsClass action pioneer predicts settlements
Certified representatives form network to share experiences.
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NewsNewspaper apologises to KC over 'cab rank' libel
The Times incorrectly reported that bar regulator had made adverse decision against Dinah Rose KC.
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OpinionArticled clerks who bust the dams
Two of the key figures on the RAF’s most celebrated wartime mission were trainee solicitors. Both paid the highest price.
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NewsNews focus: London International Disputes Week begins
London International Disputes Week begins today. The event will underline how the capital retains its peerless reputation for the resolution of complex disputes.
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NewsUS bar body steps into Supreme Court row
Court should adopt a ‘binding code of judicial ethics’, American Bar Association says.
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NewsDechert swings the axe with 5% workforce cut
Redundancy process begins in London following a dip in income.
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NewsEmployee-owned Midlands firm expands with first acquisition
Talbots Law announces acquisition of Coventry-based Sarginsons Law.
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NewsRaab’s Bill of Rights Bill for final chop
New lord chancellor expected to drop his predecessor's flagship reform proposals.
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OpinionAmerican beauty
There are two types of country in the world: those where the government can tell lawyers what their ethical responsibilities are and those that cannot.