All articles by Michael Cross – Page 20
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NewsRussians net new record as commercial litigants
Number of Ukrainian litigants in commercial courts dropped to zero last year, annual survey finds.
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NewsJoint venture to turn online court vision into reality
LawtechUK proposal for online dispute resolution for small businesses should be running next year.
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FeatureAn ocean of difference
Michael Cross reports from the Common Law? conference in Washington DC, which revealed striking transatlantic differences in regulatory reach.
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NewsUK signs up to Singapore Convention
Measure will 'strengthen the UK’s position as a respected hub for international dispute resolution'.
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NewsOversight regulator calls for evidence on NDA misuse
Legal Services Board to explore the role regulation can play in making sure NDAs 'are only ever used appropriately'.
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NewsPolice force wrong to dismiss ex-MP's 'vexatious' FOI requests
'Burden of being chased for missing a deadline can be avoided by not missing it in the first place,' tribunal notes.
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NewsStrasbourg override plan 'a clear and serious breach'
Legal professional bodies condemn amendment allowing ministers to ignore ‘pyjama injunctions’.
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NewsCommercial Court caseload declines
Annual report shows a 9.9% drop in claims issued in flagship court.
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NewsCity lawyers join calls for SFO review
Experts call for 50% budget increase and more political support for fraud-busting agency.
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NewsDawn raid? City firm has an app for that
Free interactive app offers help in the event of a dawn raid by regulator or enforcement agency.
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NewsTop-30 firm partner promotions suggest upbeat outlook
Partnership figures at CMS, Addleshaw Goddard and Macfarlanes all equal or exceed last year's.
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NewsSector specialists cool on failure to prevent fraud offence
‘Failure to prevent’ doctrine as applied to bribery or tax evasion might not be applicable to fraud, legal experts warn.
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NewsEversheds announces 29 partnerships in 2023 round
International top-10 firm says it continues to make progress in diversity.
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NewsNew power for SRA in 'failure to prevent' offence
Serious Fraud Office head hails proposed legislation 'a game-changer for law enforcement'.
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News'Dr Bitcoin' contempt proceedings 'no longer in public interest'
Divisional Court rules that report submitted by law firm to court about alleged embargo breach would be admissible.
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NewsClaimant's will forgery charge against 92-year-old mother thrown out
Disinherited son's fixed belief 'has coloured and distorted his view of the factual matters', judge rules.
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News'Dr Bitcoin' challenges admissibility in embargo contempt case
Court hears that law firm was acting without instructions from client when it submitted report to court.
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NewsLawyers at risk in Azerbaijan, Society warns
Submission to UN Human Rights Council review highlights attacks on lawyers.
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NewsYou should have read the CPR, judge tells litigant in person
Court turns down request to extend one-year limitation period applicable to libel claims.
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NewsAccountant granted injunction over hacking blackmail
Application approved following a private hearing without notice concerning ‘ongoing incident’.