All articles by Michael Cross – Page 21
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NewsBlind disability rights lawyer among latest Iran detainees
New York-based human rights group says Nasser Saragaran was unlawfully detained in effort to silence disability rights group.
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NewsIBA gauges lawyers' contribution to society
Study by management consultancy will perform comprehensive qualitative and quantitative assessment of socio-economic impact of profession.
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NewsOnline courts adding to delays, solicitors claim
Law Society survey of solicitors who have used three online portals tells of emotional impact on clients.
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News‘Pass on client interest earnings fairly’, firms warned
Some practices are still paying as little as 0.5% on client accounts, according to reports.
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NewsJudge wrong to block reporting of 'highly contentious' family case
No party holds a veto over the reporting of family cases, appeal judge rules.
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NewsElectronic wills now ‘feasible’, Law Commission reports
Law review body seeks views on whether a new Wills Act should permit electronic wills - perhaps immediately.
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NewsLegal services bubble will deflate next year, new research predicts
Sector will grow by just 2% in 2024, down from 6% this year, according to Gross Legal Product Index.
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NewsAML supervisor? Give us the job, LSB tells Treasury
Responsibility for holistic supervisory regime should go to the existing super-regulator, LSB says in consultation response.
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NewsFirst legal ‘unicorn’ in $552m funding deal
Pogust Goodhead announces litigation funding partnership with US hedge fund Gramercy.
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FeatureHeart of the meta
The Metaverse has arrived, but as a place to do business it will be fraught with uncertainty until key legal questions are resolved. Michael Cross reports
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NewsAnonymous litigant barred from bitcoin costs challenge
Appeal ruling is the latest in a series of judgments concerning a claim to be the digital currency's inventor.
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NewsProfits bounce back at upbeat Keystone
Interim results show profits up 29.3% amid 'strong market and recruitment momentum'.
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NewsOne fifth of judgments missing from national database
Study of Find Case Law database reveals many family judgments appearing late - or not at all.
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OpinionClick to convey: a lesson from Norway
Want to see what a real home information pack looks like? Look north.
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NewsRetiring lord chief proposes more cameras in court
'Strong argument that we need to go further,' Lord Burnett tells Commonwealth colleagues.
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NewsLegal bodies and media join taskforce to fight SLAPPs
Culture secretary to attend inaugural meeting of taskforce set up to tackle abusive legislation.
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NewsNews focus: Suing for science
Climate change activists believe strategic litigation is invaluable in pushing the issue up corporate and political agendas – even it fails. And this month, all eyes are on Strasbourg.
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NewsStrengthened immunity protection proposed in Arbitration Act reform
Law Commission recommendations aim to cement UK's position as leading seat for dispute resolution.
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NewsDublin to hear latest climate change lawsuit
Case follows landmark ruling in US as climate change campaigners turn to strategic litigation against governments and corporates.
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NewsBarrister Mahmood takes over Labour’s justice team
Birmingham MP specialised in professional indemnity while in practice.