All articles by Michael Cross – Page 22
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NewsSRA to charge two firms over ‘abusive litigation’
Regulator defends lack of action on SLAPP cases nearly two years after warning on conduct of disputes.
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NewsErosion of state immunity in spotlight as £37m salvage case reaches Supreme Court
South African government is attempting to strike out claim for salvage of silver from wartime wreck.
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NewsNews focus: Meet the claims firm boss who owes $1bn
Collective action firm Pogust Goodhead can take on huge cases – thanks to big loans. While founder Tom Goodhead confides that potential $1bn debts keep him awake at night, he is relishing the fight.
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NewsMPs call for free court transcripts for victims
Open letter to justice secretary proposes amendment to allow victims and bereaved families to request transcripts free of charge.
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NewsTimes apologises to libelled solicitor
Inaccurate article had ‘devastating consequences’ for political career of mineworker sickness specialist.
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NewsSRA is upbeat on AI - but warns firms of risks
Technology has 'very high potential', SRA says in latest assessment of risks.
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NewsEarly advice pays dividends - official
Law Society welcomes evaluation report on publicly funded schemes for providing free early legal advice.
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OpinionAI without the hype - or scaremongering
Users of generative AI across the legal sector shared their experiences this week.
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NewsAmendment to undo PACCAR judgment 'does not work'
Proposed measure will not reverse Supreme Court’s ruling on damages-based funding agreements.
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NewsUS Supreme Court bows to calls for ethics code
Code of conduct follows row over conduct of long-serving Justice Clarence Thomas.
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NewsAppetite for class actions still keen despite 'stagnation'
Nearly two thirds of Britons 'would sign up to a class action if given the chance', research suggests.
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NewsNews focus: Media Bill fails to address SLAPPs
While the king’s speech pledged ‘legislation to protect public interest journalism’, a new Media Bill fails to address SLAPPs. This has sparked renewed calls to extend corrective measures beyond economic crime.
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NewsEight countries’ bars condemn lawyer harassment in Turkey
Government 'systematically targeting lawyers who defend the fundamental human rights of the people of Turkey'.
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NewsTop US firms cut hiring to boost profits
Despite recovery of demand for legal services, top-200 firms have slowed their autumn hiring of new lawyers to curb operating costs.
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NewsIn focus: Fury over IBA ethical gatekeepers plan
Proposals on whether lawyers need further guidance when deciding whether to act for controversial clients sparked heated debate - many bars are highly sceptical.
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NewsLawyers note 'impressive speed' of crypto-king conviction
Sam Bankman-Fried convicted on seven counts just a year after FTX crypto exchange went bankrupt.
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NewsIBA 2023: 'Ethical gatekeepers' plan kicked into long grass
Proposed addition to 'client's interests paramount' rule prompts heated debate in Paris.
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NewsIBA 2023: Proportionality 'not an optional extra' says ICC prosecutor
International Criminal Court will investigate 7 October attacks - but will not 'act precipitously', Karim Khan KC says.
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NewsIBA 2023: 40 more years to achieve women's equality
Pace of legal change is slowing, World Bank legal chief tells the International Bar Association.