All articles by Michael Cross – Page 24
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NewsOwners of 53,000 properties still unknown
Analysis of new Register of Overseas Entities shows almost half the companies required to declare failed to do so.
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News£2bn bitcoin fiduciary duty case to go to trial
Court of Appeal overturns ruling in proceedings brought by computer scientist who claims to be bitcoin's inventor.
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NewsRegulation expert to take helm of regulators' regulator
Alan Kershaw to replace Helen Philips, who is stepping down as LSB chair after five years.
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NewsTrade deal ‘could liberalise Korea legal market’
Law Society responds to consultation on enhanced UK-Republic of Korea trade agreement.
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NewsBeware of taking fees in crypto, SRA warns
Regulator publishes 'risk outlook report' on cryptocurrencies and other distributed ledger technologies.
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NewsGovernment promises 'robust approach' to crypto regulation
Proposals will set rules to ensure crypto-asset promotions are fair, clear and not misleading.
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NewsMystery remains over new home of LawtechUK
Government-funded initiative predicts ‘exciting future’ following the closure of host organisation.
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NewsLaw firms less fearful of Big Four threat
Annual snapshot shows ‘alternative legal service providers’ are growing by 20% a year.
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NewsTop-100 firms call off merger plan
Womble Bond Dickinson and BDB Pitmans say the best path forward is to remain independent.
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NewsState dissent monitoring units ‘operating outside law’
Former Supreme Court justice among individuals being monitored by 'Ministry of Truth' units.
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NewsCoA shows mercy over judgment embargo breach
Further proceedings 'would be disproportionate to any need to uphold the court’s authority', court rules.
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NewsNews focus: 'Wagner mercenary' row highlights role of lawyers in SLAPPs
Campaigners against ‘SLAPP’ legal actions have seized on the Wagner revelations to pile the pressure on legislators to tackle abusive litigation. Will this mean more powers for the SRA?
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NewsRaise SRA’s fining power to £250 million, say peers
Call comes amid row over deal allowing sanctioned Russian mercenary chief to sue in London.
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NewsPanel to steer opening up of justice data
Judge-led panel will advise on issues arising from the publication and sharing of data from the courts system.
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NewsSRA to seek new powers as it probes 40 'SLAPP' reports
Chief executive resists peers' calls to 'name and shame' firms ahead of investigation outcomes.
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NewsA quarter of judgments still unpublished
Study covers the first three months of National Archives' Find Case Law database.
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NewsNews focus: It's time for law officers to stand up to ministers, say peers
A Lords report has berated the government for undermining the rule of law. But peers balked at changing how lord chancellors are appointed. They also stressed the special duties of law officers.
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NewsHigh 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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News'Binding guidance' on new data protection agenda
Information commissioner ends ‘money go round’ of big public sector fines.
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NewsInternational bar condemns Israeli judicial reforms
Proposals ’challenge the bedrock of the country’s democratic system and its constitutional commitment to the rule of law’.