All articles by Michael Cross – Page 26
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NewsLaw firms 'wait it out' as profitability slides
Global demand for legal services slips as operating expenses soar.
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NewsBill of Rights Bill back 'in weeks'
Dominic Raab’s flagship measure to be revived to deal with Channel migration crisis.
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NewsCharity specialist absorbs Hall & Birtles
Counterculture Partnership announces merger with North Yorkshire firm.
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NewsRussia sanctions force adjournment of three-week trial
Oil business had faced the prospect of being represented in court by a Swiss commodities trader.
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NewsSFO secures record penalty in Glencore bribery case
Commodities trading giant guilty of 'sophisticated offending that was sustained over prolonged periods of time'.
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NewsAutomating IP checks will require legislation
IPO seeks views on law changes and ambitions to merge patent and trade mark procedures.
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NewsStruck-off siblings' appeal dismissed
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal right to find 'complete departure' from the standards expected of profession.
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NewsSRA reported £149m of ‘suspicious activity’ last year
Chair Anna Bradley says regulator 'significantly increased' resources dedicated to preventing and detecting money laundering.
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NewsNon party applying for copy of court order can keep anonymity
Litigant had sought applicant's personal details to support charges of alleged harassment.
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NewsNews focus: Economic crime 'enablers' in bill committee's spotlight
MPs are ramping up the rhetoric on economic crime, amid fears new legislation to combat fraud does not go far enough. Lawyers are once again in their sights as ‘facilitators’ of illegal activity and tax dodging.
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NewsMoJ reveals full ministerial line-up
Department’s ministers include one solicitor and one barrister.
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News'Ping your lawyer' app expands into commercial property
Specialist business firm communicates with clients via LawBite digital platform.
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NewsGovernment seeks new LawtechUK contractor
'Delivery partner' will support modernisation through the development of technologies such as machine learning and data analytics.
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NewsCoA backs prison for pipeline protester’s contempt
Immediate custodial sentence of 112 days 'unassailable', three judges agree.
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NewsPrivate equity-backed business snaps up Farleys
London-based Blixt Group entered the legal market last year through Lawfront subsidiary.
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NewsTax avoidance as illegal as evasion, MPs claim
Former minister attacks 'false distinction which is reinforced by the tax industry'.
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NewsHigh Court claimant accused law firms of taking bribes
Judge throws out amendment application in six-year litigation over Russian fertiliser company.
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NewsSolicitor judge Johnson appointed to JAC
Former Herbert Smith Freehills partner becomes one of six judicial commissioners.
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NewsHigh Court hears Uyghur judicial review case
Government accused of failing to investigate breaches of the Foreign Prison Made Goods Act 1897.