All articles by Michael Cross – Page 33
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News‘Several hundred billion’ at stake in bitcoin case
Digital currency exchanges are the latest legal targets of academic claiming to be 'Satoshi Nakamoto'.
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OpinionAcid, amnesty - and abortion: 1972 and all that
Fifty years ago, judicial activism was playing its part in a culture war.
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NewsExemplary damages ‘never appropriate’ as negotiating strategy
Senior privacy judge clears NHS hospital in claim over breach of newborn infant’s data.
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NewsJR reforms become law as parliament winds down
Home secretary describes justice reforms as 'a landmark moment for the people of our country'.
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NewsKeen: 'Role of the lord chancellor has diminished'
Former justice minister and advocate general of Scotland gives evidence to Lords inquiry.
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NewsBar left reeling from malicious cyber attack
General Council of the Bar latest part of the legal profession to fall victim to hackers.
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NewsServices firms line up to tackle crypto fraud
Triage system will assess claims for access to £50m litigation funding warchest.
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NewsNews focus: Lifting the lid on judgments
The National Archives online library of court judgments has gone live, with its connections to third-party computer software hailed as ‘a game-changer’.
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NewsOfficial court judgments database goes live
National Archives Find Case Law service makes outcomes available for reuse under new 'open justice licence'.
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OpinionFour courts, a siege and a country divided
A century ago today, the occupation of Dublin's four courts marked the start of a bitter civil war.
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News‘Peaceful protest’ under scrutiny as statue case referred
Court of Appeal asked to clarify law following acquittals of ‘Colston four’.
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NewsNews focus: Human rights heavyweights join war crimes hunt
As reports of war crimes in Bucha and Mariupol shock the world, a Legal Task Force on Accountability for Crimes Committed in Ukraine has enlisted global legal expertise to fight for justice.
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NewsHuman rights heavyweights join war crimes hunt
Former Supreme Court president among experts advising Ukraine government task force.
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NewsCrypto specialists cautiously welcome regulation plans
Chancellor announces ambition to make the UK 'a global hub for cryptoasset technology and investment'.
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NewsGlobal grandees join call for Ukraine war crimes tribunal
Former leaders from all continents propose international tribunal to hold Vladimir Putin accountable for atrocities.
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NewsGovernment 'cools on JR reforms' after Lords defeats
Peers’ amendments to Judicial Review and Courts Bill are likely to be reversed by MPs.
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NewsWarwickshire merger creates 70-strong firm
Long established Moore & Tibbits acquires private client specialist Davidson Mahon.
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NewsNews focus: Tulip mania
High Court ruling provides some clarity on the rights and responsibilities relating to cryptoassets, but passions across the crypto community continue to rage.
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News‘Wild West’ warning on predictive policing
Lords committee calls for legislation to oversee innovations based on artificial intelligence.
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NewsCity merger creates 72-lawyer firm
Laytons ETL acquires real estate and construction specialist Cannings Connolly.