All articles by Michael Cross – Page 46
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NewsGlobal bar body condemns ‘lefty lawyers’ comments
International Bar Association accuses UK government of attempting to ostracise legal professionals.
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OpinionHas bargain BAILII had its day?
Our free online judgment repository is a bargain - but may not be up to the tasks ahead.
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NewsBAILII gets MoJ lifeline
Most widely used free public online database of court judgments has five-year contract renewed for one year.
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NewsMishcon aims for cutting-edge data science service
Top-30 firm's chief strategy officer says ‘this is what any business, never mind a law firm, should be doing’.
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NewsUS lawyers urge Trump to halt federal executions
Surge in Covid-19 cases is hampering defence process, American Bar Association president says.
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NewsOpposition raises concern about victims data failings
Failure to track outcomes means government is unaccountable on promise to help victims.
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OpinionDare to believe in white heat
Science and engineering can solve big problems. Even in the law.
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NewsInnovators wanted for lawtech sandbox
Government-backed initiative will provide a safe environment in which new ideas can be tested.
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NewsSotoudeh thanks global colleagues as she is freed - for now
Iranian lawyer granted medical leave from 38-year sentence.
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NewsJohnny Depp: the end for a Town called Sue?
The outcome of the Johnny Depp defamation case has been hailed as a triumph for press freedom. Does this spell the end of high-profile actions where celebrities seek to vindicate their reputation?
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NewsIBA: Ex-UN chief condemns ‘activists’ label
Ban Ki-moon opens International Bar Association conference with concerns about attacks from 'highest levels of government'.
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OpinionThe end for a town called Sue?
The Johnny Depp libel trial is unlikely to generate many sequels.
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NewsJohnny Depp loses libel claim after five-courtroom epic
High Court finds that allegations against Pirates of the Caribbean star ‘substantially true’.
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NewsNews focus: The defenders of judicial review
The Faulks inquiry considering reforms to judicial review has already been challenged by expert voices calling the process vital to the democratic balance of power.
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OpinionLay magistracy deserves more than crumbs of comfort
The Secret Magistrate | Hawksmoor Publishing
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NewsForces claims bill condemned as attack on independent legal profession
Law Society endorses parliamentary human rights committee's attack on 'inflammatory language'.
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NewsJR review is flawed from square one, says top public law firm
Faulks review based on ‘false premise’ and facing ‘impossible logistical challenge’.
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NewsParents appearing alone at remote family hearings
Concerns raised about hearings where interim orders are made to remove babies shortly after birth.
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NewsSFO tries to lift the veil on deferred prosecutions
Guidance sets out what agency expects from companies looking to co-operate.
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NewsLegal sector welcomes Japan trade deal
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement signed in Tokyo.