All articles by Michael Cross – Page 52
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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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OpinionLay magistracy deserves more than crumbs of comfort
The Secret Magistrate | Hawksmoor Publishing
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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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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.
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NewsHealth fears for jailed Iranian human rights lawyer
Supporters of Nasrin Sotoudeh say she has serious cardiac and pulmonary conditions after being on hunger strike.
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NewsHuman rights body raises concern over digital working
Technology has become an integral part of the delivery of justice services, Council of Europe benchmarking finds.
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NewsDigital-first court service to recharge London
City of London Corporation proposes 'user centric, tech agnostic and digital first' services.
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NewsCovid shock closing tech generation gap
Belief that artificial intelligence will play a crucial role in future legal services is now overwhelming – even among lawyers in the 55-64 age bracket, according to research published today.
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NewsIn focus: Making the most of HMCTS data
In the landmark report Digital Justice, HMCTS was urged to improve the collection and sharing of data to enhance access to justice. But progress is ‘disappointingly slow’
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NewsSociety condemns ‘special tax on legal profession’
AML levy based on income would be especially harmful to the profession, Chancery Lane warns.
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NewsProfessional services 'overlooked' in trade talks
A bad deal could be worse than no deal for recognition of professional qualifications, peers warn.
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NewsSolicitors feature in birthday honours
CBEs for Wales director of legal services and international firm partner.