All articles by Michael Cross – Page 59
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NewsNews focus: Two commissions promised in Queen’s speech
Commissions looking into criminal justice and the role of the Supreme Court look set to be the most controversial aspects of the newly elected government’s legislative programme.
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NewsGuidance on new AML regime could take months
SRA pledges to take into account 'limited time that firms have had to prepare'.
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OpinionLawtech: beware the regulator’s embrace
History shows that innovation happens despite, not because of, what is wanted by the great and the good.
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News‘Hard strike’: 70,000 French lawyers urged to walk out for a week
Government ’remains deaf to the plight of lawyers’, national bar association claims.
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NewsGovernment urged to rename Supreme Court to curb 'judicial power'
Thinktank Policy Exchange proposes Constitutional Restoration Act to reverse the effects of prorogation judgment.
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NewsKhashoggi death sentences attract widespread criticism
Verdicts on hit men ‘the antithesis of justice’ says UN special rapporteur.
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NewsNAHL to ‘terminate’ personal injury joint venture
Parent company reveals earnings for the year expected to be between 5% and 10% below expectations.
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NewsA&O reports profits up on record turnover
Pre-tax profits grow 8.4% on turnover of £1.62bn, LLP results show.
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NewsFraud office under fire for deferred prosecution after 'not guilty' verdicts
SFO publishes DPA after three executives acquitted of conspiracy to make corrupt payments.
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NewsFirst fine issued under new data protection regime
Pharmacy business given £275,000 monetary penalty under GDPR powers.
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NewsQueen’s speech: Cross-border justice agreements
Domestic implementation of Hague conventions to be clarified in legislation.
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NewsQueen’s speech: fund for Thomas Cook claimants
Capped compensation scheme to support customers facing ’the most serious hardship’.
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NewsQueen's speech: 'Royal Commission on criminal justice'
Constitution, democracy and rights commission will be established.
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NewsHale warns against judicial appointment reforms ahead of Queen's speech
'We do not want to turn in to the Supreme Court of the United States,' president says in farewell message.
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NewsHigh Court backs civil claim against 1982 IRA bomber
Intentional, unlawful killing of a person amounts to tortious conduct giving rise to a claim for damages, judge rules.
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NewsCity celebrates 5% growth in professional services
Legal services a key part of ecosystem, lobby group says.
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NewsClaims manager fined £70,000 as new regulator flexes muscles
Professional Personal Claims Limited misled consumers through websites and printed materials, FCA says.
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NewsPart-time judges win Supreme Court action over pensions
Fee-paid judges subsequently appointed full time now entitled to pensions in respect of former service.
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NewsThree deaths as Lahore lawyers' protest against doctors turns violent
Human rights minister accuses protesters of pulling oxygen masks off hospital patients.
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News'Heir hunter' agrees £40,000 damages over defamatory emails
Behaviour bears 'all the hallmarks of a serious attempt to pervert the course of justice', High Court hears.