All articles by Michael Cross – Page 63
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NewsWhiplash lawyer demise ‘good news’ says listed credit hire firm
Integrated claims services provider Anexo announces 60% jump in half-year profits.
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NewsNews focus: Signature moves
Law Commission confirms electronic signatures are valid and admissible as evidence in proceedings, while backing Law Society warning on lasting powers of attorney.
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NewsFunder defies litigation market uncertainty with Vannin acquisition
Buy-out by New York investment manager follows Vannin's decision to abandon London Stock Exchange flotation.
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NewsHong Kong campaigner wins top human rights award
‘Father of democracy’ among lawyers honoured by International Bar Association.
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NewsSRA doubles cash for innovation challenge
After receiving 117 entries regulator finds extra £250,000 for more awards.
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OpinionPowers of attorney should not be granted at a click
Law Commission backs Law Society's warning on digital applications.
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NewsElectronic signatures legally valid, Law Commission confirms
'Accessible statement of the law' clarifies that deeds may be signed online - but urges caution on lasting powers of attorney.
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NewsShares slump at beleaguered Burford
Shares in litigation funder were trading at half their July value last week.
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NewsEuro lawyer-listing site throws cash at UK launch
Online lawyer-finder plans to spend £800,000 on digital marketing, says Qredible general manager Barry Vickery.
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OpinionHow a Clifford-Turner partner was first to fall
Eighty years ago today, City solicitor John Noel Isaac became the first Briton to die in active service in the second world war.
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NewsBurford faces class action by investors
New York firm Rosen invites investors in litigation funder to join lawsuit.
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NewsCall for code of practice to oversee machine learning in policing
Problem is not the absence of regulation but its diversity and lack of specificity, academics say.
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NewsTwo law firms on forces-friendly employer list
Biscoes Solicitors and Harrison Clark Rickerbys recognised for long-term commitment to armed forces.
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NewsSolicitors’ fury as insurer abruptly quits PII market
Insurer intermediary Aon notifies small firms that Lloyd’s has refused to underwrite its Maven MGA facility.
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News£3.5m up for grabs in new lawtech competition
Innovate UK offers money for data access ideas while business information giant has cash for 'regtech'.
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NewsBurford governance change fails to impress critics
Litigation funder attacked for 'laughter-inducing' governance as it replaces its chief finance officer.
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NewsWales' codified law plans will not face Supreme Court referral
Decision 'should not be taken as an indication of the UK government's position', attorney general says.
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OpinionSRA should keep its nose out of the lawtech trough
Access to justice is a worthy ambition, but innovation is best left to innovators not regulators.