All articles by Michael Cross – Page 70
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NewsLords send a Henry VIII warning to government
Use of delegated powers to create criminal offences ‘constitutionally objectionable’, committee reports.
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FeatureFive-star service
As host of a high-rolling conference on court excellence and innovation, Dubai showcased performance standards that less lavishly endowed jurisdictions can learn from. Michael Cross reports
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NewsAI probe hears calls for ethics code
The Hon Mr Justice Knowles called for development of ethical and legal framework for AI at the Technology and Law Policy Commission last week.
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NewsUK to pay 'due regard' to CJEU case law following Brexit
Draft EU withdrawal deal promises independent arbitration and recognition of professional qualifications.
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NewsNew contract battleground for AI in law
AI system will be used to spot areas of risk in large collections of supplier contracts.
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NewsWW1: At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day
To mark the centenary of the end of the first world war, we look back on how the profession reacted to the armistice and commemorated the 910 solicitors and clerks who died on active service.
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NewsPakistan judges praised for courage in overturning death sentence
Supreme Court defies threats of violence in ruling blasphemy case not proven beyond reasonable doubt.
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NewsNo-deal Brexit could kill Europe's new patent court
Without UK contribution first international court set up to settle private disputes could fail, House of Lords hears.
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NewsConviction for disparaging Prophet not a breach of free speech, ECHR rules
Austrian court decision had 'legitimate aim of preserving religious peace’.
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NewsNDAs in spotlight as Court of Appeal gags newspaper
Master of Rolls rules that contractual confidence outweighs public interest in reporting allegations against ‘leading businessman’.
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NewsCivil Liability Bill clears final Commons hurdle
Government 'has made it clear that it doesn’t care about injured people' - APIL.
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NewsNews focus: Land Registry's charter for reform
Registry says it is putting customers first as it unveils initiatives to explore how ‘innovative use of technology could revolutionise the land registration and property buy-sell process’
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NewsSeparate Welsh justice system 'inevitable' says counsel general
Legislation (Wales) Bill will set Wales on a journey to develop clear, accessible codes of law, conference told.
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NewsMarket slump forces Vannin to shelve listing
Conditions 'not conducive' to an initial public offering.
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News'Analogue decision in digital age': Google group claimant vows to appeal
High Court refuses representative action on behalf of 4.4 million smartphone users.
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NewsStartup raises £400,000 to tackle property fraud
Zoopla founder backs Thirdfort, a venture to verify identites of buyers and hold monies in escrow.
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NewsIn-house lawyers expect artificial intelligence to cut firms' bills
75% of GCs expect to benefit from lower fees, improved quality and faster turnaround times – report.
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NewsMoJ denies Grayling pulled plug on legal aid cases
Leaked documents suggest former lord chancellor had a role in denying help to challenges, news website says.
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NewsRobot lawyers take off with flying taxis
SRA receives £700,000 from government’s ‘pioneer fund’ for regulation of future technologies.
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NewsSFO will not appeal ENRC privilege ruling
First major public decision of Lisa Osofsky in her role as director of fraudbusting agency.