All articles by Michael Cross – Page 77
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NewsJackson on fixed costs: the profession reacts
Proposals could deny many claimants access to justice - though they could have been worse.
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NewsSolicitors relieved as Jackson rows back from one-size-fits-all costs
Civil costs proposals include new intermediate track for claims up to £100,000 - and new rules for judicial review cases.
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NewsNews focus: Playing the consumer card
While the appeal tribunal ruled out the massive collective consumer action against Mastercard, lawyers argue that redress over anti-competitive behaviour is still possible.
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NewsCall for rethink on judges expressing opinions
Speaking out could help build public trust in the judiciary, former appeal judge says.
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Opinion
Dodgy motors and the lure of the modern
Like so many bright ideas, abolishing the tax-disc looked a no-brainer. Until it hit the real world.
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NewsPolish president vetoes 'judicial threat' measures
Unexpected decision follows international outcry over independence of judiciary.
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NewsNews focus: digital signatures dilemma
If digital signatures are finally to take their place in the kind of life-changing matters that solicitors deal with on a daily basis, consensus on their robustness is critical.
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News£14bn group action kicked out of court
Competition tribunal dismisses application on behalf of 46 million consumers against MasterCard.
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NewsProfession sounds alarm at Polish judicial reforms
Law Society and bar condemn new law’s echo of ’more turbulent European past’.
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NewsFormer sex abuse suspect loses anonymity fight
Newspapers wins right to identify individual in landmark open justice ruling.
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NewsDigital mortgages to go live this year
Deeds to be created, signed and registered without the need for any paperwork or involvement by humans, Land Registry claims.
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Opinion
Wills: digital v the real world
E-signatures have had formal legal status for 17 years but are still science fiction for many legal purposes.
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NewsJudicial reform law prompts protests in Poland
Amendment places National Council of the Judiciary under control of parliament.
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News'Eye-watering': EU withdrawal bill is biggest change in legal system for 45 years
Law Society calls for rights to be protected as government introduces European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
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NewsDigital 'statement of truth' to replace oath-swearing
Online process for probate applications is undergoing private tests, HMCTS reveals.
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NewsSecret evidence shoots down arms trade judicial review
'Sufficient to record' that closed judgment confirms government's decisions were 'rational', High Court judgment states.
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NewsNews focus: Jurisdictions across Europe are seeking to usurp London’s pre-eminence in commercial law
With the UK preoccupied by post-Brexit business, jurisdictions across Europe are scenting opportunities in commercial law. Now the High Court has rebranded to stay in the game.
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Opinion
Google: antitrust policy needs to grow up
The web giant hasn't brought about the end of history, whatever the European Commission may think.
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NewsLawtech start-ups collect £16m in backing
Nearly half of legal IT businesses started by former lawyers.