All articles by Michael Cross – Page 81
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NewsJudge condemns ‘self-defeating’ mass of evidence in Shell pollution claim
High Court rules that Netherlands-headquartered oil giant cannot be sued in London over pollution in Nigeria.
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China focus of 2017 ‘endangered lawyer’ protest
Harassment and suppression are the lot of lawyers who take up cases with human rights implications.
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Employment specialists warn against online tribunals
Online system should not be compulsory, Employment Lawyers Association says.
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NewsAppeals campaign calls for open justice
UK lags behind US in making court transcripts available, says Centre for Criminal Appeals.
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NewsLibya torture cases must go before UK court, Supreme Court rules
Unanimous ruling against government’s attempt to claim immunity welcomed by rights groups.
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NewsRolls-Royce in £670m deferred prosecution deal
High Court expected to approve 'big league' deal to avoid bribery prosecutions.
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NewsLawyers divided on new white-collar crime offences
Ministry of Justice calls for views on whether further offences are needed to combat money laundering and fraud.
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NewsGig economy needs new employment laws – Law Society
In disputes about employment status, default position should be 'employed', Chancery Lane proposes.
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OpinionWhy lawyers should oppose press coercion by costs
For better or worse, journalists do not belong among the regulated professions.
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NewsNews focus: what now for the council of European bars?
Refugees, the future of the profession and confidentiality of information are on the radar of the CCBE’s new British president – but does the organisation need a name change?
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NewsSenior judges back Briggs civil justice plans
Joint statement says all 62 recommendations 'merit equal attention’ along with online court.
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NewsSQE won’t widen access to profession, says University of Law
Academics find weaknesses in the argument for a single ‘super-exam’.
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NewsUS law firms get taste for cross-border mergers
England and Wales firms feature prominently in US merger statistics.
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NewsRecruitment and retention law firms' top concerns for 2017
Latest Gazette/Law Consultancy Network survey places Brexit down the list of worries.
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NewsAdvocacy fees: Society pulls out of working group
Chancery Lane cites concern about 'lack of openness and transparency'.
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KWM confirms intention to appoint administrators
European arm of King & Wood Mallesons says it ‘continues to explore all available options’.
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OpinionBalfour: not a suitable case for lawfare
Courts are not the forum to rule on a 1917 declaration on Palestine.
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NewsGive judges a role in legal regulation, Society suggests
Senior judiciary should have ‘more control’ over appointments to Legal Services Board.
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News‘Filling their stockings’: Labour backs ‘fat cats’ campaign against whiplash reforms
Feeding fatcats campaign launch Source: Michael Cross Shadow justice secretary Richard Burgon (third from right) launches campaign against PI reforms. Trade union firm highlights windfalls to insurers from proposed PI changes.
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NewsParty tightens screw on Chinese lawyers
European bar association raises concerns over detentions - and regulations placing law firms under Communist Party control.