All articles by Michael Cross – Page 89
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OpinionAdvising on tax avoidance isn’t a crime
A thriving tax avoidance sector is a sign of a society that has got one thing right.
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NewsFirms not signposting complaints rights, says LeO
Analysis of complaints reveals four out of five found the Legal Ombudsman without any help from their solicitor.
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NewsSolicitors face 100% penalty for unsuccessful tax avoidance advice
Lawyers could be penalised for advice deemed to 'contribute to the tax advantage element' of a scheme.
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NewsSociety backs reform of 'distracting' e-conveyancing law
Chancery Lane responds in detail to proposals for reform of Land Registration Act 2002.
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NewsPublic Interest Lawyers to close
Iraq War claims firm reveals decision following loss of legal aid contract. Daily Mail reports the closure as a 'victory'.
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NewsRights groups hail Caribbean gay sex ruling
Supreme court in Belize rules 'against the order of nature' law unconstitutional.
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NewsNew doubts over human rights law reform
Newspaper reports that Michael Gove’s British bill of rights has been thrown back to the Ministry of Justice for a rewrite.
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News55 lawyers killed in Pakistan bomb attack
Suicide bomber targets hospital in Quetta where mourners were gathering after a bar chief’s assassination.
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NewsLand Registry claims progress towards digital mortgage
Pilot under way of all-digital process to create, sign and register mortgage deeds.
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NewsProfits steady at Olswang despite 10% turnover drop
Fall in revenues follows 'decoupling' of Berlin office, firm says.
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NewsPractice note gives stamp of approval to digital signatures
Guidance sets out the relevant law around the use of e-signatures on commercial contracts.
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NewsCommercial chambers merge to create national set
St Philips Chambers announces merger with London shipping and international commercial set Stone Chambers.
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NewsCity calls for new investment to speed litigation
Maintaining UK's 10% of global market for legal services should be a priority for government, says TheCityUK.
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NewsListed firm Gateley upbeat on post-Brexit future
Maiden annual results show profits and revenue up in first year as listed company.
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NewsProfession condemns threat to rule of law in Turkey
Ankara dismisses 2,745 judges following coup attempt.
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NewsNew faces at Ministry of Justice
Theresa May’s reshuffle makes almost a complete sweep of ministers
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NewsLegal watchdog begins search for £500 per day chair
Knowledge of legal services market and its contribution ‘would be desirable’.
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NewsICC bar group president responds to critics
David Hooper QC says there is a ‘pressing need’ for new association at Hague court.
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NewsNew moves to protect privilege as interception bill goes to committee
Law Society and bar back proposals to amend Investigatory Powers Bill.