All articles by Michael Cross – Page 91
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NewsFrench legal aid protest goes national – and physical
Robed lawyers clash with riot police in dramatic scenes outside court buildings.
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NewsLord chief justice steps in to diversity debate
‘Robust judicial activism’ but no quotas to achieve a more diverse bench, Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd says.
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NewsCriticism of JR process ‘unfounded’, legal charity claims
Study of 502 cases claims there is no evidence to support government's criticism of process.
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NewsKorean legal market ‘challenging’
UK ambassador to the Republic of Korea says foreign firms face restrictions despite Seoul’s liberalisation promises.
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NewsCampaign on IP liability set to bear fruit
Current law provides a statutory right of redress against ‘unjustified threats’ to sue for infringement of a patent, trade mark or design right.
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Unified court a ‘mugger’s charter’?
Europe’s first federal court could turn into a ‘mugger’s charter’ with litigants forum-shopping for the most advantageous tier and language to hear their case, the conference heard.
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NewsSmall firms must avoid ‘race to bottom’
Small firms will continue to provide the backbone of legal services – but they may look different in the future, Law Society president Jonathan Smithers told a conference session on the role of bar associations in supporting small firms.
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NewsIBA 2015: The accountants strike back
Law firms may have little to fear from the return of the big four accountancy firms to the professional services market, Law Society head of city and international Stephen Denyer told the session ‘Episode VII: the accountants strike back’. Denyer said he had seen first hand how previous assaults by ...
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NewsIBA 2015: war crime? There’s an app for that
Mobile video system helps witnesses collect court-admissible evidence.
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NewsIBA 2015: go beyond your client duty, Annan tells lawyers
Former UN secretary general urges corporate advisers not to wait for black-letter law.
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NewsOnline industry in shock as CJEU overturns data regime
Lawyers predict ‘appalling fallout’ from decision in ‘safe harbour’ case.
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NewsIBA 2015: migration needs international rule – former Commission chief
Jose Manuel Barroso tells bar conference ‘common principles’ needed to tackle crisis.
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Insurer warns on phone fraud against firms
So-called ‘vishing’ frauds typically involve an individual phoning a firm’s cashier ‘to confirm recent transactions’.
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NewsForex claims may test new class action right
Consumer Rights Act provides procedure for 'opt-out' actions on behalf of victims of anticompetitive behaviour.
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NewsYorkshire merger creates 23-partner firm
Ramsdens and Baxter Caulfield plan further growth to meet the demand for its services in corporate and commercial areas.
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NewsFalconer: Labour will fight for Human Rights Act
Surprise choice for shadow justice secretary addresses Labour party conference.
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VW emissions scandal spurs global litigation
Slater and Gordon says that thousands of people and car dealerships could have a group claim against Volkswagen and possibly other manufacturers.
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NewsFirms losing millions to phone fraudsters - insurer
Office accounts as well as client accounts at risk from ‘very sophisticated’ callers posing as bank staff.
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NewsCourts to move from 'physical paradigm' - new HMCTS chief
Natalie Ceeney defends consolidation of court estate and hails digital future.
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