All articles by Michael Cross – Page 97
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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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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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NewsComparison site steps in to ADR gap
Firms offered access to confidential mediation service as ADR deadline looms.
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NewsPolice called in standoff over LLP ownership
High Court judgment backs SRA in claim involving wrongly intervened firm.
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NewsPinsent Masons partner dies at 47
Firm shocked by sudden death of head of the litigation and compliance group.
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OpinionThe solicitor who became Undershaft
The arms magnate who pioneered modern artillery - as well as hydraulics and renewable energy - started out as a solicitor.
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NewsLawyer who witnessed killing lands in the dock
Law Society expresses concern at treatment of Egyptian lawyer and women’s rights activist Azza Soliman.
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NewsLegal complaint time limits to be unlimited to meet EU directive
Consultation opens on changes to enable Legal Ombudsman Scheme to operate under new ADR rules.