Michael Cross
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'Satoshi' impersonation 'a serious abuse of court's process' judge concludes
'Slippery' witness Craig Wright ‘not nearly as clever as he thinks he is’, finds judgment following six-week Rolls Building trial.
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Silver, salvage and state immunity
Eight decades after a wartime tragedy a Supreme Court ruling is widely welcomed.
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Osborne Clarke first to face SLAPP referral to tribunal
International firm says it disagrees with the basis and reasoning for the referral by the SRA.
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Court documents access plan needs ‘deep second think’
Consultation responses open by expressing support for the principle of open justice - ‘but…’, Civil Procedure Rule Committee hears.
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Society calls for Moscow sanctions clarity
In a submission to an inquiry on Russian Financial Sanctions, Chancery Lane also proposes that current disclosure obligations be reassessed.
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Chalk: ‘growing case’ for review of Legal Services Act
Lord chancellor responds to concerns raised by House of Commons Justice Select Committee.
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Two SLAPP cases bound for SDT
SRA chief executive tells peers that, of 71 investigations into alleged strategic litigation against public participation, 48 ‘remain live’.
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New board to ‘modernise approach to open justice’
Lady chief justice tells editors they play a vital role - but warns personal criticism of judges is not acceptable.
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Oversight regulator promises ‘pro-innovation’ approach to AI
'We are applying an AI lens across the breadth of our work', Legal Services Board tells ministers.
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CoA judges concerned at Arctic cruise couple’s 11 days in court
Claimants urged to settle and told 'the time has come when they would benefit from professional legal advice’.
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PI lawyers urge ‘case-by-case’ approach to court documents access
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers responds to consultation on giving non-parties more access to court documents.
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Litigation funding review: first report this summer
Civil Justice Council will examine sector 'with a view to ensuring fair and proportionate access to justice for all'.
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Litigators raise concerns over court document access plans
Practicality as well as unintended consequences questioned.
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356 lawtech companies blaze a trail in booming sector
Number of companies soars from 37 in 2002 and sector is on track to attract £2.2bn in annual investment by 2026.
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SLAPP campaigners call for ‘objective’ test in new law
Current definition involves a 'notoriously difficult, time-intensive, expensive and uncertain process', lawyers and journalists state.
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In depth: Justice tech - one year to solve the access to justice crisis
LawtechUK’s latest laudable goal is to use artificial intelligence to help improve access to justice. But who is going to design – and pay for – this new ecosystem of online services?
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A&O and Shearman announce first merged firm partnerships
A&O announces 32 partners, down from 36 last year, while Shearman elects eight.
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Lawyers' Gaza letter 'based on erroneous legal claims'
Letter of riposte organised by UK Lawyers for Israel has so far attracted more than 1,300 signatures.
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Sorry is a hard word: government seeks views on law reform
Consultation opens on reforming the law of apologies in civil proceedings.
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Profits soar at Co-op Legal
Wills, estate planning and probate services business announces operating profits up 163% to £21m on revenue up 48% to £68m.