The Gazette 1996

VOL. 90 NO. 3

APRIL/MAY 1996

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Viewpoint 93 Greatly increased numbers of solicitors should in future pursue careers in business and management, rather than in private legal practice. 95 Andrew F. Smyth discusses some of the contributing factors in a changing profession. Report of the Council Meeting held on 19 April, 1996, 97; Compensation Fund Payments Out - April 1996, 98; AIJA Annual Conference, 104; SADSI News, 106; Lady Solicitors Golf Outing, 110; Lawlink '96 Launched, 112; Event Diary, 116; Obituaries, 117. President's Message News 97 et seq Personal Injury Judgments: Liability and Quantum Dr. Eamonn Hall considers the judgments in a selection of personal injury cases. 101 Recent media attention focused on the Society's opposition to the seven-day detention proposed in the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Bill, the report of the lay members of the Registrar's Committee and the Irish Hospital Consultants accusations of ambulance-chasing by solicitors. 103 Foreign Agents Fees; Criminal Legal Aid Scheme - Exception Cases in the District Court. Medi awatch Practice Notes

Recent Acts and Statutory Instruments are listed.

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People and Places

"More Integration of Lawyers Required in Worlds of Business and Management" - Su t he r l and A report on the recent Law Society seminar entitled "Law in the Marketplace". Holidays Will Never be the Same Again Richard Lee examines two new pieces of legislation which give holidaymakers significant rights and which impose stem obligations on tour operators and travel agents. 113 Sexual Harassment in the Workplace - A Practical Guide for Employers and Employees; Reviewing Maastricht: issues for the 1996 Intergovernmental Conference; Northern Ireland Planning Law; "Inland Waters" Environmental Legislation; Capital Acquisitions Tax; Income Tax. 111 Book Reviews 110

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Correspondence

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Professional Information Notices concerning lost land certificates, lost wills, lost title deeds, miscellaneous advertisements and employment notices.

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publication does not necessarily indicate approval by the Law Society for the product or service advertised. Published at Blackhall Place, Dublin 7. Telephone 671 0711 Telex: 31219 Fax: 671 0704. Front cover: The Hon. Mr. Justice Peter Kelly and The Hon. Mr. Justice Peter Shanley who were recently appointed to the High Court.

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