The Gazette 1996

JUNE 1996

VOL. 90 NO. 4

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Family Law Act 1995

President's Message

Muriel Walls outlines the main provisions of the Family Law Act 1995. The National Archives 192 Kieran Conway researched the papers in the National Archives regarding congestion in the courts and the need for extrajudicial appointments. People and Places 194 197 John Costello outlines the main features of the Powers of Attorney Act 1996 which comes into force oa 1 August 1996. Pension Aspects of the Family Law Act 1995 201 Brian Gallagher examines the pension aspects of the Family Law Act 1995. Powers of Attorney Act 1996

Andrew F. Smyth reflects on events of recent months.

News 175 et seq. Report on the Council Meeting held on 14 June, 1996, p. 175; 6th Diploma in Property Tax - Mayo; Compensation Fund Payments Out - June 1996, p. 176; A Place in Legal History, p. 179; News from the Criminal Law Committee, p. 183; Increase in the recommended scale for newly-qualified solicitors, p. 185; The Law Society Athletics Club, p. 188; Soccer Blitz, p. 191; WARNING - Stolen Land Certificates, p. 193; Setting Up in Practice Seminar, p. 199; Conference du Jeunne Barreau - Luxembourg, p. 199; Notice to Members; The Captain's Prize; Golf Outing at Woodbrook, p.206; In-House Solicitors Newsbrief, p.207; Obituaries, p.212. 177 Dr. Eamonn Hall provides an overview of recent legislation governing the legal duties of landlords. Solicitor in the News - John O'Donoghue, TD 181 Kyran FitzGerald recently interviewed solicitor John O'Donoghue, TD. The New Judges of the Circuit Court 184 Profiles of the three new solicitor judges who have been appointed to the Circuit Court. Practice Directions 186 Practice directions which have recently been issued by the President of the High Court, The Hon. Mr. Justice Declan Costello , namely Personal Injury Actions in which Liability is Admitted and Powers of Attorney Act and Enduring Powers of Attorney Regulations 1996. Lawbrief

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Practice Notes

New Regulations for Professional Names, Notepaper and Nameplates; Residential Property Tax - Clearance Certificates; Undertakings Booklet; Powers of Attorney Act 1996.

David R. Pigot - An Appreciation

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Book Reviews 213 A Textbook on Media Law; Equity and the Law of Trusts in Ireland.

Correspondence

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Professional Information

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