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Viewpoint 125 The little -v- large issue like most issues, has some right on both sides. Internal dissension will only play into the hands of those who would wish to see a less independent profession. News 126 At its April meeting, the Council of the Law Society considered the Society's policy concerning sole practitioners, financial pressure in the profession, progress on the Solicitors (Amendment) Bill, and decided to hold a General Meeting on the Finance Act. At a recent DSBA meeting, many speakers were critical of the Law Society, claiming that it should adopt a stronger trade union role and engage in more positive public relations. Is The Profession Really Under Siege? 131 Law Society Director General, Noel Ryan, asks whether a defensive attitude on the part of some practitioners might lead to a siege mentality developing within the profession. Compensation Fund - Payments Approved 134 Details of payments out of the Compensation Fund, approved by the Council of the Law Society in February, March and April, 1993. The Numbers Game 135 Education Committee Chairman, Pat O'Connor, gives his personal views on a wide range of issues affecting education policy. The Future of the Sole Practitioner 127

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Annual Review of Irish Law, 1991; the Law of Information Technology in Europe, 1992. People and Places Wards of Courts - a General Guideline to the Procedures Involved John Costello, Solicitor, explains the legislation and procedures involved in wardship proceedings. Why smart people do dumb things; Criminal Justice Act, 1993: Freedom of expression: US Court rules that a parade is a form of speech. Advising Clients on Russian and East European Business Ventures The former Eastern Bloc does not have a strong private legal consultancy tradition writes Julie Sadlier, who offers advice for clients engaged in Russian and East European Business Ventures. Only an estimated 10% of negligence claims against solicitors arise from lack of knowledge of the law, writes Justin McKenna, introducing a new series of articles on good practice management. Professional Information Notices concerning lost land certificates, lost wills, employment and miscellaneous advertisements. Lawbrief Managing Your Practice

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Editor: Barbara Cahalane

Editorial Board: Dr. Eamonn G. Hall, (Chairman) Elma Lynch, (Vice Chairman)

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