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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.
Book Reviews
138
Annual Review of Irish Law, 1991; the Law of
Information Technology in Europe, 1992.
People and Places
140
Wards of Courts - a General Guideline to
the Procedures Involved
143
John Costello,
Solicitor, explains the legislation and
procedures involved in wardship proceedings.
The Future of the Sole Practitioner
127
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.
Lawbrief
147
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
149
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.
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.
Managing Your Practice
153
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
157
Notices concerning lost land certificates, lost wills,
employment and miscellaneous advertisements.
Editor:
Barbara Cahalane
Editorial Board:
Dr. Eamonn G. Hall,
(Chairman)
Elma Lynch, (Vice Chairman)
John F. Buckley
Justin McKenna
Michael V. O'Mahony
Noel C. Ryan
Advertising:
Seán Ó hOisín. Telephone:
305236 Fax: 307860.
Printing:
Turners Printing Company Limited,
Longford.
The views expressed in this publication, save
where otherwise indicated, are the views of
contributors and not necessarily the views of
the Council of the Law Society. The
appearance of an advertisement in this
publication does not necessarily indicate
approval by the Law Society for the product
or service advertised.
Published at Blackhall Place, Dublin 7.
Telephone 710711 Telex: 31219 Fax: 710704.
Front Cover:
The front cover shows: 1-r:
Noel
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Ryan,
Director General, Law Society;
Anthony F. Sheil,
President, Dublin Solicitors
Bar Association; and
Michael V. O'Mahony,
Senior Vice President, Law Society, before the
meeting of the Dublin Solicitors Bar
Association held on 28 April.
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