The Gazette 1991

GAZETTE

NOVEMBER1991

Disputes Resolution Company Formed A new company, Commercial Dispute Resolution Limited (CDRL), has recently launched its services. The company intends to offer Al- ternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to parties between whom disputes have arisen primarily due to non- performance of a contract, or the perception of non-performance. The approach of ADR is to endeavour to reach a solution that is mutually acceptable to the parties in disputa An independent "neutral" assists the disputants to find a formula for settlement. One of the key requirements is that the " neu t r a l" should endeavour to keep the parties in dialogue until a settlement is reached. In some cases, the independent " neu t r a l" will formulate recommendations for consideration by the parties, in others s/he might act as chair- person in any negotiations that may take placa The company says that its service is intended to provide a speedy and cost effective alter- native to formal legal proceedings, and that it envisages that the main source of its referrals will be from solicitors. The Chairman of the company is Jamas J. Ivors, former Director General of the Law Society. •

Further details are available from Ms. Ruth Baker, Administrative Secretary, Society for Computers and Law, 10 Hurle Crescent, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2TA. Telephone 0272 237393. Fax: 0272 239305.

(Cont'd from p. 315) event of a dispute in relation to this issue the customs officials or police may seal relevant papers and documents and then forward the papers immediately to the Court for inspection in the presence of the Registrar and of the person con- cerned. Agents, advisers and lawyers appearing before the Court are to be entitled to such allocation of foreign currency as may be necessary for the performance of their duties. Finally, agents, advisers and lawyers are to be entitled to travel in the course of the duty without hindrance. Article 76 provides that a party who is wholly or in part unable to meet the costs of the proceedings may at any time apply for legal aid. The application must be accom- panied by evidence of the appli- cant's need of assistance, and in particular by a document from the competent authority certifying his lack of means. Where legal aid is granted, the cashier of the Court advances the funds necessary to meet the expenses. The Rules of Procedure of the Court of Justice contain specific rules on pleadings, preparatory inquiries, the summoning and examination of witnesses and experts, oral procedure, judgments, costs, service of documents, time limits and other rules wh i ch regulate t he conduct of the business of the Court. The Society for Computers and Law will hold its dinner on Friday 29 November 1991 - 7.00 for 7.30p.m. at the Naval and Military Club, 94 Piccadilly, London W1V OPB. The President, the Rt. Hon. Lord Justice Neill, will present the Society's 1991 Award for the most outstanding application of infor- mation technology to the law in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The Society for Computers and Law

British and Irish Legal Education Technology Assocation The British and Irish Legal Education Technology Association will hold its 7th annual conference on Technology and Law in April 1992. The conference will be held at the prestigious new Scarman House on t he University of Warwick campus. The conference will consider aspects of technology and law including computer law; computer-assisted learning; infor- mation retrieval; hypertext and multi-media; expert systems; the socio-legal implications of tech- nology applications; networks and telecommunications. This annual conference attracts academic delegates from around the world together with practi- tioners. Contact parson The contact person is Moyra Butterworth, Information Officer, CTI Law Technology Centre, Social Studies Building, University of Wa rwi ck, Coventry CV4 7A1, United Kingdom. Eamonn Hall • YOUR WILL ' can help Irish Wheelchair Association For donation and furtherparticulara contact: MiriamMcNally Irish Wheelchair Association Áras Chuchulain, Blackheath Drive, Clontarf. Dublin 3. Tel: 338241

Breslin & Associates 4 Fairbrook Terrace, Rathfamham Dublin 14 Bookkeeping-Accountant with 8 years' experience in Solicitors' accounts will provide complete management package, client and office accounts, taxation submission.

Contact Anne Breslin Telephone: 933069

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