The Gazette 1992

JULY/AUGUST 1992

VOL. 86 NO. 6

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Viewpoint

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People and Places

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It cannot be said that the experience with examinerships has been entirely satisfactory.

Book Reviews

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This month we review: LRC Reports on Land Law and Conveyancing Law; the Attorney General -v- X and others; a Casebook on the Irish Law of Torts; Essentials of Irish Business Law and the Report of the Enquiry into the Killing of Fergal Carraher. The Obligation to give reasons for Administrative Decisions In Ireland, even where an obligation to give reasons has been imposed by statute, no attempt has been made to indicate what degree of explanation is required, writes Maurice Collins in the final part of his article.

President's Message

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We have the worst legal aid system in Europe, says Law Society President, Adrian Bourke. News Some of the provisions of the Criminal Evidence Bill, 1992, due to be enacted this month, could lead to an increase in wrongful convictions, according to the Law Society's Criminal Law Committee.

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Practice Notes

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Building contract for once-off houses; standard form bank debentures; VAT on property transactions - a word of warning; Derelict Sites Act, 1990; retention tax deduction from fees; gifts and inheritances between spouses; statutory instruments: public procurement.

Performing Rights - The Price of Pleasure

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Whenever and wherever music is played in public the issues of copyright and the payment of royalties arises, writes Michael Tyrrell, who explains the role of the Irish Music Rights Organisation Limited.

A Profession . . . if we can keep it

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Advertising creates hucksters, not lawyers, says United States District Judge, Martin Feldman, who argues that the practice of law is ceasing to be a profession and becoming a business to its detriment.

Technology Notes

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Is there life after fax? The answer is EDI, says Michael O'Sullivan, who spells out what it is all about. Professional Information Section Lost land certificates, lost wills, employment and miscellaneous notices.

Lawbrief

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Miscarriage of justice in Judith Ward case; couple who made skivvy of niece held liable in tort for intimidation; the voice typewriter - the latest technological innovation.

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Editor: Barbara Cahalane Committee: Eamonn G. Hall, (Chairman) Maeve Hayes, (Vice Chairman) John F. Buckley Gerard Griffin Elma Lynch Justin McKenna Michael V. O'Mahony Noel C. Ryan Eva Tobin

Advertising: Seán ÓhOisín. Telephone: 305236 Fax: 307860. Printing: Timers 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: Mrs. Ruth Bourke and the Pianist, John O'Conor, at a Piano Recital in the Law Society that took place on 18 June last and raised over £10,000 for the Irish Hospice Foundation.

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