The Gazette 1992

VOL. 86 NO.7

SEPTEMBER 1992

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People and Places

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It is time to amend the law to make solicitors eligible for appointment as judges in the higher courts. President's Message 252 The early appointment of a number of solicitors as judges in the higher courts would have a powerful impact on the momentum for change throughout the entire legal system, writes Adrian Bourke. Society Launches Media Awards 252 The Society launched its inaugural Justice Media Awards Competition aimed at building bridges with the media and encouraging higher standards of reporting of legal issues. Solicitors vow to protect Client Confidentiality 253 A Special General Meeting of the Society vowed to oppose totally the provisions of Part VII of the Finance Act, 1992 in order to protect the principle of client confidentiality. ABA Debates the "A" Word 254 A debate on a pro choice abortion motion dominated a huge agenda at the Annual Meeting of the American Bar Association. Barbara Cahalane reports. Lawbrief 259 This month Eamonn Hall reports on the status of selected Government Acts and Bills at the adjournment of both Houses of the Oireachtas. Evaluation of Cognitive Disorders following Head Injury

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This month we review: A Short History of Western Legal Theory; guide to the Irish Companies Acts, 1990; Irish Journal of European Law; Havers Companion to the Bar; and Law Reform Commission Report on the Crime of Libel. Practice Notes Renewal of Liquor Licences, 1992 - Thx Clearance Certificate; Stamp Duty on Memorials; Payment of Funeral Accounts; the Data Protection Act, 1998 - does it apply to solicitors? Appointing an Examiner - is it worthwhile? 273 Does a petitioner have to establish that a company has a real prospect of survival before the High Court will order an appointment of an examiner under the companies legislation? John O'Donnell analyses recent caselaw. Technology News The Land Registry and the Registry of Deeds are engaged in extensive programmes of computerisation. John Furlong reports. 271 Dates have been set for professional and advanced courses in the Law School; the Society maintains a pre- apprenticeship register. Correspondence 285 Notices concerning lost land certificates, wills and deeds; employment advertisements and miscellaneous notices. Professional Information 279 Education News 282 283

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Cognitive disorders are a frequent consequence of brain injury. Dr. Martina O'Connor explains the principal types of cognitive disorders.

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Editor: Barbara Cahalane Editorial Board 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

Published at Blackhall Place, Dublin 7. Tfelephone 710711 Tfelex: 31219 Fax: 710704. Front Cover: L-R: The EC Commissioner, for Agriculture and Rural Development, Ray McSharry; Geraldine Clarke, Council Member, Law Society and Paddy Duffy, President, Law Society of Northern Ireland, at a luncheon organised jointly by the Law Society of Ireland and the International Law and Practice Section of the American Bar Association at the ABA Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Commissioner MacSharry was guest speaker.

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