The Gazette 1995

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1995

VOL. 89 NO. 1

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A Tribute to Noel Ryan, Director General of the Law Society (1990-1994)

Viewpoint 5 The current situation with regard to the Courts and Court Officers Bill 1994 and the proposed review of the court system is discussed. 6 et seq. New Council takes office for 1994/95 p.6; Action on Delay in Court cases agreed p.7; Committees of the Council 1994/95 p.8-12; Society of Young Solicitors Autumn Conference p. 12; Chief Justice issues Memo on new form of jurat p.20; Irish Solicitors Bar Association London Ball p.26; Update from the Practice Management Committee p.34; News from Criminal Law Committee p.40. Family Dispute Resolution - The Solicitor's Role Details of a seminar organised by the Family Law and Legal Aid Committee. News

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The Law at Life's End Part I of a two part article by Peter Charleton and Marguerite Bolger.

The Future of Irish Legal Services in a Global Economy Part II of an article by Bernard O'Connor based on a paper on the law on the freedom for Irish lawyers to provide services in the EU delivered at a recent conference.

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The Indigent's Search for a Champion: Lawyers and Pro Bono Publico Practice

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An article by Adrian F. Twomey.

Book Reviews

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Legislation Update

This month The Administration of Justice, Contempt of Court - A Law Reform Commission Report and Credit Unions in Ireland are reviewed.

A GM Agrees to Review Structures of Law Society

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Practice Notes 44 Practice notes on fax transmissions and employing foreign lawyers from the Professional Purposes Committee.

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Lawbrief

Dr. Eamonn G. Hall outlines the law in relation to grievous bodily harm by telephone and informs us where a solicitor can apply to become AG.

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Professional Information Notices concerning lost land certificates; wills, employment and miscellaneous advertisements.

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Mediawatch

A selection of relevant topics covered recently in the media.

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Front cover: Former Director General Noel C. Ryan and Patrick A. Glynn, President of the Law Society and acting Director General.

John F. Buckley Patrick A. Glynn Elma Lynch Justin McKenna Michael V. O'Mahony