All Book reviews articles – Page 44
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Same Sex Marriage and Civil Partnerships: The New Law
Far from a dry repeat of statute, the book goes beyond the usual family law remit.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Stamp Duty Land Tax
Experience adds value to this welcome text, which is directed at practicalities.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Svetlana’s Garden
Sentimentality and a weak sub-plot threaten to undo Britanov’s work, but it still offers a timely reminder of how states try to suppress the truth.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: The Mineral Estate Surveyors Handbook
Recommended reading for those about to embark on new instructions for minerals or waste operators.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Court and Bowled: Tales of cricket and the law
In this entertaining collection, the writer explores alleged match-fixing, issues in the laws of cricket itself, and the debate about whether even legal actions are in the spirit of the game.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Court of Protection Handbook – a user’s guide
This handbook on embryonic new powers in the court is in a league of its own.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: An Inconvenient Genocide
Governments often bristle at questions on the Armenian genocide; Geoffrey Robertson QC’s excellent book offers a sobering history.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Family Law Arbitration
All family lawyers, plus lay clients and litigants in person, should buy a copy of this essential guide.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: When the Clocks Stopped
Author Marion Eaton has created a resourceful solicitor hero who is equally cool in different epochs.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Foul Play
An inescapable feeling of being trapped pervades the opener in the DI Ambrose mysteries.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Poison Pen
The idea of police as a fount of law and order is overturned in this second instalment.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Close Disharmony
With much more tension and characterisation than the previous two works, this is the best Ambrose mystery yet.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: A Short Book of Bad Judges
Allow yourself a wry smile at this marvellous and concise book.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: A Fork in the Road
DLA Piper founder delivers a fascinating account of day-to-day legal life – even if certain ‘juicier’ anecdotes are omitted.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Urgent Applications in the Court of Protection
A timely and easy-to-read guide to help you deal with applications that are being encountered more frequently.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Under My Wig
A candid and inspiring autobiography from the barrister who became legal adviser to the king of Jordan.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Effective Interviewing for Disciplinary, Grievance and Complaints Investigations
very good example of a small textbook covering best practice and including well-honed cross-examination techniques.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Construction Contract Variations
This well-written book will become an indispensable classic.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: The Mother Court: Tales of Cases That Mattered in America’s Greatest Trial Court
A journey through the darker side of US history, with Zirin an engaging guide.