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BOOK REVIEW: Family Law Case Library: Children (3rd edition)
Though this book feels daunting it is an exceptionally useful resource.
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BOOK REVIEW: The Dreams That Make Us
Often the action laboriously unfolds without engaging the reader.
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BOOK REVIEW: Children and Vulnerable Witnesses in Court Proceedings
Written in plain English in a sympathetic tone, evidencing the writer’s significant experience.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Death by the Arno
Some historical fiction can read like a guidebook but this novel, by iLaw founder Justin Ellis, avoids that pitfall.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Trials – On Death Row in Pakistan
A thoughtful reflection on the legal system of an important country in the modern geo-political world.
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BOOK REVIEW: Elderly Client Handbook (5th edition)
The practical sections are very good, particularly the guidance on marketing and adapting your office procedures to elderly clients.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: East West Street: on the origins of genocide and crimes against humanity
An absorbing and readable account of the inception of modern human rights law.
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BOOK REVIEW: Celebrity Chef Zombie Apocalypse
A pacy, stomach-churning tale that can be read in one sitting.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Deprivation of Liberty: A Handbook
An important resource for those dealing with mental capacity issues.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Criminal Costs: Legal Aid Costs in the Criminal Courts
A comprehensive and necessary guide
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BOOK REVIEW: What the PA knew: An intriguing legal tale
Many in smaller legal practices in particular will find some comfort here.
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BOOK REVIEW: The Solicitors Office Procedures Manual (second edition)
This book is both a specimen manual and a resource on how to tailor your own to your firm.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Both Sides of the Bench
An entertaining book that contrasts with last year’s As in Memory Long.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Gringras: the Laws of the Internet (4th edition)
Great analysis, but some of the omissions and emphases are inexplicable.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Social Media in the Workplace: a handbook
This recognises that the problems thrown up by social media are not new, but stresses the need for employers to be prepared for how to deal with those problems in the modern workplace.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Knowledge Management for Lawyers
The overlap between KM, marketing, business development and client relations was not explored in more detail. Maybe this could be expanded upon in a future edition?
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BOOK REVIEW: A Practitioner’s Guide to Probate Disputes
This work provides a commanding canter through the main issues involved and procedures applicable.
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BOOK REVIEW: Delay and Disruption in Construction Contracts (fifth edition)
An essential reference tool which is handy not only for dealing with delay and disruption claims.
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OpinionRESTAURANT REVIEW: Rufus Pucci Pizza 1 Cale St, Chelsea,SW3 3QT, 020 7965 0555
Popular Chelsea haunt offers iconic dishes of pizza and fish and chips.
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BOOK REVIEW: Russell on Arbitration (24th edition)
Well-structured book allows the reader to grasp fundamental aspects of arbitration.