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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Great minds who made America
America was founded by commercial lawyers with English ideas of rule of law, free contract and rights of individuals. The early charters in the first half of the 17th century were sometimes far ahead of contemporary legal thinking in establishing rights for women and refugees. Slavery, though, was an issue ...
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: A handy signpost
This book deals with the practicalities of rights over land and public control of land.
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OpinionA go-to reference tool
This is the fourth edition of a very handy guide which could gain a permanent place on the busy will-writer’s desk.
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OpinionThe future’s bright
I was sent a pre-publication electronic copy of this book, which was launched at the Law Society at the end of April. The final version has gone through a number of revisions, including a change to chapter order.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Through the labyrinth
The International Criminal Court: A Commentary on the Rome Statute (2nd edition)
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Outspoken judge ahead of his time
This well-researched study of an interesting character (and the not-too-distant legal past) is not cheap, but it offers fascinating insights.
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BOOK REVIEW: Butterfly Politics
What feels most fresh and relevant in this collection is the articulation of a more radical approach to equality law and, indeed, to the practice of law itself.
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BOOK REVIEW: Lasting Powers of Attorney: A Practical Guide (3rd edition)
As a reference work the many sub-headings, lists of cases and legislative instruments (and an extensive index) make the work easily navigable.
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BOOK REVIEW: Petroleum Contracts: English Law and Practice (2nd edition)
Peter Roberts has produced a valuable contribution to Lex Petrolea
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BOOK REVIEW: May It Please You, Madam: A little book of legal whimsy
Enthralling tales from the frontline
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BOOK REVIEW: The Solicitor’s Handbook 2017
This book is written by two well-known experts and contains all the regulatory material we need to refer to.
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BOOK REVIEW: Mediation: An A to Z Guide
In a crowded market, you should buy this invaluable book because it explains concepts and jargon in non-academic language.
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BOOK REVIEW: Low Life Lawyer: In the Footsteps of Bechet
This very readable thriller reminds David Pickup of the days when lawyers were able to mix business and pleasure in a way that might enrage the SRA in modern times.
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BOOK REVIEW: Cautionary Tales: Lessons in Ethics for Lawyers
This engaging and readable book provides practical examples of how ethical issues can arise in the legal world.
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BOOK REVIEW: Lexcel Financial Management & Business Planning Toolkit
Particularly useful are the downloadable budgets, cashflow forecasts and variance analyses in their respective sections.
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BOOK REVIEW: Cut-throat Defence: a Jack Kowalski thriller (e-book)
A light touch keeps you engrossed all the way to the enthralling end.
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BOOK REVIEW: Robots in Law: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Legal Services
A timely and up-to-date survey of AI in law.
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BOOK REVIEW: Precedent Library for the General Practitioner (3rd ed)
A packed book and CD-ROM for the general practitioner