Law Society noticesRecent information from the Law Society's libraryConsumer protectionThe law of product liability edited by Geraint Howells (Butterworths, 2000, ISBN 0406900507).

A new addition to the common law series covering areas such as jurisdiction, group actions and insurance.

Shelved in the library at bookcase 10C.

Court procedureBullen, Leake & Jacob's Precedents of pleadings, 14th ed, Sweet & Maxwell, 2001, ISBN 0421731907.

The new edition is published in two volumes and incorporates the changes made by the Woolf reforms.

Shelved in the library at bookcase 18F.

Personal injury pleadings by Patrick Curran, 2nd ed, Sweet & Maxwell, 2001, ISBN 0421503807.

Incorporates changes made by the Woolf reforms and adds new material in the employers' liability field.

Shelved in the library at bookcase 12D.

The Access to Justice Act 1999 (Commencement No.

5 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2000.

SI 2000: 3280 (C104).

Brought into force, on 8 January 2001, ss 92 to 95 of the Act, which cover the execution of warrants issued by justices of the peace.

Available at: www.hmso.gov.uk/stat.htm

The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (Service of Prosecution Evidence) Regulations 2000.

SI 2000: 3305.The Crown Court (Amendment) (No.

3) Rules 2000.

SI 2000: 3362 (L28).The Indictments (Procedure) Amendment) Rules 2000.

SI 2000: 3360 (L26).

The Magistrates' Courts (Amendment) Rules 2000.

SI 2000: 3361 (L27).All four came into force on 15 January 2001.

They make amendments to take account of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, which states that there are to be no committal proceedings for indictable-only offences.

Available at: www.hmso.gov.uk/stat.htm

R v Nangle, The Times, 9 January 2001 (CA)Where there had not been a fair trial because of the incompetence of legal advisers, the court could intervene.

A report is available under 'British News' on The Times, Web site at: www.thetimes.co.uk

CPD training coursesThe library offers training sessions for solicitors on using electronic sources.

The courses include using the Internet effectively for legal research, searching the Current Legal Information databases and using CD ROMs such as Books on Screen and Justis products.

On completion, candidates can claim 2 CPD hours.

All courses are on a one-to-one basis and can be tailored to suit the individual's needs and interests.

For more details and a booking form contact the library on 0870 606 2511.

EmploymentJohn Lewis plc v Coyne, The Times, 5 January 2001 (EAT)An investigation into use by an employee of her employer's telephone should be carried out fairly.

Available under 'British News' on The Times Web site at: www.thetimes.co.uk

This list has been compiled by the Law Society's library.

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