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BOOK REVIEW: A handy signpost
This book deals with the practicalities of rights over land and public control of land.
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A 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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The 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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BOOK REVIEW: Through the labyrinth
The International Criminal Court: A Commentary on the Rome Statute (2nd edition)
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BOOK 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: May It Please You, Madam: A little book of legal whimsy
Enthralling tales from the frontline
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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
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BOOK REVIEW: The Curious History of Dating – from Jane Austen to Tinder
This is a pacey, intelligent and authoritative account with bags of wit.