Against the former owner. Or do I have to fight it out with

my new neighbour?

Lawyer: Well, first we would have to find out the facts. Is there

an easement? How long has this situation existed? Things

Like that.

Ms Wilson: Well, I've already checked the deed - there's no

mention of an easement. And I think it's probably been this

Way since his house was built. A friend told me that my

neighbour may actually have a claim to the property! Is that

possible?

Lawyer: Well, there is a concept called adverse possession.

That's a situation where someone can acquire title to

property under certain conditions. We'd have to find out if

These conditions apply in your case. However, if the

Neighbour can claim adverse possession, you do have

Options. You may be able to negotiate an easement in

Return for him giving up his claim, for example.

Ms Wilson: I see.

Extract 2

Well, you know, I was in your shoes a year ago. When I began

work here in the Corporate Division, I wasn't sure if I was going

to be happy. And I didn't know much about the work at the

Time. But I can honestly say I learned something new on a dayto-

day basis. I guess that's the best thing you can ever say

About a job. And I had the opportunity to become involved as

Much as I liked in the life of the firm, both in terms of aspects

Of work and training, and the social life. It was really up to me.

And everyone was very welcoming and friendly, right from day

one. I'm sure you'll find it that way, too.

The work here is always varied. I got an excellent opportunity

To try my hand at some business development-related research

And deliver a presentation on this. So I was able to keep up

Some of the academic side, too. And I was actively encouraged

To liaise with clients, even from a very early stage. It has been

A very rewarding year for me.

Extract 3

Woman: So how's the new associate working out?

Man: Well, Marcus is definitely not lacking anything in the

Brains department, if you know what I mean - as sharp as

a tack, I'd say. Which is just what we need right now with

the Samuels case - very challenging stuff. But he's a bit of

a lone wolf, and I'm not sure that the others will appreciate

that in the long run. I'm thinking I might have to have a

Word with him, you know, to try and foster some team spirit.

Woman:Well, at least he's up to the task. Unfortunately I can't

Say the same about our new addition in Banking and

Finance. John doesn't seem to have much of a grasp of the

fundamentals. I think we're going to have to remind him of

Some of the basics. I was thinking of a staff seminar for

Some of our newer people. Really just to brush up on

Things. But, to be fair, John does put his back into things -

he's often one of the last to leave in the evening, and he's

Very conscientious about things like filing papers and

Meeting deadlines.

Part 2

Thomas: Mr Sanderson, I've really been enjoying my work here.

You know, I'm even thinking of going into insolvency work

Later on.

Mr Sanderson: Well, I must say I've never regretted it myself.

Of course, the work isn't for everyone - sometimes things

Can get quite complicated and tricky. You really need to use

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