Striking it out, the Court of Appeal in Belfast said it could not "exclude the reasonable possibility" that a revolver had been pointed through Hill's cell door by a Surrey police officer.

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There is no shortage of lawyers willing to take on a contingency fee case with a reasonable chance of success and the possibility of significant recovery.

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Under the old standard, tax pros could safely recommend positions (on routine issues, not tax shelters) that had a "realistic possibility" of success--meaning, what the heck, if there's some reasonable basis, go for it.

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