Oprah’s guide to commanding the courtroom

The one and only Oprah has had an illustrious television career garnering interviews with the world’s most glamourous people. Her most recent exclusive with Meghan…

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Creative ways to get out of jury duty

Lawyers are repeatedly asked the same two questions: why are you a lawyer and how do I get out of jury duty? We have the…

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Terminating your New Year’s resolutions

Just a month into 2021 and many of us have broken or given up entirely on our New Year’s resolutions. If that sounds like you,…

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Statement of claim (against Santa)

Statement of claim (against Santa)

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Creative defences for villains

Top defence lawyers frequently get their clients off hefty charges – let’s not forget OJ Simpson. But what about defences for fictional villains? Would they…

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How to lose a trial in ten days

Inspired by the trashy rom com How to Lose A Guy In 10 Days, this new summer blockbuster – How to Lose A Trial In…

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Emmys edition: legal advice for TV characters

The all-important legal advice for characters from Emmy-nominated TV shows.

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Inanimate objects bring defamation suits

In June 2020, Sky News reported that people in Sydney have been “defaming statues”. This prompted action within the inanimate object community.

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Golden Gavel 2020 – Covid Edition

This year, we have seven brave participants competing in the NSW Golden Gavel. The competitors will each receive their topic on Thursday 11 June and…

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The essential tax deduction list for lawyers in a pandemic

As the financial year draws to a close, many lawyers have been left wondering what they can tax deduct during the coronavirus pandemic. 

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