In this episode of Observations on Brief, we celebrate the opening of our third season with Sage and James covering the first part of a series dedicated to changes made to the Family Law Act, which have effect from 6 May 2024. Yes the changes

S2 E3 Briefing Counsel 101 and Japanese Torpedo Boats

Sep 13th, 2023 1h 6m

In this episode, the team outline the tips, trick, and general rules about briefing counsel. This is not just an introduction; it provides some important knowledge for experienced hands and new players alike. James, Bordie, and Sage explain wh

S2 E2 War Crimes in Ukraine

Aug 31st, 2023 42m 49s

In the second episode of season 2, we welcome the return of our co-host Brodie Buckland. James, Brodie, and Sage then discuss what we mean by using the term 'war crimes', what can be done to bring alleged perpetrators to justice, and what is be

S2 E1 Dealing Effectively with High Conflict People

Apr 19th, 2023 49m 51s

In our first episode of the new season, James explains high-conflict people and the tips and tricks for dealing with them in litigation. We also learn of the rather bizarre recent behaviour of a New York State Town Justice that led to his censu

Episode 7: Coming to the Bar: How, When, and Why

Nov 25th, 2021 1h 9m

In this episode, we discuss becoming a barrister. What is the journey like, what do you need to do, what it is actually like, and what you need to think about if you decide to go to the bar are the focus of our discussions. We are joined this

Episode 6: Expert Evidence: The right expert in the right time and the right place

Oct 7th, 2021 48m 31s

In this episode, James and Sage discuss expert evidence. We delve into what the requirements for expert evidence are, what you need to look at as a practitioner in assessing expert reports, and when you need to think about getting expert eviden

Episode 5: The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Rules

Sep 3rd, 2021 1h 41m

In this episode, Sage and James provide a key update for practitioners who work in the family law jurisdiction. They provide an overview of the new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Rules for Divisions 1 and 2.This presentation was

Episode 4: Vaccines and the Law

Aug 30th, 2021 52m 21s

In this episode James, Brodie, and Sage discuss legal issues surrounding vaccines- can they be mandated? what are the psychological reasons why people do not comply with Public Health Orders, and what are the problems with 'rights' and 'equalit

Episode 3: Legal News and Big Bird on the Run

Aug 13th, 2021 45m 47s

In this episode, James, Brodie, and Sage discuss legal news from home and around the world. What are the big stories happening in law and what might they mean for you? They end with a discussion about Sesame Street which is a little different f

Episode 2: Law in Lockdown

Jul 28th, 2021 1h 41m

In celebration of our first full episode, we have a double-length episode for our listeners. Sage, Brodie and James talk legal news, voluntarily assisted dying legislation, virtual crime scenes, some Federal Court decisions, and a UK defamation

Episode 1: Introduction and Aims

Jul 23rd, 2021 9m 32s

In Episode 1 we meet the hosts of the podcast Dr Sage Leslie, James Haddock, and Brodie Buckland, Barristers at Blackburn Chambers in Canberra. Our hosts explain the aims and purpose of their podcast and, as will be tradition, finish with a leg

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