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...

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 expla...

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...

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...

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 ...