How to super casually drop legal maxims into conversation
Lawyers love to sound smarter than everyone else. By the way “smart” is pronounced “captiosus”in Latin. That’s right, we speak Latin.
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 1 min read
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,…
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 3 min read
Statement of claim (against Santa)
Statement of claim (against Santa)
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 3 min read
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…
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 3 min read
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…
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 3 min read
Emmys edition: legal advice for TV characters
The all-important legal advice for characters from Emmy-nominated TV shows.
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 3 min read
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.
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 3 min read
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…
By LSJ Team - 4 min read
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.
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 2 min read
Seven minutes in legal heaven
Everyone’s heard of the game Seven Minutes in Heaven (aka Spin the Bottle), which is not very appropriate for the office. But don’t fear, because…
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 3 min read
How to have an equitable Valentine’s Day!
The senior counsel on Phillip Street dazzle in court with their legal jargon, but when Valentine’s Day rolls around, many become lost for words. These…
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 3 min read