⏳ 5 min read Why the arts and humanities matter, finding Phosphorescence and other stories about growing through adversity.
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Conversations with RBG
⏳ 4 min read There are few judges like the“Notorious RBG”. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is an Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court—and an inspiration for women and men alike.
Brew Basics: The Constitution
⏳ 5 min read We cover off on a foundation document that most Australians don’t get to read in their lifetime—the Australian Constitution!
Brew Basics: Legislation
⏳ 7 min read Continuing on from last week’s coverage on case law, we turn to legislation—an important source of laws in Australia.
Brew Basics: Case Law
⏳ 7 min read Not exactly bedtime reading, but still a fascinating way to delve into the strange world of—humans. This week we’re checking out case law. Come along to taste the magic sauce of law land!
Brain Control: Life in the Age of Technology
⏳ 4 min read We’re at a crucial juncture in discussions about technology and how our data can be used for good and evil. Now is a good time to think about where we’re headed.
Reasonably essential, essentially reasonable
⏳ 5 min read What’s essential? What’s reasonable? This week, we look at how straightforward words can mean different things to different people at different times.
Brew on break ☕
⏳ < 1 min read Given the fast-paced global developments around COVID-19, I have decided to take Legal Brew on a very short break.
COVID-19 and the Law
⏳ 5 min read This week, the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and some of the legal implications it has thrown up in Australia.
Don’t reinvent the wheel
⏳ 2 min read This week, some common mistakes of newbie litigation lawyers and what I would do differently if I could start again.