S3 E1 Don't Panic! : Changes to the Family Law Act Part 1
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 seri...
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Observations on Brief: A Legal Podcast
Observations on Brief is a topical legal podcast by ACT barristers Dr Sage Leslie, James Haddock, and Brodie Buckland. The podcast covers the legal issues of the day and the trials and tribu...
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11 episodesS2 E3 Briefing Counsel 101 and Japanese Torpedo Boats
In this episode, the team outline the tips, trick, and general rules about briefing counsel. This is not just an introduction; it provides s...
S2 E2 War Crimes in Ukraine
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 b...
S2 E1 Dealing Effectively with High Conflict People
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...
Episode 7: Coming to the Bar: How, When, and Why
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 n...
Episode 6: Expert Evidence: The right expert in the right time and the right place
In this episode, James and Sage discuss expert evidence. We delve into what the requirements for expert evidence are, what you need to look...
Episode 5: The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Rules
In this episode, Sage and James provide a key update for practitioners who work in the family law jurisdiction. They provide an overview of...
Episode 4: Vaccines and the Law
In this episode James, Brodie, and Sage discuss legal issues surrounding vaccines- can they be mandated? what are the psychological reasons...
Episode 3: Legal News and Big Bird on the Run
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 wh...
Episode 2: Law in Lockdown
In celebration of our first full episode, we have a double-length episode for our listeners. Sage, Brodie and James talk legal news, volunta...
Episode 1: Introduction and Aims
In Episode 1 we meet the hosts of the podcast Dr Sage Leslie, James Haddock, and Brodie Buckland, Barristers at Blackburn Chambers in Canber...