Trainers and owners beware! Sheila Laxon & John Symons judgment offers lessons for all
Background John Symons and Sheila Laxon are partners in their horse training business, JSL Racing (“JSL”), and in life. Francis Butler and his wife Karen were…
7 legal things to consider before you become a reality star
Clearly, you have what it takes to be a reality star. You are attractive and enthusiastic about sharing electricity-charged dates with a bevy of women. Or…
Method to the madness: Sentencing Oscar Pistorius
When you type “Pistorius not guilty” into your favourite search engine, the second option offered by the autocomplete function is “Pistorius not guilty joke”. This was…
The Block Glasshouse: Can a person bring a claim for disappointment?
The Block is a reality television series in which couples renovate apartments from a diabolical state to sartorial glory. The properties are then sold at auction. The…
UPDATED: A Guide to Hird v ASADA Appeal
The directions hearing before Justice Kenny on 9 October 2014 has supplied both a timetable and insights into the forthcoming appeal. This post will outline the…
Further scrutiny needed: Why James Hird’s appeal should proceed
James Rowland argues that the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia should examine thoroughly the basis on which the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) jointly investigated potential anti-doping…
Google learns: hell hath no fury than women scorned
Google has been shamed into responding within hours to the threat of a $100 million lawsuit from lawyers representing “over a dozen” female celebrities, actresses, models…
Round Two: How might a Full Court approach James Hird’s appeal?
The coach of Essendon Football Club, James Hird, has appealed the Federal Court’s decision dismissing his claim against the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA). Essendon has…
Fact check: Was Jeff Kennett right to criticise Racing Victoria over Damien Oliver ban?
Prompted by the seven year disqualification of a jockey in New Zealand for not giving his mount every chance, Jeff Kennett reportedly recently commented that the Racing Victoria…
AFL Stripper wins media jackpot, rest of us look like idiots
This post explores media coverage of Heather McCartney, the now infamous woman who took off her clothes in a corporate box after the Australian Football League grand…
The Social Litigator 