Over 100 years later, Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola battle over bottles
What were you doing in 1898? Okay, none of us were born. 1898 was, in fact, a big year. Hawaii was annexed to the United States.…
Bill Cosby legal strategy might benefit from more of Clair Huxtable, and less of angry man
For many high rating seasons, Cliff Huxtable (played by Bill Cosby), his wife Clair and their five children experienced scrapes and life lessons all capable of…
A hashtag for all the right reasons: From the hashtag’s humble beginnings, #PutOutYourBats shows the way
When technology inventor Chris Messina used the first ever hashtag on Twitter, he could not have known the phenomenon it would become. Apparently, it was #barcamp.…
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…
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…
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…
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