The last thing you want is for your Christmas celebrations to end up in court. John talks about the ramifications  of office parties, employer and employee responsibilities and how to avoid the pitfalls. He also discusses gift warranties, drink driving, the road toll  and the ever present danger of domestic violence. 

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John discusses the Optus saga and the fallout for the telco and its customers. Should you be compensated and by whom? Scams are becoming more commonplace and harder to detect. John gives you some clarity on what to look for and what to avoid. .  

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If you, a family member or friend is heading overseas you need to hear this advice from John before you hit the departure lounge. It may stop your dream trip from becoming a legal nightmare.  

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In this episode the area of digital assets is explored and John shares his thoughts on how to best protect yours, now and in the future. John also responds to an email from a distraught listener involving issues around a family violence situation.  

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In this episode John discusses defamation, libel and slander, the dos and don'ts and how the law deals with them. John also explains the tactics and reasons behind settling on the steps of court. 

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One of the most talked about and debated legal cases has not actually happened yet, but the effect it will have across the community looms large. Former Australian Rules players are launching a class action against the AFL and the ripple effect will be critical to sport in the future. Does it have the potential to cripple contact sport?   

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What role does the media play in the legal system and what role should it play? In this episode John shares his thoughts on the way the courts are dealing with the ever intrusive nature of media reporting, plus is there still such a thing as court etiquette ? 

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In the first episode for 2023 John shares his knowledge on how the legal system is handling the current workload and how best to expediate your case. The recently publicised PSO incident opens a Pandora's box of issues. John gives his thoughts on both sides of this incident and its aftermath.    

There is also a question from a listener whose world got turned upside down, in a split second, in his own backyard. Does he have a legitimate claim? John has the answer.   

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