If we’re to believe books, TV and movies, the life of a lawyer is all about dazzling court room performances, stunned juries and people screaming “you can’t handle the truth” from the witness box. But how much is fact, and how much is fiction? Just for fun, let’s look at some famous movies and see how they stack up against real-life. 3: Mystery inheritance – you’re rich! In film: … [Read more...]
Movies & The Law #2: And The Oscar Goes To …
If we’re to believe books, TV and movies, the life of a lawyer is all about dazzling court performances, stunned juries and people screaming “you can’t handle the truth” from the witness box. But how much is fact, and how much fiction? Just for fun, let’s look at some famous movies and see how they stack up against the realities of the law. And the Oscar goes to... The story: It’s the … [Read more...]
Movies & The Law #1: Truth Bombs From The Afterlife!
If we’re to believe books, TV and movies, the life of a lawyer is all about dazzling court room performances, stunned juries and people screaming “you can’t handle the truth” from the witness box. But how much is fact, and how much is fiction? Just for fun, let’s look at some famous movies and see how they stack up against the realities of the law. Truth bombs from the afterlife! The … [Read more...]
Can I buy a vowel? How about a comma for $5 million?
We all know grammar is important, but imagine a single comma costing you $5 million? That is the reality for a dairy operation in the United States, after local courts ruled in favour of delivery drivers who argued the absence of a comma in their workplace laws meant they’d been illegally underpaid. It all boils down to the use of an Oxford comma; used to separate items in a list of three or … [Read more...]
To the class of 2018 – here’s what to expect
So, the 2018 university year is underway and all over Australia, students enrolled in law degrees are taking their first steps towards the life of a lawyer. Every year, around this time, I like to look back on my own experiences at law school, and the questions I had as a fresh-faced student suddenly swimming against the tide, memorising what felt like a million cases while learning and how to … [Read more...]
Adelaide Fringe: reflections on the life of a lawyer.
As a lawyer specialising in wills and estates, there’s one question that always pops up when people want to know about my work; what’s your job really about? The answer might surprise you. In South Australia, we really do have the best of everything. Great food, wine, beaches and incredible national parks, all within a short drive of Adelaide. This is a great place to raise a family and … [Read more...]
Welden & Coluccio welcomes Jon Brooks to the team.
Jon Brooks is the latest addition to the Welden & Coluccio team, bringing the firm a unique set of skills from a career across media and public relations. Jon has spent the last 15 years working as a journalist and communication specialist and is looking forward to the challenge of working in a busy practice specialising in wills and estates and family law. “It’s a big change, but a … [Read more...]
Proposed SA Law to Allow Adoption of Over 18’s
Proposed changes to the South Australian Adoption Act 1988 will enable over 18’s the opportunity to be adopted. This change, evolving from a series of recommendations put forward by independent reviewer Associate Professor Lorna Hallahan, is just one that relates to a range of changes to the Adoption Act that will also enable same-sex couples and extend the rights of single people to … [Read more...]
Doyle’s Guide 2017: Welden & Coluccio Lawyers Reach New Heights
At Welden & Coluccio Lawyers we absolutely love what we do. In fact, the passion that we have for Estate Planning, Administration and Litigation is the real secret to our success. Perhaps somewhat of an industry secret, Doyle’s Guide, is an annual publication that celebrates the best lawyers, barristers and law firms in the business. Within each area of law, and for each State, rankings … [Read more...]
Relationships Register – It’s good….but…
The Relationships Register Act 2016 and the register itself, recently came into effect this week (August 2017). A press release from the Premier’s Department heavily emphasised the ability for same sex couples to now register their relationship (like a marriage). Of course, the register can be used by anyone in a relationship, gay or straight. However, and this is where I am critical of the … [Read more...]
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