The Natural Limits of Freedom of Expression
A situation where we have the freedom to do whatever we please without consequences exists only in fantasy, not reality.
Taxation of Costs
When litigators talk about ‘costs’ they mean court awarded costs, not lawyer’s legal fees. In sum, legal fees are what you pay your lawyer to conduct your case, court costs are what you pay your opponent when you lose your application, claim or appeal.
Article 3(1) of the Federal Constitution from 3 Dimensions
‘3(1) Islam is the religion of the Federation; but other religions may be practised in peace and harmony in any part of the Federation.’
The 4 Qualities Required for Legal Advocacy
During advocacy trainings, at some point, I inevitably deliver my short speech to the trainee lawyers about how a judge doesn’t only evaluate the merits of our arguments and case but also our credibility and competence or the lack of it.
The Price of Pro Bono
Pro bono publico in Latin means for the public good. It refers to legal work done without payment for those who cannot afford it.
‘How do you get work?’ II
This is an inescapable, inevitable question that lawyers are confronted with. For many of us, including me, this getting work thing is a deep, impenetrable mystery.
What is not grist for the legal marketing mill?
I am from an era and upbringing where we do not publicly praise ourselves.
The Paradox of Cruelty and Kindness
‘Sometimes to be kind we have to be cruel, and sometimes it is cruel to be kind.’
