Thoughts

Staying Alive vs. Feeling Alive: Bridging Science and Mythology

We are immersed in the worldview of scientific determinism like a chicken in deep pot of hot water.

The Prejudice about ‘Without Prejudice’

Some legal terms of art trickle down from the lofty arenas of legal disputes to the public roads and streets, where they are thoroughly conflated,

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.

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.’

‘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

What is not grist for the legal marketing mill?

I am from an era and upbringing where we do not publicly praise ourselves.

Life After Negligence?

I used to wonder what happened to a professional after he is found negligent in a court judgment. Is his career prospects and reputations in

Organic Growth

Healthy growth is organic growth. Organic growth is growth that happens naturally. Growth that takes the time it needs. As it was meant to. As

Why are some senior lawyers so nasty?

This question tends to arise when I listen to interns, pupils or young lawyers.