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Can Robots Be Moral? The morality of a robot, or lack thereof, is a classic sci-fi trope. Whether it is an unfeeling Hal 9000 exterminating the human crew that get in its way or a cute WALL-E learning good and how to help humanity reconnect with its roots, we are both...

Can Robots Be Effective Advocates?Could we one day have humanoid robots pleading arguments in courtrooms, appearing on TV to persuade people of the political views of a newly formed “Robot Political Party,” or standing in storefronts convincing people to buy a new rug...

The Information You Need Before Writing a WillPutting together your Will does not have to be stressful, confusing, or costly. Although it is something most of us don’t like to think about, it is extremely important in protecting your assets and making sure they go to...

Why 39% of Law Jobs WON’T Disappear; Legal AI Developer Explains What Will Happen InsteadThe Australian Lawyer reported yesterday that 39% of law jobs in Australia will be automated, and that 100,000 law jobs will be lost to automation. What terrible doom and gloom!...

How the Wife Prevented Her Husband from Losing the House: A Case StudyDo you Really Need a Family Trust to Run Your Business?One of my older clients is a local woman, Angela. Angela is married to John who runs a local business, and a couple of years ago she became...

How the Family Trust Saved a Family HouseThe Problem with the GST PaymentI know a guy named Patrick who started a new business – running a Café, and he really wanted to set it up the right way. He saved some money and bought a house for his girlfriend Susan. Patrick...

Karate Strategy in Legal Negotiation: Part 1 I love fighting. Nothing brings you more in the moment than the threat of someone trying to punch you in the head. It’s one thing to punch and kick a bag. But the best fun comes with interacting with another human. To...

Karate Strategy in Legal Negotiation: Part 2 Never feint You should never feint. Yes, people talk about throwing feints all the time, but a good fighter never really throws a feint. Feint is a technique that is not intended to hit. The difficulty with this is that...

Why Law School is BackwardsLaw students learn a set of core subjects, some electives, and then once they have finished their degree will do some practical legal training and be required to have some sort of experience in a firm before they are able to become admitted...