Legal Discourse and Disruption
The law needs fresh thinking. Through articles, lectures and seminars, I contribute to the ongoing discourse aimed at modernising and simplifying the law. Since 2003, I have regularly lectured and published on legal issues with a common theme of suggesting that the law should always be looking for new solutions. I coordinate this activity regularly through Pro-VIDE-Law.
A common theme of my approach is to try to identify solutions which are simple, but perceived as fair. My impression is that the bulk of the law is essentially inwardly focused and backwardly focused. This leads to litigation where there is endless recital of authority, much of which has little relevance to the contemporary circumstances.
I also conduct lectures at universities and participate in legal forums discussing topics from medical accidents to epidemiological evidence in litigation including in London and in Oxford.
Speaking Engagements
I am available for conferences, panels and seminars to discuss legal trends, policy changes and industry reforms.
Publications
- 1“Mesothelioma, Asbestos, and Causation” in the Journal of Personal Injury Law (2003)
- 2Tort Law Review, “The Dust Settles? Fairchild to Williams” in the University of Western Australia Law Review (2013)
- 3“She should have died hereafter? When is death caused in law by breach of duty?” Clinical risk with Ana Samuel and Charles Austin. (2015)
- 4“Medical Accidents: a Socratic resolution?” published in Journal of Patient Safety and Risk Management with co-authors, Professor Gus Baker and Sam Irving (April 2020)
- 5
“Law and Epidemiological Evidence: Double toil and trouble”. University of Western Australia Law Review co-authored with Per Laleng (Feb 2022)
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