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Short clips on legal topics with a quirky outlook, but of real, everyday application delivered by lawyer Paul Brennan with wry humour and the odd belly laugh. Whether you are a business owner, corporate warrior, or professional adviser, this will help you to improve your legal knowhow and avoid legal potholes. Disclaimer: The content of this Podcast is to give you legal basics and in some instances, included unashamedly to try and make you laugh. In law, it is sometimes difficult to work out what is serious and what is just for fun. Therefore, if you plan to do anything legal, speak to a lawyer.

What’s in a name? Trade marks and the law

Trade mark basicsPaul Brennan is the principal of Brennans Solicitors, a law firm located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, where he practices with his wife, Diane in the areas of business law, litigation, property and wills/estates. Over the years, by working in various countries, he noticed how similar the law can be. He set out to explain the law in a simple and often humorous way. He has written several books about law and lawyers. Further details of his profile can be found ...

06-06
06:32

Dying? Avoid disappointment

Five suggestions to encourage you to make your Will Paul Brennan is the principal of Brennans Solicitors, a law firm located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, where he practices with his wife, Diane in the areas of business law, litigation, property and wills/estates. Over the years, by working in various countries, he noticed how similar the law can be. He set out to explain the law in a simple and often humorous way. He has written several books about law and lawyers. Furt...

05-23
05:22

Book your own appointments with your lawyer

Paul Brennan is the principal of Brennans Solicitors, a law firm located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, where he practices with his wife, Diane in the areas of business law, litigation, property and wills/estates. Over the years, by working in various countries, he noticed how similar the law can be. He set out to explain the law in a simple and often humorous way. He has written several books about law and lawyers. Further details of his profile can be found on Linkedin.

05-23
01:08

Show me the money

Bank accounts and death Paul Brennan is the principal of Brennans Solicitors, a law firm located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, where he practices with his wife, Diane in the areas of business law, litigation, property and wills/estates. Over the years, by working in various countries, he noticed how similar the law can be. He set out to explain the law in a simple and often humorous way. He has written several books about law and lawyers. Further details of his profile c...

05-10
01:27

Choosing the right lawyer

Choose a lawyer that suits you Paul Brennan is the principal of Brennans Solicitors, a law firm located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, where he practices with his wife, Diane in the areas of business law, litigation, property and wills/estates. Over the years, by working in various countries, he noticed how similar the law can be. He set out to explain the law in a simple and often humorous way. He has written several books about law and lawyers. Further details of his pr...

04-23
03:03

What to tell the children

Discussing your succession planning with your loved onesPaul Brennan is the principal of Brennans Solicitors, a law firm located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, where he practices with his wife, Diane in the areas of business law, litigation, property and wills/estates. Over the years, by working in various countries, he noticed how similar the law can be. He set out to explain the law in a simple and often humorous way. He has written several books about law and lawyers. Furth...

04-07
02:31

How big is your will?

Standard situation? Do you really need a Will? If so, what type?Paul Brennan is the principal of Brennans Solicitors, a law firm located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, where he practices with his wife, Diane in the areas of business law, litigation, property and wills/estates. Over the years, by working in various countries, he noticed how similar the law can be. He set out to explain the law in a simple and often humorous way. He has written several books about law and lawyer...

04-07
02:16

Coping with the Wicked Step Mom in your life

Advice for Blended Families making Wills Paul Brennan is the principal of Brennans Solicitors, a law firm located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, where he practices with his wife, Diane in the areas of business law, litigation, property and wills/estates. Over the years, by working in various countries, he noticed how similar the law can be. He set out to explain the law in a simple and often humorous way. He has written several books about law and lawyers. Further details...

04-02
02:49

Your children-are wonderful, aren’t they?

How to provide for your adult children in your Will Paul Brennan is the principal of Brennans Solicitors, a law firm located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, where he practices with his wife, Diane in the areas of business law, litigation, property and wills/estates. Over the years, by working in various countries, he noticed how similar the law can be. He set out to explain the law in a simple and often humorous way. He has written several books about law and lawyers. Furt...

03-26
01:26

The Wicked Step Dad-myth or reality?

Legal tips for adult children facing the loss of their inheritancePaul Brennan is the principal of Brennans Solicitors, a law firm located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, where he practices with his wife, Diane in the areas of business law, litigation, property and wills/estates. Over the years, by working in various countries, he noticed how similar the law can be. He set out to explain the law in a simple and often humorous way. He has written several books about law and lawy...

03-05
03:20

A tactical approach to negotiating leases

Some great tips Paul Brennan is the principal of Brennans Solicitors, a law firm located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, where he practices with his wife, Diane in the areas of business law, litigation, property and wills/estates. Over the years, by working in various countries, he noticed how similar the law can be. He set out to explain the law in a simple and often humorous way. He has written several books about law and lawyers. Further details of his profile can be fo...

03-04
06:24

The 10 Greatest Self Inflicted Legal Mistakes made by Parents

10 legal watchouts for parents Paul Brennan is the principal of Brennans Solicitors, a law firm located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, where he practices with his wife, Diane in the areas of business law, litigation, property and wills/estates. Over the years, by working in various countries, he noticed how similar the law can be. He set out to explain the law in a simple and often humorous way. He has written several books about law and lawyers. Further details of his pr...

02-12
04:59

Ten legal things that your employees need to know

Employee Legal Awareness Day takes place every year on 13 February. It encourages employers to warn their employees of predictable legal mistakes so that they can be avoided such as the ten listed in this podcast. It was established in about 2007 by Sunshine Coast lawyer Paul Brennan and has been taken up internationally. Paul Brennan is the principal of Brennans Solicitors, a law firm located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, where he practices with his wife, Diane in t...

02-05
02:50

Avoiding disaster when buying a business

Basic advice for anyone buying a businessPaul Brennan is the principal of Brennans Solicitors, a law firm located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, where he practices with his wife, Diane in the areas of business law, litigation, property and wills/estates. Over the years, by working in various countries, he noticed how similar the law can be. He set out to explain the law in a simple and often humorous way. He has written several books about law and lawyers. Further details of h...

01-29
05:58

Liability rattles the directors

Are you owed money by a company?Brennans solicitors Lawyers - Property, commercial, disputes, Wills and estates Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Paul Brennan is the principal of Brennans Solicitors, a law firm located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, where he practices with his wife, Diane in the areas of business law, litigation, property and wills/estates. Over the years, by working in va...

01-11
05:10

The 10 most expensive legal mistakes

Ten things for small business owners to knowBrennans solicitors Lawyers - Property, commercial, disputes, Wills and estates Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Paul Brennan is the principal of Brennans Solicitors, a law firm located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, where he practices with his wife, Diane in the areas of business law, litigation, property and wills/estates. Over the years, by w...

01-10
06:43

Trustees in the Firing Line

Things you should know before agreeing to be a trusteePaul Brennan is the principal of Brennans Solicitors, a law firm located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, where he practices with his wife, Diane in the areas of business law, litigation, property and wills/estates. Over the years, by working in various countries, he noticed how similar the law can be. He set out to explain the law in a simple and often humorous way. He has written several books about law and lawyers. Further...

12-03
02:35

Success can be a major problem

Why should you go the expense of having a shareholders agreement?Paul Brennan is the principal of Brennans Solicitors, a law firm located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, where he practices with his wife, Diane in the areas of business law, litigation, property and wills/estates. Over the years, by working in various countries, he noticed how similar the law can be. He set out to explain the law in a simple and often humorous way. He has written several books about law and lawye...

11-06
02:33

Where there’s a will, there’s a way...

I want a standard will. Paul Brennan is the principal of Brennans Solicitors, a law firm located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, where he practices with his wife, Diane in the areas of business law, litigation, property and wills/estates. Over the years, by working in various countries, he noticed how similar the law can be. He set out to explain the law in a simple and often humorous way. He has written several books about law and lawyers. Further details of his profile c...

10-30
02:11

Contracts that numb the brain

Contracts- Why bother?Paul Brennan is the principal of Brennans Solicitors, a law firm located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, where he practices with his wife, Diane in the areas of business law, litigation, property and wills/estates. Over the years, by working in various countries, he noticed how similar the law can be. He set out to explain the law in a simple and often humorous way. He has written several books about law and lawyers. Further details of his profile can be f...

10-23
03:01

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