What are my chances of winning in litigation? Intuitive vs Constructed Prospects Advice Posted By Aptum Admin 8 February 2021 4 Minute(s) to read It is often the first question a lawyer is asked: ‘What are my chances of winning?’ The answer to this question forms ‘prospects advice’: a prediction about an outcome to … Continued Read On
Strength, Power, Gender: Warped Perceptions in the Law (The story of David & Goliath) Posted By Aptum Admin 1 February 2021 5 Minute(s) to read In the law, the way we understand strength is often misguided by unconscious bias. Certain lawyers are preferred over others. Certain firms are preferred over others. But whilst the assumptions … Continued Read On
Guessing the future: How vague language protects lawyers from accountability Posted By Aptum Admin 28 January 2021 3 Minute(s) to read When a dispute arises – and the future seems uncertain – legal counsel is turned to for clarity. The lawyer’s task is to condense any complexity into advice that will help us make decisions. This process of understanding our legal prospects involves analysing … Continued Read On
Matt Bolitho On Bringing Elite Sports Management to Aptum Posted By Aptum Admin 9 December 2020 5 Minute(s) to read Matt Bolitho proceeds to Aptum from the world of professional sporting organisations, having played pivotal roles in business development including designing the AFLW program at the North Melbourne Football Club. … Continued Read On
Virtual Mediation is demanding more: 3 ways to get more from it Posted By Aptum Admin 8 December 2020 4 Minute(s) to read A perennial question for clients is this, ‘How do I resolve my dispute faster?’ The primary mechanism for that, in a litigation context, is invariably the mediation. Often, we look to mediation as the … Continued Read On