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 on Linkedin.
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06:32 | 6/6/23 | |
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. Further details of his profile can be found on Linkedin.
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05:22 | 5/23/23 | |
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.
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01:08 | 5/23/23 | |
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 can be found on Linkedin.
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01:27 | 5/10/23 | |
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 profile can be found on Linkedin.
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03:03 | 4/23/23 | |
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. Further details of his profile can be found on Linkedin.
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02:31 | 4/7/23 | |
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 lawyers. Further details of his profile can be found on Linkedin.
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02:16 | 4/7/23 | |
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 of his profile can be found on Linkedin.
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02:49 | 4/2/23 | |
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. Further details of his profile can be found on Linkedin.
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01:26 | 3/26/23 | |
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 lawyers. Further details of his profile can be found on Linkedin.
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03:20 | 3/5/23 | |
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 found on Linkedin.
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06:24 | 3/4/23 | |
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 profile can be found on Linkedin.
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04:59 | 2/12/23 | |
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 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.
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02:50 | 2/5/23 | |
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 his profile can be found on Linkedin.
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05:58 | 1/29/23 | |
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 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.
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05:10 | 1/11/23 | |
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 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.
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06:43 | 1/10/23 | |
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 details of his profile can be found on Linkedin.
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02:35 | 12/3/22 | |
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 lawyers. Further details of his profile can be found on Linkedin.
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02:33 | 11/6/22 | |
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 can be found on Linkedin.
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02:11 | 10/30/22 | |
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 found on Linkedin.
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03:01 | 10/23/22 | |
Heed the bank’s advice
Of Bank Managers and BanksPaul 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.
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02:20 | 10/9/22 | |
The man with four lawyers
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.
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03:00 | 9/25/22 | |
Delegating control is a matter of trust
Why have a trust - the 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 on Linkedin.
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02:29 | 9/18/22 | |
Left out of a will? Make a claim
The 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 on Linkedin.
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02:12 | 8/7/22 | |
The Secret to a Comfortable Old Age
How to score in another's WillBrennans 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 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.
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02:33 | 7/30/22 | |
Your money lives on when you are gone
How not to leave your affairs in a messBrennans 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 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.
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02:53 | 7/30/22 | |
How To Avoid A Judges Verbal Beating-Subpoenas
Receiving a subpoena - don't tell me what to doBrennans solicitors Lawyers - Property, commercial, disputes, Wills and estates Brennans solicitors Lawyers - Property, commercial, disputes, Wills and estates 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 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.
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03:03 | 7/3/22 | |
Injunctions - Stop In The Name Of The Law!
Things you need to knowBrennans solicitors Lawyers - Property, commercial, disputes, Wills and estates Brennans solicitors Lawyers - Property, commercial, disputes, Wills and estates 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 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.
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02:35 | 6/26/22 | |
“Without Prejudice” - The Legal Time Out
Read this before you use the words “Without Prejudice”Brennans solicitors Lawyers - Property, commercial, disputes, Wills and estates Brennans solicitors Lawyers - Property, commercial, disputes, Wills and estates 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.
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02:54 | 5/29/22 | |
Watch Out For Time Limits
In law there are lots of time limits. Beware!Brennans solicitors Lawyers - Property, commercial, disputes, Wills and estates Brennans solicitors Lawyers - Property, commercial, disputes, Wills and estates 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 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.
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02:31 | 5/8/22 |