The Legal Minefield
The Legal Minefield has been created to help people who are facing any dealings with the legal system in their life. Lawyer John Melia's years of experience across a vast range of legal areas give him the credentials and expertise to address any legal question. Listeners are encouraged to send their questions to John for his thoughts on the best way for a satisfactory outcome
Episodes
The last thing you want is for your Christmas celebrations to end up in court. John talks about the ramifications of office parties, employer and employee responsibilities and how to avoid the pitfalls. He also discusses gift warranties, drink driving, the road toll and the ever present danger of domestic violence.
Experienced lawyer John Melia gives his thoughts and observations in another frank and honest discussion.
If yo...
John discusses the Optus saga and the fallout for the telco and its customers. Should you be compensated and by whom? Scams are becoming more commonplace and harder to detect. John gives you some clarity on what to look for and what to avoid. .
Experienced lawyer John Melia gives his thoughts and observations in another frank and honest discussion.
If you have any questions after listening to this episode please contact us vi...
If you, a family member or friend is heading overseas you need to hear this advice from John before you hit the departure lounge. It may stop your dream trip from becoming a legal nightmare.
Experienced lawyer John Melia gives his thoughts and observations in another frank and honest discussion.
If you have any questions after listening to this episode please contact us via the Facebook page.
John is available to you in tot...
In this episode the area of digital assets is explored and John shares his thoughts on how to best protect yours, now and in the future. John also responds to an email from a distraught listener involving issues around a family violence situation.
Experienced lawyer John Melia gives his thoughts and observations in another frank and honest discussion.
If you have any questions after listening to this episode please send an em...
In this episode John discusses defamation, libel and slander, the dos and don'ts and how the law deals with them. John also explains the tactics and reasons behind settling on the steps of court.
Experienced lawyer John Melia gives his thoughts and observations in another frank and honest discussion.
If you have any questions after listening to this episode please send an email or contact us via the Facebook page.
John is av...
One of the most talked about and debated legal cases has not actually happened yet, but the effect it will have across the community looms large. Former Australian Rules players are launching a class action against the AFL and the ripple effect will be critical to sport in the future. Does it have the potential to cripple contact sport?
Experienced lawyer John Melia gives his thoughts and observations in another frank and hones...
What role does the media play in the legal system and what role should it play? In this episode John shares his thoughts on the way the courts are dealing with the ever intrusive nature of media reporting, plus is there still such a thing as court etiquette ?
Experienced lawyer John Melia gives his thoughts and observations in another frank and honest discussion.
If you have any questions after listening to this episode please...
In the first episode for 2023 John shares his knowledge on how the legal system is handling the current workload and how best to expediate your case. The recently publicised PSO incident opens a Pandora's box of issues. John gives his thoughts on both sides of this incident and its aftermath.
There is also a question from a listener whose world got turned upside down, in a split second, in his own backyard. Does he have a legi...
In this final episode for 2022 John updates the changes to some of the subjects covered so far in this series - domestic violence, intervention orders, family law and TAC. Your feedback is always welcome and John addresses your correspondence. John also chats about his debut book Legal Practice in Australia which has been released and is available online via the Lexis Nexis store.
If you have any questions after listening to this...
Domestic violence is an all too common occurrence in today's society and the legal side can be overwhelming for those involved. John Melia is a calm, experienced voice with the knowledge and history to help you navigate this highly emotional and traumatic period of your life.
If you have any questions after listening to this episode please send an email or contact us via the Facebook page.
John is available to you in total co...
Not all the trauma of a traffic accident happens at the scene, a lot transpires in the aftermath. John Melia has vast first hand experience of the post accident scenarios and shares his insights, observations and knowledge of the ways to achieve the best outcome. If you, a family member or friend find yourself in this very challenging and stressful situation you will find John's insights invaluable.
If you have any questions af...
John Melia cut his legal teeth in the work injury space so he knows the ins and out and his insights and knowledge come to the fore in this episode. To say this area of the law is a minefield is an understatement.
If you have any questions after listening to this episode please send an email or contact us via the Facebook page.
John is available to you in total confidence: info.thelegalminefield@gmail.com
Preparing for Death.
Not the cheeriest of topics but one that we all have to face and the better prepared you are, the less stressful the outcome for all concerned. John discusses wills, executors and the processes we all need to cover off in this episode.
If you have a question please contact John via our email info.thelegalminefield@gmail.com or via our Facebook page. All correspondence is confidential.
This podcast is an open invitation for you to ask any question pertaining to legal matters and hear directly from an experienced lawyer. John Melia has years of experience in all areas of the law. He shares his expertise and knowledge in an uncomplicated and easy to follow manner.
In this episode John explains the workings of the family law court and answers your questions about consumer rights and intellectual property.
In this opening episode meet John Melia the man who will be guiding you through the legal minefield, so it isn't. John has many years experience in all areas of the law and his expertise, knowledge and ability to uncomplicate legal jargon and procedures will be of great benefit to you. John invites your questions regarding your legal situation. The aim of the program is to offer specific advice to real problems and give strategies ...
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