THE LEGAL MINEFIELD a podcast with John Melia Episode 15 Christmas Do's and Don'ts

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…

THE LEGAL MINEFIELD a podcast with John Melia Episode 14 The Optus Saga & dealing with Scams.

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 an…

THE LEGAL MINEFIELD a podcast with John Melia Episode 13 Overseas Travel Tips

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.…

THE LEGAL MINEFIELD a podcast with John Melia Episode 12 Digital Assets and Family Violence.

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…

THE LEGAL MINEFIELD a podcast with John Melia Ep 11 Defamation and Libel.

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 discuss…

THE LEGAL MINEFIELD a podcast with John Melia Episode 10 The ripple effect of the AFL class action.

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 LEGAL MINEFIELD a podcast with John Melia Episode 9 The Role of the Media and Court Etiquette.

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 h…

THE LEGAL MINEFIELD a podcast with John Melia Episode 8 Listener mail & The PSO incident

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.     …

THE LEGAL MINEFIELD a podcast with John Melia Episode 7 Updates, feedback and John's book.

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 …

THE LEGAL MINEFIELD a podcast with John Melia Episode 6 Domestic Violence.

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 qu…