Chess, Poker, Monopoly — and Snakes and Ladders: Four Games You Play in Court Without Knowing It
Law looks like a system of rules. It runs more like four different games at once — one with full information, one with hidden information, one fought over resources, and one decided by a roll of the dice. A dense popular-science look at what game theory, behavioural economics and the sociology of law say about positions, bluffs, capital accumulation and faith in „justice" — from Kotov and von Neumann through Kahneman and Galanter to Schelling.
The Lawyer as Illusionist: Magic, Therapy, or PR — What the Client Actually Needs
Clients come to a lawyer with problems the law cannot answer. Instead of a therapist, a mediation worker, a crisis-PR specialist, or a conflict coach, they hire a lawyer — and the lawyer tries to perform magic. A dense popular-science look at what therapeutic jurisprudence, Edgar Schein, Russell Ackoff, and modern crisis communication say about this borderline role.
The Psychology of the Parties: How a Judge Decides, What Each Side Wants, Doesn't Know It Wants, and Says It Wants
The court is not a justice machine, the client doesn't really know their own interests, and the other side is lying most to themselves. A dense popular-science look at what current research says about the psychology of everyone in a legal dispute — from Danziger through Burton and Argyris to Stone, Patton & Heen.
You Don't Negotiate with Terrorists: The Irrational Adversary Is Vermin
Classical game theory assumes a rational actor. But what if the person on the other side wants not to win, but to destroy you — even at the cost of their own ruin? A dense popular-science look at what game theory, evolutionary biology and clinical psychology say about the irrational adversary — and which strategies remain when Harvard isn't enough.
Statutes Are Just the Foundation: Psychology and Tactics in a Legal Dispute
Why the best lawyers don't read only the statute book — a popular-science look at what behavioural economics and the Harvard Negotiation School tell us about negotiation, cognitive biases, and the psychology of disputes.
Child Custody Disputes: What Every Parent Needs to Know — and What You Won't Escape
Custody proceedings are not a regular civil case. The main character is not the parent — it's the child. Ten things recent case law is telling parents plainly, even when it hurts.
What You Didn't Know You Could Ask For in a Civil Lawsuit
Case law from the past two years shows that a party to civil proceedings can demand far more from the court than the textbook suggests. Seven procedural tools that decide cases which only look straightforward.
Attorney's Fees in Court: Who Reimburses Them and How Much?
One of the most common questions: will I get back everything I paid my lawyer? Five real-world examples showing what you'll actually pay and what the court will award.
When a client walks in with an unpaid invoice for twenty thousand crowns, we have two options. Tell them our hourly rate is higher than their entire claim, and send them home. Or help them.
What Changed in Czech Family Law in January 2026 — and What It Means for You
Since the first of January, the most sweeping family law reform in a decade has been in force. It changes divorce, child custody, and maintenance. Here's what matters — without the legal jargon.