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Episode 151 The First Nations Child Removal Class Action: What You Need to Know Caitlin Wilson Caitlin Wilson, Special Counsel at Shine Lawyers, joins David to discuss the First Nations Child Removal Class Action that is currently ongoing. Acting on behalf of the plaintiffs, Caitlin explains the legal foundations of the class action, the allegations of unlawful racial discrimination, and the procedural steps involved in mounting a class action of this scale.

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Episode 150 Carrot or the Stick? Exploring the Effectiveness of Penalties in Deterring Crime Tom Percy Tom Percy KC, barrister at Albert Wolff Chambers, joins David to discuss whether deterrent penalties effectively prevent crime or simply appear tough on paper. Drawing on decades in the courtroom, Tom breaks down the logic behind deterrence, the assumptions it rests on, and whether it truly impacts offender behaviour.

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Episode 149 The Devil’s in the Details: Drafting Affidavits That Speak for Themselves Sonya Willis Dr. Sonya Willis, Senior Lecturer at Macquarie Law School, joins David to delve into the nuanced skill of affidavit drafting. With direct speech evidence becoming an increasingly hot-button issue following Kane’s Hire, they unpack how to navigate evolving expectations, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure affidavits hold up under scrutiny.

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Episode 148 Rebuilding the Town Square: Innocent Dissemination and the New Defamation Regime Scott Traeger Scott Traeger, Partner at Lander & Rogers, joins David to explore the evolving role of publishers in the digital age, the application of the innocent dissemination defence to online platforms, and the challenges of balancing freedom of expression with protecting reputations.

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Episode image for Fizz, Tax, and Legal Facts: Unpacking PepsiCo v Commissioner of Taxation

Episode 147 Fizz, Tax, and Legal Facts: Unpacking PepsiCo v Commissioner of Taxation Paul McNab Paul McNab, Principal at McNab Tax Lawyers, joins David to discuss the landmark PepsiCo v Commissioner of Taxation case. Together, they explore the courts' analysis of royalty payments, the application of the Diverted Profits Tax provisions, and the case’s broader significance for businesses navigating cross-border transactions and tax compliance.

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Episode 146 Speaking the Language of Business: Corporate Communication Tips from In-House Counsel Mel Storey Mel Storey, Head of Legal (Asia Pacific) at Pax8, joins David to delve into the intricacies of communicating effectively with corporate clients. Speaking from her experience as an in-house counsel, Mel provides strategies for tailoring legal advice to align with business priorities and striking the right balance between legal precision and practical solutions.

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Episode 145 A New Chapter in Family Law: Navigating Amendments From 2023 Onwards Kate Marr Kate Marr, Principal of Marr Family Lawyers, joins David to unpack the recent changes to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), including the recently enacted Family Law Amendments Act 2023 and the further amendments still being proposed. Kate shares her thoughts on the practical implications of these changes to shared parental responsibility, the involvement of Individual Children's Lawyers, and matters involving family violence.

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Episode 144 Not on My Watch: Addressing Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace Fay Calderone Fay Calderone, Employment Partner at Hall & Wilcox and author of 'Broken to Safe,' sits down with David to discuss how law firms can cultivate safer and healthier workplaces. addressing toxic workplace cultures. Fay explores the new duties under the Respect@Work amendments and provides her best strategies on how to proactively address psychosocial hazards and build work cultures that don't just survive, but thrive.

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Episode 143 Giving Credit Where Credit’s Due: Navigating ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Reforms Kerensa Sneyd Kerensa Sneyd, Partner in the Financial Services team at Allens, joins David to explain the key changes being made to the regulation of Buy Now, Pay Later services under the Treasury Laws Amendment (Responsible Buy Now Pay Later and Other Measures) Bill 2024, including new licensing requirements, a modified responsible lending framework, and stricter obligations around fees and charges.

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Episode 142 Under Review: Key Skills for Critiquing Expert Reports Alex Bell Alex Bell, Partner at Grant Thornton, sits down with David to break down the biggest deciding factors in whether an expert opinion will hold strong in court. As an expert witness himself, Alex also gives us his top tips for collaboratively working with experts and avoiding common traps during cross-examination.

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Episode 141 The eDiscovery Playbook: Court Requirements Across Australian Jurisdictions Matthew Hollings Matthew Hollings, Director of Clients and Marketing at Sky Discovery, sits down with David for a deep dive into all things eDiscovery. Matthew breaks down the varying procedural rules in each state and territory and offers practical strategies on how to make eDiscovery work for you.

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Episode 140 The Price of Justice: Navigating the Ethics of Conditional Costs Agreements Charlotte Morson Charlotte Morson, Principal Solicitor at The Legal Costs Consultants, joins David to discuss the ethical obligations lawyers face when handling conditional cost agreements. Charlotte explains how these agreements, often known as "no win, no fee," work in practice and the key ethical considerations involved.

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