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Episode 134 Unlocking Potential: Neurodiversity Inclusion in the Legal Profession Kate Hardiman Kate Hardiman, Senior Trainer and Consultant with Diversity Australia, joins David to explore what neurodiversity inclusion looks like in the legal profession. Kate discusses how law firms can optimise the retention and career progression of neurodivergent employees, by addressing key areas such as workplace design, operative processes, and recruitment and development.

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Episode 133 Unpacking Cessnock: The High Court’s Take on Damages for Wasted Expenditure Dr David Winterton Dr. David Winterton, Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney Law School, joins David to unpack the recent High Court decision in Cessnock City Council v 123 259 932 Pty Ltd and its implications on damages for wasted expenditure. David explores how this ruling builds on the foundations laid by key cases like McRae and Amann, and considers the court’s resulting approach to the presumption of recoupment and the facilitation principle.

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Episode 132 Combating Modern Slavery: Compliance Obligations and Beyond Eric Boone Eric Boone, Partner and Head of the ESG/Sustainability Division at Madison Marcus, joins David to explore how businesses can navigate the complexities of modern slavery legislation. In this episode, Eric provides valuable insights on effective strategies for ensuring compliance, the role of due diligence, and the importance of transparency.

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Episode 131 The Lawyer’s Guide to Generative AI: Where It Fits (and Doesn’t) in Legal Practice Armin Alimardani Dr. Armin Alimardani, Lecturer at the UOW School of Law, joins David for a deep dive into the evolving role of generative AI in legal practice. Armin breaks down the capabilities and limitations of AI tools, when it’s appropriate to integrate AI into legal work, and the challenges of reliably comparing AI models.

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Episode 130 The Great Wealth Transfer: Harmonising Family Law and Estate Planning Niki Schomberg & Chelsea Baker Niki Schomberg, Senior Associate in the Family & Relationship Law group at Lander & Rogers, and Chelsea Baker, Senior Associate in the Wills & Estates team at Mullins Lawyers, sit down with David to discuss the impending intergenerational wealth transfer in Australia. As the nation prepares for this unprecedented event, Niki and Chelsea shed light on the importance of seamlessly integrating family law and estate planning. Discover the legal intricacies and practical strategies needed to safeguard clients' wealth and ensure their wishes are honoured through binding financial agreements and comprehensive estate plans.

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Episode 129 Grasping Causation: A Data Science Explanation of Causal Inference and the Role of Counterfactuals Hans Weemaes Hans Weemaes, Head of Economics and Data Analytics at Vincents, joins David to provide a data science explanation of the intricacies of causal inference and causal effect, and how they should be navigated in legal practice to avoid drawing inaccurate conclusions from statistical evidence.

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Episode 128 Balancing the Books: Exploring the Role of a Liquidator in Adjudicating Proofs of Debt Nik Angelakis Join David as he sits down with Nik Angelakis, Senior Associate at Mills Oakley, to delve into the nuances of insolvency law. Nik shares his insights into the demanding role of liquidators in adjudicating proofs of debt, discussing the quasi-judicial nature of their responsibilities and the challenges they face.

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Episode 127 Legal Liaisons: Navigating Court Communication Protocols Caroline Hutchinson Caroline Hutchinson, Principal Director and Head of Litigation at Coleman Greig Lawyers, joins David to discuss the standards that govern solicitors' conduct when communicating with the courts. Delving into the recent case of Amirbeaggi and key requirements in the Solicitors Conduct Rules, Caroline shares practical advice on how lawyers can avoid awkward pitfalls and ultimately uphold their professional duties to the court.

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Episode 126 Legal Brains with Business Brawn: How Lawyers Can Adopt a CEO Mindset Patrick Hanrahan Patrick Hanrahan, Legal Practitioner Director at JHK Legal, sits down with David to discuss the benefits of adopting a CEO mindset within the legal profession. With his unique experience both practising the law and acting as CEO of a legal practice, Patrick offers insightful strategies for lawyers to integrate business acumen into their practice and contribute to their firm's strategic goals.

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Episode 125 From Research to Practice: Applying Behavioural Science to Prevent Sexism and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Karen Tindall Dr Karen Tindall, Principal Advisor at The Behavioural Insights Team, joins David to explore how organisations can apply behavioural science research to combat sexism and sexual harassment in the workplace. They discuss The Behavioural Insights Team's studies on advertising social norms to increase bystander action against these issues, providing practical strategies for fostering respectful and equitable work environments.

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Episode 124 Growth Spurts: Navigating the Complexities of Mature Markets Kate Marshall Join David as he sits down with Kate Marshall, Chief Legal Officer at Law Squared, to explore the intricacies of driving growth in mature markets. With decades of experience in strategic business growth, Kate provides expert insights into overcoming the challenges posed by established competitors, powerful buyers, and intense competition. Discover practical strategies to achieve scalable growth and maintain healthy margins in today’s competitive landscape.

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Episode 123 Brick by Brick: Unpacking Pafburn and its Effect on Proportionate Liability in NSW Keith Redenbach Keith Redenbach, Principal at Redenbach legal and a seasoned construction law expert, joins David to delve into the landmark Pafburn decision and its far-reaching implications for the construction industry in New South Wales. In this episode, Keith unpacks the complexities of the Court of Appeal's decision, and the potential ripple effects on developers, property owners, and legal practitioners.

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