Hearsay The Legal Podcast

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28/01/2025

From its humble roots in document retrieval to its role now in pre-proceedings investigations, eDiscovery has been, and is more than ever, an indispensable element of modern legal practice.

Matthew Hollings, Director of Clients and Marketing at Sky Discovery, joins David to discuss the critical role eDiscovery plays in managing legal disputes across Australia’s varied jurisdictions. Matthew unpacks the complexities of complying with different procedural rules in each state and territory, offering practical strategies for navigating these differences.

Discover more about eDiscovery. Tune into the newest Hearsay episode now 👇

https://hearsay.legalcpd.com.au/episodes/the-ediscovery-playbook-court-requirements-across-australian-jurisdictions/

What’s all this buzz about Honey? 🐝Word in the hive is that the free browser extension Honey, which promises to find the...
15/01/2025

What’s all this buzz about Honey? 🐝

Word in the hive is that the free browser extension Honey, which promises to find the best coupon codes for online shoppers, is now the subject of a class action for engaging in some not so sweet practices.

Join Hearsay The Legal Podcast host David Turner and marketing consultant Sophie Yeh as they break down the Honey scandal, exploring the unbeelievable stream of allegations, the class action and how it would work in Australian courts.

Honey better get a mop cause things are getting sticky! 🍯

Choose your platform of choice via the link in our bio 🔗 and tune in now!

27/10/2024

Strata schemes are key to Australia’s property market, but commissions received by managing agents raise conflict of interest concerns. The Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) mandates disclosure, but should these commissions be allowed at all?

Allison Benson, Director of Kerin Benson Lawyers and blogger at Thoughts from a Strata Lawyer, joins David Turner to dive into the complex world of strata disclosure obligations. Allison explores the evolving legislative landscape, the importance of full and frank disclosure, and the challenges of ensuring transparency within owners corporations.

Dive in now.

https://hearsay.legalcpd.com.au/episodes/strata-disclosure-obligations-nsw/

Meet Sophie Yeh, Hearsay The Legal Podcast’s marketing and communications consultant.Despite the team occasionally missp...
27/10/2024

Meet Sophie Yeh, Hearsay The Legal Podcast’s marketing and communications consultant.

Despite the team occasionally misspelling her name as ‘Sopgie’, Hearsay would not be where it is without her. From visually-pleasing email campaigns to funny social media posts, Sopgie is the marketing brain behind it all.

When not crafting graphics or working her SEO magic, Spogie can be found overwatering our office plants, playing Wordle (ADIEU is her starting word) and whiffing her golf shots.

15/10/2024

An inclusive workplace is more than accommodation; it’s about designing flexible environments and processes that empower all individuals. This is especially important for neurodiversity, an often overlooked but critical component of fostering true workplace inclusivity.

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.

Dive in now.

https://hearsay.legalcpd.com.au/episodes/neurodiversity-workplace-inclusion/

10/10/2024

If you're planning on publicly releasing someone's personal information without their consent, this Sidebar episode is a must listen for you.

In the latest release from Sidebar, reformed doxxing expert Jacob Malby and Hearsay The Legal Podcast's David Turner break down the criminal offences for doxxing introduced in the recent Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024.

Dive in now on your platform of choice! 👇

https://hearsay.legalcpd.com.au/sidebar/

30/09/2024

There are three fundamental pillars in ESG:
1. Profit,
2. People,
3. And the planet.

With exploitative practices like forced labour and debt bo***ge becoming more common, understanding how your business operations affect people is paramount in ensuring sustainable, ethical practices.

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.

Tune in to discover more about how businesses can contribute to eradicating modern slavery and fostering ethical practices. 👇🏻

https://hearsay.legalcpd.com.au/episodes/modern-slavery-legislation/

29/09/2024

As the conversation around using generative AI to automate legal tasks is growing, concerns regarding AI in law are multiplying.

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.

Generative AI is ever-evolving, and so should your understanding of it. Tune in now 👇

https://hearsay.legalcpd.com.au/episodes/generative-ai-legal-practice/

Meet Josh Bicknell, Hearsay The Legal Podcast’s go-to for sales and partnerships - if you’re looking for team based subs...
19/09/2024

Meet Josh Bicknell, Hearsay The Legal Podcast’s go-to for sales and partnerships - if you’re looking for team based subscriptions or to license Hearsay content, he’s your man.

Always on the move, Josh is just as busy building relationships and sealing deals as he is navigating the wild world of being a new Dad. A Northern Beaches local and loyal Manly Sea Eagles fan, Josh brings his positive, easy-going attitude to everything he does.

09/09/2024

With divorce rates reaching unprecedented heights and the growing prevalence of blended families, it is clear the Great Succession is upon us…

Lander & Rogers’ Niki Schomberg, and Mullins Lawyers’ Chelsea Baker 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 honored through binding financial agreements and comprehensive estate plans.

Family law meets estate planning in this blended CPD episode. Dive in now 👇

https://hearsay.legalcpd.com.au/episodes/family-law-and-estate-planning/

04/09/2024

Data analytics and the law may sound like oil and water, but they come together through the concept of causation. A data science understanding of causation is a paramount asset all lawyers should have in order to present accurate and well-supported inferences in litigation.

Hans Weemaes, Head of Economics and Data Analytics at Vincents, joins David Turner 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 incorrect conclusions from statistical evidence.

Causal inference and causal effect - it’s not rocket science, it’s data science. Tune into Hans’ insights with the episode below 👇

https://hearsay.legalcpd.com.au/episodes/causation-litigation/

30/08/2024

Agreeing to the terms and conditions of a lengthy user agreement without actually reading the terms - we've all done it before. However, if you're a Disney+ user, you might want to start reading them after listening to this episode.

Hearsay's guest coordinator Taylor Harding and host David Turner hop into Curiosity to discuss the recent Disney saga, touching on arbitration clauses, unfair contract terms and wrongful death lawsuits.

Tune into our newest Sidebar episode on your platform of choice via the link below 👇

https://hearsay.legalcpd.com.au/sidebar/

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