Sidebar by Hearsay the Legal Podcast

In this episode, criminal law legend and radio superstar Tom Percy discusses whether the government's approach of increasing penalties for crime is actually effective. He dives into sentencing considerations and discusses examples of drug trafficking, drink driving and murder! Tune into this jam-packed episode of Sidebar!

Ever dreamed of ditching the billable hour for an in-house legal career? In this episode, the fabulous Mel Storey spills all the tea on her journey from a corporate law firm to leading legal at a global tech company. She shares the strategic moves, manifestation magic, and bold career choices that got her there - plus, the realities of building a legal department from scratch. If you're ready...

In this episode, David and resident ginger Jacob dive into the turmoil surrounding the Whyalla Steelworks. What led to its voluntary administration? What role does the federal government's $2.4 billion package play in its future? With thousands of jobs and a major piece of Australia's industrial infrastructure at stake, they break down the key players, the financial troubles, and what could happen...

In this episode, expert witness and prodigy, Alex Bell, shares stories from the many cases he has been an expert witness for. He also dives into the ins and outs of writing an expert report and where some experts might go wrong... Also, did you know, we are in the top 60 Australian Law Podcasts? https://podcast.feedspot.com/australian_law_podcasts/

In this episode of Sidebar, Sophie Yeh and David Turner hop behind the microphone to break down the recent Honey scandal on Youtube. What exactly are the allegations? What is the recent class action claiming? Will it be successful? How would all of this work in Australia? Answers to all of those questions and more in today's dive into the beehive!

Sick of AI Talk? Here’s a Smarter Take. If you're over AI chatter, this episode is a refreshing change. Join Dr. Armin Alimardani as he unpacks the quirks of generative AI, from its courtroom potential to its laughable flubs like miscounting "R"s in "strawberry." A sharp, humorous look at the tech shaping our future, with insights for legal professionals and sceptics alike.

In this episode of Sidebar, Markus Wagner, Professor at the University of Wollongong and internationally recognised expert in international economic law, governance and comparative constitutional law, joins us to break down the US election. How do US elections differ from those in Australia? What about all of these legal cases that are currently undecided, are they going to affect Trump's election...

Jacob Malby, great friend of the podcast and privacy enthusiast, returns to Sidebar and sits down with David to chat about Australia’s new plan to crack down on doxxing. They’ll break down what the proposed changes to the Privacy Act mean, and consider how these laws might fare in the Wild West that is the internet.

In this episode of Sidebar, podcast newbie and guest coordinator, Taylor Harding, joins David to talk about the recent Disney saga. In response to a wrongful death lawsuit, Disney attempted to argue that when the plaintiff signed up for Disney+, he had agreed to the terms and conditions that mandated that all claims go through arbitration before they are filed in court. Disney argued this included...

In this episode of Sidebar, recurring guest and great friend of the podcast Jacob Malby reunites with David to discuss a blend of 2 of Hearsay's favourite topics - AI and celebrity IP cases.

In this episode, cybersecurity expert Reece Corbett-Wilkins unveils insights from his recent white paper, "Under the Hood," dissecting hundreds of cyber incidents. The link to that is: https://sites-clydeco.vuturevx.com/304/18949/landing-pages/report-download-form-.asp?_ga=2.177963621.1327947057.1711348059-766944455.1711348059. From ransomware trends to the alarming rise of third-party b...

Author of Missing, Presumed Dead (among others!), legendary former NSW Prosecutor Mark Tedeschi AM KC joins David in the Curiosity Recording room to discuss circumstantial evidence, Bruce Burrell, and the role of the prosecution.

Dodging the paparazzi, dynamic duo Helen and Damien return to the Hearsay fold to puzzle out when a conversation is a private conversation.

It's Jan... you know, peak job hunting season. So who better to have on the podcast than the maestro himself, Managing Director of Dovetail, Andrew Murdoch. Andrew joins David in the Curiosity Recording Room to digest the latest in the legal recruiting game. Including why lawyers should drop cover letters!

Women's health and mental health expert, Dr Phoebe, joins David in the Curiosity Recording Room to breakdown mental health among lawyers. Touching on the prevalence of mental health issues among lawyers presenting to GPs and some common sources and solutions.

Criminal (lawyer) boss, Andrew Tiedt, returns to the recording room on the topic of #raisetheage. Touching on the background to doli incapax, major offending by children, and whether there is a right or wrong answer to the minimum age of criminal responsibility.

Rejoin the superstar that is Marsha Bassily as she walks in (and out) of the Curiosity Recording Room for the second time. Marsha joins the podcast on the topic of the NZYQ decision and its impact. Including a bit about NZYQ, a bit about the High Court, as well as how the decision has been received in the immigration professional community *recorded before the text of the decision was released.

Dr Katharine Kemp of UNSW's Faculty of Law and Justice joins David in Curiosity to explore her research paper Your Body, Our Data: Unfair and Unsafe Privacy Practices of Popular Fertility Apps.

David is joined by defamation expert Robert McGirr of Elit Lawyers to analyse the decision in the Ben Roberts-Smith trial of the century.

In this episode of Sidebar, politics nut and Hearsay's Legal Researcher Jacob Malby joins David in Curiosity to digest the convolutions of the ICAC process... dwelling on the meaning of "close personal relationship".

In this HearsayReplay episode WA local, leadership consultant and Legal Counsel Bernard Hill joins the podcast to share his insight into the minds of strategic decision makers. Reflecting on what constitutes a good decision, how to get there, and what to do when you arrive.

In this episode David reunites with Jacob Malby - and special guest Josh Bicknell - to put jury trials under the microscope through the lens of reality television. The trio judge Jury Duty, a Truman-esque interrogation of the operation of the US jury system. *Profanity warning.

Criminal law superstar, legal guru Andrew Tiedt rejoins David in the Curiosity Recording Room to walk through biggest news in criminal law - the Kathleen Folbigg release. Touching on how we're supposed to refer to Ms Folbigg with her convictions still in the balance, the next steps, and how and what an inquiry really does.

Superstar show regular Connie Papos rejoins David in the studio to provide cutting commentary on the outcome of the Gaye v. Sheeran copyright litigation. The key question for the court was whether Ed Sheeran copied Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On", in his track "Thinking Out Loud".

In this episode, special guest Chamberlains Director Michael Terry-Whitall joins host and insolvency geek David Turner in the Curiosity Recording Room to digest the ramifications of a recent decision of Ball J in the NSW Supreme Court answering the question of whether the SOPA still applies to a company which is hopelessly insolvent.