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In the season 2 premiere, host David Turner is joined in the studio by returning tennis nut Producer Alexander Ross Davis and expert immigration lawyer Marsha Bassily from MB Lawyers. Touching on the triumphant return of deported Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic, the how and why of his re-entry, and some of the year that was for the most controversial entry to Australia since Amber Heard smuggle...

In this very special (and very temporary!) end to the first season of Sidebar, the whole team gathers around the mic to reflect on the legal year that was. With a look at some legal news that didn't make the season, favourite episodes, and some predictions about the legal year to come. We'll be back very soon! Until then, thanks for listening!

What happens when an AI invents something? How does the law deal with AI inventors?  In this early Sidebar replay, revisit David's fascination with creative machines and Ross' first fumbling attempt to co-host a podcast. 

Good friend of the podcast, Aden Bates, joins David in the studio to dissect the myriad of ways to enter the legal profession. Including who should take the well trodden road or the path less travelled - or even it there’s one “right” path at all.

Sidebar Superstar Andrew Tiedt returns to the podcast to break the digital evidence access orders code. Andrew reunites with host David Turner to decrypt the new NSW access laws, the passwords and pins the NSW police can compel you to reveal, and when and how the power can be used. 

Principal of Assured Legal Solutions, Chris Cruikshank, joins David in the studio to explore due diligence, touching on the importance of perspective and the stages of a transaction. 

David is rejoined by podcast favourite and employment law expert Nicola Martin from Squire Patton Boggs to chat all things bullying, discrimination and harassment as well as the myriad changes to the workplace brought about by remote work. 

In this episode, host David Turner interviews a unique guest... the ChatGPT AI. ChatGPT explains how it works, its limitations and how it can be used in the legal field. And you know that David couldn't pass up the opportunity to ask about the paper clip optimiser dilemma. Oh, and it drafts us a script for the hottest new true crime television series. All this and more in the latest episode of Hea...

Rockstar criminal defenders Helen Christinson and Damien Mahon of east coast criminal defence firm Hugo Law Group join the podcast to investigate the curious case of illegally or improperly obtained evidence in criminal proceedings. Helen and Damien take David through the procedure for isolating and removing suspicious evidence and the reasons why it's important the state's case against an accused...

David is joined by Founder and CEO of Succession Plus, Craig West. An accountant by trade, Craig's passion is ensuring business leaders get the best out of their businesses while attracting, retaining, and investing in the next generation. The pair discuss leveraging employee share schemes in the legal profession. 

David is joined by lawyer and friend Kirti Kumar to murder pop culture references and dissect the constant battle of celebrities everywhere - trademark protection. Featuring Kylie vs. Kylie, Hailey Rhode Bieber vs. Rhode clothing, and a sneaky Paris Hilton catchphrase. 

David is joined by the CEO of the Australian Restructuring and Turnaround Association (ARITA) to investigate the collapse of the FTX and Digital Surge cryptocurrency trading platforms. The dynamic expert insolvency duo touch on the difficulties of a paperless insolvency - and the unlikelihood of diligent financial control from a beanbag. 

Alex Gyani of the Behavioural Insights Team joins Sidebar's David Turner for this peek into the future of interdisciplinary legal practice. Alex and David discuss the foundations of the behavioural economics discipline and the means and methodologies of understanding and changing behaviour. 

Sidebar's affable host, David Turner, speaks with special guest criminal lawyer Andrew Tiedt from J Sutton Associates about that arrest. You know, the one which stopped Sydney. Touching on the indomitable Danny Lim, offensive language, enclosed premises and the reasonable use of force. 

Back by popular demand, superstar lawyer, Johnny Depp watcher, and podcaster Constantina Papos returns to the mic alongside Sidebar's David Turner. In this episode the pair discuss the thorny question of whether it's okay to enjoy the art of an artist convicted of a crime or, less seriously, where you disagree with an artist's views. 

In this episode, Hearsay host David talks with Tristan Dimmock from the Therapeutic Goods Administration about a particularly strange case that Tristan was at the helm of. Who does the TGA work with during these investigations? Who are Evolution Supplements? What did they do wrong? What lengths did they go to to hide it? And, finally, how did Tristan solve the mystery? Find out the answers to thes...

In this episode, the Hearsay team talks about the dilemma of modern music, the few remaining combinations of notes, and when Men at Work, Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, and Mariah Carey may have gotten it wrong. Featuring Host David Turner and Legal Researcher Jacob Malby, Sidebar takes a lighthearted look at copyright claims in Australia and the United States. 

Here be spoilers! Host David Turner and Lext Australia Co-founder Nicola Cosgrove dissect The Twelve. Touching on jury empanelment in Australia compared to the United States, and the impact of exposure US legal shows on perceptions of Australia's legal system. 

In this episode, Host David Turner and tennis fanatic turned Producer Ross discuss the ins-and-outs of Novak Djokovic's deportation from Australia in January, and recent prohibition on entry to the United States. Touching on the powers of the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, and Multicultural Affairs and their delegates, the Burmuda triangle, and the substance vs the appearance of justice.&n...

Host David Turner is joined by Sales Consultant Sophie Yeh to talk the ins-and-outs of influencer marketing. Including the problems with the hashtag sponsored declaration for both the principle brand and the influencer, and the dangers of virtual influencers.

In this episode, the Hearsay team talks about international humanitarian law - the  jus in bello  (or, 'the law of war') and how they apply to cyber incidents. When a state attacks the digital infrastructure of another country, when is it considered a cyber attack? Why does it matter? And how did a USB drive ruin Iran's nuclear program?

Host David Turner is joined by Producer Ross Davis to talk about inventorship in the artificial intelligence age. What happens when AI creates intellectual property? Can creative machines be recognised as inventors in Australia? And what the hell is DABUS? Find the case at Commissioner of Patents v Thaler [2022] FCAFC 62. 

In this episode, the Hearsay team discusses why defamation is so common in Australia. Especially when compared to other common law jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom and United States. And why are Australian politicians such as Peter Dutton, John Barilaro, and Christian Porter resorting to defamation actions in our courts?

In this episode, the Hearsay team talks about Johnny Depp's defamation action against Amber Heard, and Ms. Heard's counterclaim against him.  Why is this case so enthralling?  What's going on with all those hearsay objections?  And, who wins - or does everybody lose?

Sidebar listeners, check out this preview episode of Hearsay the Legal Podcast!  If you enjoy it, sign up for a subscription over at htlp.com.au  and start earning your legal CPD points on the go, listening to entertaining interviews with leaders in the legal profession. In this episode, James d'Apice from Chamberlains joins us to talk about 'derivative actions' - when shareholders want...