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Why was there a dispute over the packaging of two peanut butter brands? Why is Hungry Jack's not called Burger King? What lessons can businesses learn from these intellectual property cases? All covered in this episode of Trial by Podcast, with Law Graduates Lachlan Hallab and Emma Connolly.

In episode 25 of Trial by Podcast, McCabe Curwood Lawyer Tal Prigan looks at the commodification and rights of animals today.

Scroll through your social media feeds: are many of the influencers you follow selling a product from another brand? Is it a paid advertisement? Has it been made clear this is the case? In this episode of Trial by Podcast, Law Graduate Andrew Gouveia looks at the legal implications of influencer marketing on social media.

Are you a start-up business looking to raise funds? You might be considering equity crowd-sourced funding, which allows businesses to do this through an online intermediary. Join Michele Izzo, an Associate in McCabe Curwood's Corporate team, and Law Graduate Andrew Gouveia, as they discuss who is eligible for crowd-sourced funding and the different stages involved in the process.

In this next episode of Trial by Podcast, Law Graduates Lachlan Hallab and Emma Connolly look at the reasoning of the High Court in the controversial decision to quash the convictions of George Pell.

Ever wondered about mining and space, and whether or not it is actually legal? In this next episode of Trial by Podcast, Law Graduate Andrew Gouveia discusses this, along with other legal issues of mining in space.

Law Graduates Emma Connolly and Lachlan Hallab look at lawyers and reality television, particularly focussing on Sharn Coombes - two-time runner up of Australian Survivor.

In this episode of Trial by Podcast, Consultant Kate Staude and Lawyer Liliana Freeman unpack the JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme, recently implemented by the Australian Government amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Episode 18 is Part 2 of Trial by Podcast's COVID-19 Special Edition. In this episode, Lawyers Stephanie Andrews and Gidon Kangisser talk all other things law during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include insolvency and bankruptcy reforms, Directors' duty to prevent insolvent trading, employment and cyber security.

Episode 17 is Part 1 of Trial by Podcast's COVID-19 Special Edition. Lawyers Stephanie Andrews and Gidon Kangisser discuss contractual issues arising from the Coronavirus pandemic including force majeure, the doctrine of frustration and termination of contract.

In episode 16 of Trial by Podcast, Law Graduate Andrew Gouveia discusses whether Coronavirus could be considered a force majeure event, and the implications this could have on a contract. He also offers practical tips and key elements for drafting force majeure clauses going forward.

In episode fifteen of Trial by Podcast, Lawyer Stephanie Andrews and Law Graduate Talia Mason unpack subpoenas. From how to draft a subpoena, to the difference between conduct money and compliance costs, this is the perfect crash course for law graduates and junior lawyers.

In episode 14 of Trial by Podcast, Law Graduate Ethan Aitchison and Law Graduate Stephanie Lowy discuss what to do when you move into an apartment and the strata by-laws don't allow for your pet to live with you.

In episode thirteen of Trial by Podcast Lawyer Stephanie Andrews prompts you to consider estate planning for your digital assets such as your social media accounts, music and photo clouds.

In episode twelve of Trial by Podcast, lawyer Ivan Chan looks at how drones can affect your privacy.

When it comes to writing an email, a formal letter to a colleague, or even a text message to a friend, the ramifications of making a mistake while typing are insignificant. However, in the context of legal drafting, mistakes or typos, however small, can have significant financial consequences. In this Trial by podcast, we will explore three cases where this couldn't be more true, in fact, in one o...

In episode ten Gidon Kangisser and Elisa Blakers talk about social media and its impact on your employment. They will give you six quick lessons to cover the possible repercussions of bad-mouthing your boss over Facebook, to the ownership of your LinkedIn contacts.

In this episode Luke Dominish talks about breaking up, specifically, what happens to an engagement ring, or other gifts, when a marriage doesn’t go ahead as planned?

Once upon a time in a land far, far away where NSW law reigns supreme, there was a town called Northpole. This is where our story begins. Be warned, this is not a happy story but a cautionary tale, a tale of three elves; Twinkle, Buddy and Holly. Welcome to Trial by Podcast, a monthly recording by the solicitors at McCabes Lawyers. This is a special Christmas edition of Trial by podcast where we m...

McCabes' solicitors Danton Stoloff and Amelia Cooper discuss what intellectual property is, how entrepreneurs can protect their ideas and add value to an enterprise. A must listen for all Australian entrepreneurs and start-ups.

Welcome to Trial by Podcast’s bonus episode for National Mental Health Week where Solicitor Guy Lewis interviews The Wellness Doctrine’s author Jerome Doraisamy. Guy and Jerome discuss some of the issues related to mental health that young lawyers and law students may experience and explore ways that professionals can take care of their wellbeing.

Tattoo Copyright Disputes by McCabes Lawyers

Vanessa Turner from our Insurance group discusses the perceived nanny state, personal responsibility and duty of care. Listen in to find out where there is liability for harm and in which circumstances it is an individual's own responsibility.

Do you have a great business idea? Have you ever considered starting up your own company? Have you considered which business structure is right for you? And what are your obligations as a director of a company? If these questions have ever crossed your mind, then you need to tune into this podcast.

Who owns the copyright of your tattoo? It may not be you. Original works of art normally belongs to the artist, giving them exclusive rights of control of reproduction, public presentation and the ability to profit from their work. Amelia Cooper covers what this means for tattoo wearers, whether there are legal consequences in displaying your tattoo and how to own the copyright of the tattoo.