In this Daze in Court episode, Foley's List Barristers Rohan Hoult and Kim Southey provide a comprehensive overview of the significant amendments to Australian family law that took effect in June 2025. They unpack the key changes in domestic violence protections, property settlements, and the new legal considerations for companion animals, offering valuable insights for families and legal practitioners alike.
Jun 16, 2025•56 min•Season 6Ep. 18
In this Daze in Court episode, Foley's List barristers Rohan Hoult, Andrea Skinner and Principal Will Stidston from Barry Nilsson explore the evolving role and drawbacks of artificial intelligence, particularly its impact on generating and evaluating documents. They also discuss expert evidence and the practical challenges of engaging a shadow expert in complex litigation.
May 28, 2025•54 min•Season 6Ep. 17
In this Daze in Court episode, Foley's List barristers Rohan Hoult, Bronia Tulloch and Chief Clerk Andrew Turner sharing about their journey and the progress in Foley’s List, and dive into a conversation with Bronia about the appeal process in court.
May 05, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 16
ln this episode, List member Aaron Lane and Steven Pettigrove from Piper Alderman break down 2024 Federal Court cases of Blockchain and Digital Assets. They also discuss global trends, industry regulations predictions for 2025, and what evolving policies mean for investors, businesses, and innovators.
Apr 30, 2025•59 min•Season 6Ep. 15
In this Daze in Court episode, Foley's List barristers Rohan Hoult and Simon Fuller sit down alongside solicitor Raffaella Oliva from Hope Earle Lawyers to share and discuss some papers they have written. Raffaella explores adult children seeking access to their parent’s file, drawing from her article Through the Looking Glass . Simon delves into the strategic use of third parties in property proceedings.
Mar 25, 2025•56 min•Season 6Ep. 14
This is a recording of session 6 of the 2025 foley's February criminal law series. In this session, Paul Holdenson KC and Jack O'Connor discuss key appellate decisions on latent ambiguity in evidence, jury direction failures, the admissibility of tendency and character evidence. It highlights cases where judicial errors and procedural breaches affected trial outcomes, refining criminal law interpretation and procedural fairness.
Mar 18, 2025•59 min•Season 6Ep. 13
This is a recording of session 5 of the 2025 foley's February criminal law series. In this session, Michael Stanton SC, Katarina Ljubicic and Patrick Hurst discuss the legal framework governing admissions under Part 3.4 of the 𝘌𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘈𝘤𝘵 2008 (Vic), including key statutory provisions, police interview techniques, and protections for vulnerable individuals. It also examines case law, such as Ridley v The King [2024], and discusses the admissibility of covertly obtained admissions, fa...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 12
This is a recording of session 4 of the 2025 foley's February criminal law series. In This session, Richard Edney, Ran Zaydan & Edwina Dane provide a thorough guide to preparing a strong defence by examining the prosecution brief, ensuring complete disclosure, and creating a detailed chronology. It emphasizes the importance of the cultural and historical context, involving clients in their defence, and assessing the effectiveness of police investigations.
Mar 12, 2025•48 min•Season 6Ep. 11
This is a recording of session 3 of the 2025 foley's February criminal law series. In This session Tim Marsh, Maddie Lees & Thomas Bell provides a detailed guide on handling cases involving the defence of mental impairment in criminal proceedings. It also includes case studies and references to relevant legal provisions and practice notes to guide practitioners through the process of defending clients with mental impairments.
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Commercial landlords must give notice to a tenant before exercising a right of forfeiture for breach of a lease. That requirement can be modified by the terms of the lease. In this podcast, Erik Dober discusses how landlords can draft an effective notice, and how a tenant can respond.
Mar 10, 2025•48 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Open and Shut Case: Open Justice, Closed Courts and Suppression Orders for Criminal Lawyers This is a recording of session 2 of the 2025 Foley's February criminal law series. In this session, Ruth Champion, Natalie Simpson & Louis Andrews discusses the principals of open justice and presents five key questions to ask before applying for a suppression order, emphasising a need for thorough case preparation, effective decision-making, and having a draft order ready to minimise interference wit...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Issues of Complicity – How to be Guilty Without Pulling the Trigger This is a recording of session 1 of the 2025 Foley's February criminal law series. In this session, Foley’s barristers Neill Hutton SC, Daniel Ryan & Megan Styles address how individuals can be held criminally responsible for an offence without directly committing the act, through aiding, abetting, or encouraging the principal offender. This session covers legal interpretations and rulings concerning complicity in criminal o...
Mar 03, 2025•47 min•Season 6Ep. 7
In our first installment of the Daze in Court podcast of 2025, Foley's List barrister Rohan Hoult invites Daniel Myers from Schetzer Papaleo Family Lawyers to share his insights and experiences in the family court from a solicitor's perspective.
Feb 27, 2025•58 min•Season 6Ep. 6
List member Laura Colla is joined by Olivia Grobtuch from Kennedy Partners and Stephen Foley of eBrief Ready to share insights from both barristers' and solicitors' perspectives on best practices for managing electronic documents in court. They explore some pros and cons of using eBrief Ready and discuss effective handling of eBriefs, Tender Bundles, Court Books, and other court documents and how to achieve the best result and a good experience for all concerned.
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 5
In this episode, Lucy Line and Ruben Clark discuss the principles of statutory interpretation, with a particular focus on how those principles can be applied in a regulatory environment. First, a detailed overview of the tools and tricks that can help practitioners read and construe legislation, emphasising the importance of this skill for all practitioners. Then, a practical examination of how to interpret statutory 'notice to produce' powers, to assist regulators in drafting these notices, and...
Feb 02, 2025•51 min•Season 6Ep. 4
In the final Daze in Court episode before the new year, Rohan sits down with list member Laura Colla to discuss best practices on handling 'sovereign citizen' clients, using eBriefs, and comment on the use of direct vs indirect language in affidavits.
Dec 16, 2024•54 min•Season 6Ep. 3
In this episode, List Member Rohan Hoult discusses the newest amendments to the Family Law Act, as well as best practices for interacting with judges in public settings, and the introduction of the Defaulter's List.
Nov 12, 2024•48 min•Season 6Ep. 2
In this brand new season, List members Marcus Hoyne and Liz Main discuss the new Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, exploring existing rights to privacy in caselaw and how the introduction of the new tort could significantly impact the right to privacy.
Oct 30, 2024•34 min•Season 6Ep. 1
In this new Daze In Court episode, Rohan, Sophie & Nick explore key issues surrounding add backs and binding financial agreements in family law. The discussion covers important considerations and practical insights for legal practitioners dealing with these areas.
Sep 23, 2024•53 min•Season 5Ep. 22
In this episode of Daze in Court, Foley's List members Rohan Hoult is joined by Belle Lane to take a deep dive into the legal process for family law matters relating to gender dysphoria, discussing what is gender dysphoria; how it's relevant to the Courts; and how to approach these sensitive issues to achieve the most effective outcomes.
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 21
In collaboration with Victorian Women Lawyers, this is the final episode of Career Stages: Getting Your Ducks in a Row, a series exploring the key life stages and financial milestones that may impact women in law with keynote speakers discussing their experiences and insights into starting your own legal business, starting or ending relationships and starting parental leave and returning to work. The hosts of this series, Joanna Abraham and Sophie Lefebvre from Victorian Women Lawyers sit down w...
Aug 08, 2024•14 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Parenthood: It's Impact on Your Career and Finances In this episode, Joanna Abraham and Sophie Lefebvre from Victorian Women Lawyers are joined by Catherine Brooks of Wendy Brooks & Partners and Foley's List member Olivia Callahan. Together, they share their personal experiences and insights on how having children can impact careers. Tune in as they discuss the challenges and obstacles of balancing parenting and professional life, and how they've successfully navigated this complex journey. ...
Aug 07, 2024•48 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Relationship Milestones: Setting Up for Success at the Start or End of a Relationship In this episode, Joanna Abraham and Sophie Lefebvre from Victorian Women Lawyers is joined by Bonnie Phillips (Coulter Legal) and Michelle Button (Foley's List barrister) to discuss the considerations and measures to think about when getting into -- or out of -- relationships to best protect your financial assets. In collaboration with Victorian Women Lawyers, this is the second episode of Career Stages: Gettin...
Jul 31, 2024•52 min•Season 5Ep. 18
In collaboration with Victorian Women Lawyers, this is the first episode of Career Stages: Getting Your Ducks in a Row, a series exploring the key life stages and financial milestones that may impact women in law with keynote speakers discussing their experiences and insights into starting your own legal business, starting or ending relationships and starting parental leave and returning to work. Becoming Your Own Boss: What It Means to Move From An Employee to a Business Owner or a Barrister In...
Jul 24, 2024•50 min•Season 5Ep. 17
In this new Daze In Court episode, Rohan and Harriet engage in an in-depth discussion onthe principles of the Harman Undertaking and provide insights into best practices for briefing barristers, alongside a brief update on recent developments in the family law community. Paper referenced, 'Can I use documents received in my family law matter for other purposes?', by Mary Young https://www.blackwoodfamilylawyers.com.au/insights/can-i-use-documents-received-in-my-family-law-matter-for-other-purpos...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 16
In this episode, Foley’s List barrister Kepler Ryan summarises and provides insight to some notable cases relating to financial and property matters in the Family Law jurisdiction in 2023.
Jun 05, 2024•46 min•Season 5Ep. 15
In this episode of the Daze in Court series, Foley's List barristers Rohan Hoult and Michele Brooks returns to continue discussing the changes made in the Family Law Amendment Act 2023 and what exactly might be the implications of these amendments in practice. This episode is the second half of a two-part series, following S5 Episode 13. To view Michele's presentation, access it here: https://foleys.com.au/resources/Family%20Law%20Amendment%20Act%202023%20-%20Michele%20Brooks.pdf...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 14
In this episode of the Daze in Court series, Foley's List barristers Rohan Hoult and Michele Brooks sits down to look at the new Family Law Amendment Act 2023, discussing what has changed and what has not changed, and how the changes may affect how we look at parenting orders going forward. This episode is part one of two.
May 27, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 13
In this episode of "Daze in Court", Foley's List barristers Rohan Hoult and Alex Metherell discuss with Jim Mellas tips for briefing counsel, the state of the Parthenon Marbles dispute, dealing with non-disclosure in financial matters in the family law jurisdiction. To write in with a question, suggest future topics, or provide feedback for this series, email in to Rohan Hoult at rhoult@vicbar.com.au !
May 08, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 12
In this episode, Foley's List barristers Rohan Hoult and Harriet Geddes reunite to launch a new series: "Daze In Court". They discuss the importance of court etiquette for practitioners and how to recognise inappropriate conduct in Court, as well as the best ways to manage and deal with those difficult situations. To write in with a question, suggest future topics, or provide feedback for this series, email in to Rohan Hoult at rhoult@vicbar.com.au !...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 11
