Trial by Podcast

Who owns my body after I die? Can I leave my entire estate to my dog? Do I own the rights to the tattoo on my arm? Welcome to Trial by Podcast, a fortnightly podcast series by Australian law firm, McCabes where we discuss dinner-party legal topics, current events and the laws surrounding them.

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Episodes

#6 - Let’s talk about Mental Health

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.

Oct 10, 2017•13 min

Tattoo Copyright Disputes

Tattoo Copyright Disputes by McCabes Lawyers

Sep 07, 2017•14 min

#5 - Will it be illegal to run without a helmet?

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.

Aug 24, 2017•10 min

#4 - Directors' duties: what are your obligations?

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.

Jul 31, 2017•22 min

#3 - Who owns your tattoo?

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.

Jul 03, 2017•14 min

#2 - Estate planning and pets

How to ensure your beloved animals are taken care of after your death. Dylan Heffernan discusses pets and estate planning. Whether this is making sure your pet isn’t passed on to your loved ones as property or establishing a trust to cover their ongoing care, Dylan covers all bases on this topic.

May 22, 2017•15 min

#1 - Who has possession of your body when you die?

Do you know who has possession of your body when you die? Can human tissue and sperm samples from a deceased person be valid items of property? And what are the legal implications of such questions? In episode one of Trial by Podcast, litigation lawyer Luke Dominish goes back 100 years to examine English and Australian cases discussing burial rites, human tissue and sperm samples to determine what can happen to your body when you die. Subscribe to this podcast on SoundCloud and iTunes to learn m...

Apr 12, 2017•14 min

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