Uber is now trialling 'Uber Pet', which allows people to ride with their pet. With 4 in every 10 Australian households owning a dog, it's a service many of us will be interested in. However, this raises questions on how the laws surrounding dogs in cars would apply. Law grads Jacqueline White and Monique Messenger discuss: - The NSW legislation governing the rules and regulations of restraining dogs in cars - Penalties faced, including potential fines and imprisonment - Who might be liable if le...
Mar 30, 2021•8 min
McCabe Curwood's 2021 rotating graduate program launched last month. In the first episode of Trial by Podcast for the year, new graduates Emma Jagot and William Wade ask lawyers (and past-graduates) Stephanie Andrews and Andrew Gouveia about their experiences in the program. This includes: - Their biggest concerns when starting as law graduates - The team they thought they would settle in, and where they actually ended up - Why they chose McCabe Curwood's graduate program over other firms
Mar 18, 2021•12 min
The first COVID-19 vaccines have been rolled out in a handful of countries overseas, and Australia is set to launch their program at the beginning of 2021. A number of legal issues will likely arise during this, one being whether your employer can make you get the vaccine. In the final episode of the series, Emma Connolly and Lachlan Hallab discuss a recent case involving an employee's refusal to get the flu vaccine, and how this might translate with Australia's COVID-19 vaccine roll-out next ye...
Dec 17, 2020•6 min
Today's episode looks at a topic widely circulated over the past few weeks: voter fraud. Trump accuses the Democratic Party of using it to win the 2020 US Presidential Election. But, when are claims of voter fraud baseless, how does it apply in Australia, and what are the penalties? Law Graduate Andrew Gouveia answers all this, and discusses some unique voter fraud cases you probably aren't aware of.
Nov 25, 2020•7 min
Today, we're looking at one of the primary issues facing transgender people in Australian correction centres: which prison do they serve time in, the prison of their biological sex or of their identified gender? Law Graduate, Talia Mason, looks at how it works in each state across Australia, and key areas of concern for this community.
Oct 29, 2020•11 min
Today's episode looks at charitable promises made by businesses, and how misleading marketing could cost you millions. Emma Connolly and Lachlan Hallab particularly look at eyewear retailer Oscar Wylee, who was fined $3.5 million for contravening the Australian Consumer Law.
Oct 15, 2020•6 min
You may have seen #AFairCode trending online, or Facebook and Instagram threatening to stop Australians sharing and spreading news on their platforms. In this episode of Trial by Podcast, Andrew Gouveia looks at the news media bargaining code and how it could impact on everyday social media users, online platforms, news outlets and journalists.
Oct 01, 2020•8 min
What is a Cease and Desist order, what do they do and how do you get one? In this episode Emma Connolly and Talia Mason discuss this, and the case of In-N-Out Burgers, Inc v Hashtag Burgers Pty Ltd.
Sep 17, 2020•8 min
Can sperm become property? When a man dies, could it be owned by someone else? Law Graduates Andrew Gouveia and Lachlan Hallab take a look at this fascinating topic in this next episode of Trial by Podcast.
Sep 03, 2020•7 min
Most of us don't think twice about our everyday social media interactions, so it may surprise you to learn that a Google business review, comment on social media or even a text message has landed people in legal hot water in the past. Law Graduate Talia Mason looks at some of these prominent defamation cases, and outlines changes to the NSW defamation law passed by NSW Parliament earlier this month.
Aug 19, 2020•10 min
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.
Aug 05, 2020•6 min
In episode 25 of Trial by Podcast, McCabe Curwood Lawyer Tal Prigan looks at the commodification and rights of animals today.
Jul 23, 2020•10 min
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.
Jul 08, 2020•8 min
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.
Jun 17, 2020•8 min
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.
Jun 04, 2020•5 min
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.
May 18, 2020•8 min
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.
May 07, 2020•6 min
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.
Apr 22, 2020•9 min
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.
Apr 13, 2020•10 min
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.
Apr 13, 2020•9 min
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.
Apr 01, 2020•8 min
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.
Mar 31, 2020•10 min
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.
Apr 24, 2019•11 min
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.
Mar 12, 2019•10 min
In episode twelve of Trial by Podcast, lawyer Ivan Chan looks at how drones can affect your privacy.
Feb 14, 2019•13 min
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 of the cases, a missing Oxford comma resulted in a US$5 million compensation payout.
Apr 23, 2018•11 min
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.
Mar 19, 2018•14 min
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?
Jan 23, 2018•13 min
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 meet three little elves, who tell us a cautionary personal liability tale, tune in to hear the story ...
Dec 12, 2017•12 min
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.
Nov 14, 2017•13 min
