Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Tom Lodewyke is joined by Jason Betts, class action partner at Herbert Smith Freehills, and John Walker, CEO of litigation funding company Investor Claim Partner (ICP). Jason and John discuss how the Australian class action regime has developed over the last 25 years, as well as sharing their perspectives on the best way for it to develop into the future. They explore issues including closed classes, contingency fees and regulation, and shed light on the competing interests that make class actions such a complex area of the law. www.lawyersweekly.com.au

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Tom Lodewyke is joined by Jason Betts, class action partner at Herbert Smith Freehills, and John Walker, CEO of litigation funding company Investor Claim Partner (ICP). Jason and John discuss how the Australian class action regime has developed over the last 25 years, as well as sharing their perspectives on the best way for it to develop into the future. They explore issues including closed classes, contingency fees and regulation, and shed light on the competing interests that make class actions such a complex area of the law. www.lawyersweekly.com.au

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show Tom Lodewyke is joined by three members of the Maddocks Pride committee, Alicia Albury, Shaun Temby and Nathan Lambrinos, ahead of Wear it Purple Day 2017. Every year on Wear it Purple Day, people wear purple and organise activities to show support for their LGBTI colleagues, friends and family members. Alicia, Shaun and Nathan discuss Maddocks' commitment to Wear it Purple Day, as well as some of the firm's other LGBTI diversity and inclusion initiatives. They also explore the importance of allies and out role models in the workplace. www.lawyersweekly.com.au

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show Tom Lodewyke is joined by three members of the Maddocks Pride committee, Alicia Albury, Shaun Temby and Nathan Lambrinos, ahead of Wear it Purple Day 2017. Every year on Wear it Purple Day, people wear purple and organise activities to show support for their LGBTI colleagues, friends and family members. Alicia, Shaun and Nathan discuss Maddocks' commitment to Wear it Purple Day, as well as some of the firm's other LGBTI diversity and inclusion initiatives. They also explore the importance of allies and out role models in the workplace. www.lawyersweekly.com.au

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Tom Lodewyke is joined by Catherine Davidson, Jacob Deigan and Thomas Adams, who were involved in the Consensual Dispute Resolution Competition in Vienna earlier this year. Catherine is a practising mediator and was one of the expert assessors for the competition. Jacob and Thomas competed on behalf of the University of Notre Dame, reaching the quarter finals. The three discuss what they learned through engaging with students and practitioners from over 40 countries, as well as the future direction of mediation. http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Tom Lodewyke is joined by Streten Masons Lawyers director Jeremy Streten. Jeremy is an expert adviser to small business clients. Here, he explores the unique legal needs of SMEs and how their lawyers can become broader business advisers. Jeremy also discusses his book The Business Legal Lifecycle, which aims to educate business owners about the evolution of their legal needs and how their lawyers can help.

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Tom Lodewyke is joined by Streten Masons Lawyers director Jeremy Streten. Jeremy is an expert adviser to small business clients. Here, he explores the unique legal needs of SMEs and how their lawyers can become broader business advisers. Jeremy also discusses his book The Business Legal Lifecycle, which aims to educate business owners about the evolution of their legal needs and how their lawyers can help.

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Tom Lodewyke is joined by Matthew Kay, the head of Pinsent Masons' freelance lawyer service Vario. Matthew visited Australia earlier this month ahead of the Australian launch of Vario. He discusses the rise of freelance services in the legal profession, driven by demand from both clients and lawyers. Matthew explains how a more flexible approach to law can help lawyers improve their work-life balance, as well as how Vario fits in with Pinsent Masons' traditional offering. http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Tom Lodewyke is joined by Veronica Rios, the executive manager of rule of law, Asia-Pacific, at LexisNexis. Veronica discusses the proposed introduction of a modern slavery act in Australia, similar to that introduced in the UK in 2015. She reveals the many forms that slavery takes in Australia and around the world today. Veronica also addresses some of the arguments against the introduction of the act, and explores the implications of increasing business accountability for slavery. http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Tom Lodewyke is joined by Veronica Rios, the executive manager of rule of law, Asia-Pacific, at LexisNexis. Veronica discusses the proposed introduction of a modern slavery act in Australia, similar to that introduced in the UK in 2015. She reveals the many forms that slavery takes in Australia and around the world today. Veronica also addresses some of the arguments against the introduction of the act, and explores the implications of increasing business accountability for slavery. http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au