Sidebar by Hearsay the Legal Podcast

What happens when an AI invents something? How does the law deal with AI inventors? 

In this early Sidebar replay, revisit David's fascination with creative machines and Ross' first fumbling attempt to co-host a podcast. 

Sidebar Superstar Andrew Tiedt returns to the podcast to break the digital evidence access orders code. Andrew reunites with host David Turner to decrypt the new NSW access laws, the passwords and pins the NSW police can compel you to reveal, and when and how the power can be used. 

Principal of Assured Legal Solutions, Chris Cruikshank, joins David in the studio to explore due diligence, touching on the importance of perspective and the stages of a transaction. 

David is rejoined by podcast favourite and employment law expert Nicola Martin from Squire Patton Boggs to chat all things bullying, discrimination and harassment as well as the myriad changes to the workplace brought about by remote work. 

In this episode, host David Turner interviews a unique guest... the ChatGPT AI. ChatGPT explains how it works, its limitations and how it can be used in the legal field. And you know that David couldn't pass up the opportunity to ask about the paper clip optimiser dilemma.

Rockstar criminal defenders Helen Christinson and Damien Mahon of east coast criminal defence firm Hugo Law Group join the podcast to investigate the curious case of illegally or improperly obtained evidence in criminal proceedings. Helen and Damien take David through the procedure for isolating and removing suspicious evidence and the reasons why it's important the state's case against an accused is above reproach. 

David is joined by Founder and CEO of Succession Plus, Craig West. An accountant by trade, Craig's passion is ensuring business leaders get the best out of their businesses while attracting, retaining, and investing in the next generation. The pair discuss leveraging employee share schemes in the legal profession. 

David is joined by lawyer and friend Kirti Kumar to murder pop culture references and dissect the constant battle of celebrities everywhere - trademark protection. Featuring Kylie vs. Kylie, Hailey Rhode Bieber vs. Rhode clothing, and a sneaky Paris Hilton catchphrase. 

David is joined by the CEO of the Australian Restructuring and Turnaround Association (ARITA) to investigate the collapse of the FTX and Digital Surge cryptocurrency trading platforms. The dynamic expert insolvency duo touch on the difficulties of a paperless insolvency - and the unlikelihood of diligent financial control from a beanbag.