In this episode, criminal law legend and radio superstar Tom Percy discusses whether the government's approach of increasing penalties for crime is actually effective. He dives into sentencing considerations and discusses examples of drug trafficking, drink driving and murder!

Tune into this jam-packed episode of Sidebar!

Ever dreamed of ditching the billable hour for an in-house legal career? In this episode, the fabulous Mel Storey spills all the tea on her journey from a corporate law firm to leading legal at a global tech company. She shares the strategic moves, manifestation magic, and bold career choices that got her there - plus, the realities of building a legal department from scratch. If you're ready to level up your legal career (with a little bit of boss energy), this one's for you! 💕⚖️

Check out Mel's own podcast! https://www.counselpodcast.com/

In this episode, David and resident ginger Jacob dive into the turmoil surrounding the Whyalla Steelworks. What led to its voluntary administration? What role does the federal government's $2.4 billion package play in its future?

With thousands of jobs and a major piece of Australia's industrial infrastructure at stake, they break down the key players, the financial troubles, and what could happen next.

In this episode, expert witness and prodigy, Alex Bell, shares stories from the many cases he has been an expert witness for. He also dives into the ins and outs of writing an expert report and where some experts might go wrong...

Also, did you know, we are in the top 60 Australian Law Podcasts? https://podcast.feedspot.com/australian_law_podcasts/

In this episode of Sidebar, Sophie Yeh and David Turner hop behind the microphone to break down the recent Honey scandal on Youtube. What exactly are the allegations? What is the recent class action claiming? Will it be successful? How would all of this work in Australia?

Answers to all of those questions and more in today's dive into the beehive!

Sick of AI Talk? Here’s a Smarter Take.

If you're over AI chatter, this episode is a refreshing change. Join Dr. Armin Alimardani as he unpacks the quirks of generative AI, from its courtroom potential to its laughable flubs like miscounting "R"s in "strawberry." A sharp, humorous look at the tech shaping our future, with insights for legal professionals and sceptics alike.

In this episode of Sidebar, Markus Wagner, Professor at the University of Wollongong and internationally recognised expert in international economic law, governance and comparative constitutional law, joins us to break down the US election. How do US elections differ from those in Australia? What about all of these legal cases that are currently undecided, are they going to affect Trump's election? What does a Trump 2.0 administration look like?

Jacob Malby, great friend of the podcast and privacy enthusiast, returns to Sidebar and sits down with David to chat about Australia’s new plan to crack down on doxxing. They’ll break down what the proposed changes to the Privacy Act mean, and consider how these laws might fare in the Wild West that is the internet.

In this episode of Sidebar, podcast newbie and guest coordinator, Taylor Harding, joins David to talk about the recent Disney saga. In response to a wrongful death lawsuit, Disney attempted to argue that when the plaintiff signed up for Disney+, he had agreed to the terms and conditions that mandated that all claims go through arbitration before they are filed in court. Disney argued this included his claim of wrongful death at a restaurant in Disney Springs.

Disney have since withdrawn this defence and will argue the substantive elements of the wrongful death case in court without prior arbitration.

In this episode of Sidebar, recurring guest and great friend of the podcast Jacob Malby reunites with David to discuss a blend of 2 of Hearsay's favourite topics - AI and celebrity IP cases.