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  • Episode 33: Titan(ic) maritime disasters and SOLAS

    Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.

    Catch us on Instagram (@briefcasepod) and the world wide web: www.briefcasepod.com.

    My guest in this episode is Alison Cusack, Principal, Cusack & Co Maritime Law.

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    Titan(ic) maritime disasters and SOLAS

    Alison discusses:

    • International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974
    • The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
      • 21 min
    • Episode 32: [*FREE 0.5 SL*] Press freedom, espionage, and Ben Roberts-Smith

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      My guest in this episode is Dr Rebecca Arnanian-Welsh, Associate Professor of Law, University of Queensland.

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      Press freedom, espionage, and Ben Roberts-Smith with Dr Rebecca Arnanian-Welsh

      Bec discusses:

      • s126K, Evidence Act 1995 (Cth)
      • s14V, Evidence Act 1977 (Qld)
      • 2019 AFP Raids on Australian Journalists
      • The Afghan Files story by Dan Oakes
      • Roberts-Smith v Fairfax Media Publications Pty Limited (No 41) [2023] FCA 555


        • PSA: This episode may be CPD-claimable for 0.5 point in Substantive Law pending the rules in your State or Territory.

        31 min
      • Episode 31: No more gladiators: An FCFCOA Pulse-Check with Senior Judicial Registrar Anne-Marie Rice

        Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.

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        My guest in this episode is Senior Judicial Registrar Anne-Marie Rice, Executive Director, National Registrar Operations and Practice, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

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        No more gladiators: An FCFCOA Pulse-Check with SJR Rice

        “One of the biggest misconceptions about what happened on 1 September 2021 was that there was just a merger of two courts. So many other things happened simultaneously.” – Senior Judicial Registrar Anne-Marie Rice

        This episode looks deeply at one question: what are you doing to further the overarching purpose of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth); that is, to facilitate the just resolution of your client's dispute as quickly and efficiently as possible?
        The sands have shifted in the FCFCOA's case management approach, and the message is clear: no more legal gladiators. No more weaponising of gratuitous legal arguments. No more positions-based battles designed to heighten the drama.


        The focus is on resolution; and the noble pursuit of the lawyer has swung like a pendulum from combat to closure.


        So what will you say when you are pointedly asked this question by the Judicial Registrar managing your client's matter?


        SJR Rice references the following practice direction: Central Practice Direction: General Federal Law proceedings (1 September 2021).

        30 min
      • Episode 30: *Season 3 Premiere!* The Dissents that Michael Kirby Loved (Part One)

        Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.

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        In episode 30, we hit the road to interview a very special guest for our SEASON THREE PREMIERE—the Hon. Michael Kirby AM!

        #PinchMeMoment

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        This is part one of my interview with Mr Kirby, so stay tuned for part two which will drop a little later in the season :)

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        (https://law.uq.edu.au/?utm_source=the-brief-case&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=all-bel-pgcw-llm)

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        With my sincere thanks to the team at QT Sydney for rescuing me from ordinary accommodation with their luxe, designer hotel in the heart of the Sydney CBD!

        22 min
      • Episode 29: *Season TWO Finale!* with a Very Special Mystery Guest (also Demystifying Family Law Arbitration with Definitely-Not-His-Honour Colin Forrest)

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        My guest in this episode is Queensland's very own brilliant and stylish legal icon, Colin Forrest, Barrister, Queensland Bar.


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        "Everything you always wanted to know about arbitrating a family law property settlement but were afraid to ask"

        Colin discusses:

        • ss10L and 13E, Family Law Act 1975 (Cth);
        • pros and cons of arbitrating a family law dispute;
        • how to have a family law property settlement 'done and dusted' in under 8 weeks from go to whoa; and
        • Why you should never call him 'Judge'.
          • 23 min
        • Episode 28: Super and tax - The 2023 headlines with finfluencer Joyce Ong
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          My guest in this episode is Joyce Ong, CEO, Tax Nuggets Academy.
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          Super and tax: The 2023 headlines with finfluencer Joyce Ong
          Joyce discusses:
          s100A, Income Tax Assessment Act (Cth) 1936, RE: "ordinary family dealings";
          Proposed changes to Self Managed Superannuation Funds (re 30% tax on unrealised gains where assets valued at more than $3mil);
          Really bad CPD; and
          Weird Al Yankovic.
          19 min
        • Episode 27: Fundamentals of Sports Law (and Foot Hygiene) with Cassandra Heilbronn

          Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.

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          My guest in this episode is Cassandra Heilbronn, CEO, Family Office (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia).

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          Fundamentals of Sports Law and Foot Hygiene with Cassandra Heilbronn

          Cassandra discusses everything from the types of business structures, files and clients you typically find in sports law; as well as her current role as CEO of a prominent Saudi Family Office, including how ultra high-net value families manage and grow their wealth for current and future generations.

          An absolutely fascinating conversation for anyone bemoaning being stuck in their home office who may/may not also have jack-hammering happening in their kitchen. 

          Or you know, someone less specific.

          22 min
        • Episode 26: Retail Shop Leases Act Reform (and Battling the Darth Vaders in Leasing) with Small Business Commissioner Dominique Lamb

          Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.

          Catch us on Instagram (@briefcasepod) and the world wide web: www.briefcasepod.com.

          My guest in this episode is Queensland's Small Business Commissioner Dominique Lamb.


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          Retail Shop Leases Act Reform with Small Business Commissioner Domonique Lamb

          Commissioner Lamb discusses:

          • Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld)
          • Small Business Commissioner Act 2022 (Qld)
          • Toombul Shopping Centre (owned by Mirvac Group): 2022 flood aftermath, and renewal - https://www.toombul.com.au/renewal
          • Lismore Shopping Square (owned by McConaghy Properties): 2022 flood aftermath, and renewal - https://mcconaghyproperties.com.au/centre/lismore-shopping-square/
            • 18 min
          • Episode 25: Fundamentals of Space Law with Professor Steven Freeland

            Thank you for listening to The Brief Case! A podcast for lawyers, hosted by lawyer and cartoonist Sarah-Elke Kraal.

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            My guest in this episode is Emeritus Professor Steven Freeland, Western Sydney University; Co-Principal, Azimuth Advisory; Chair, United Nations Committee for the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, and Board Member, Australian Space Agency.

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            "Fundamentals of Space Law with Professor Steven Freeland"

            Steven discusses:

            • The Artemis Accords
            • The "Declaration of Legal Principles" (1963) and "Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies" (1967)
            • Australian Space Agency.

              • PSA: Professor Freeland has kindly offered to answer any questions you might have after listening to this episode, so feel free to get in touch! You can email me by writing to hello [at] briefcasepod.com or you can reach out directly to Steven on LinkedIn!

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              21 min
            • Episode 24: Understanding Copyright in the Age of ChatGPT

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              My amazing guest in this episode is Eunika Kurek, Senior Legal Counsel, Unilever Australia.

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              Understanding Copyright in the Age of ChatGPT (aka 'The one that will make you want to watch the movie "Her"')

              Eunika discusses:

              • ChatGPT, accessible at: https://chat.openai.com
              • DALL-E, accessible at: https://openai.com/dall-e-2/
              • The US (and UK) case of GETTY IMAGES (US), INC. v STABILITY AI, INC.: https://fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldocs/byvrlkmwnve/GETTY%20IMAGES%20AI%20LAWSUIT%20complaint.pdf
              • The US case involving a number of artists who have filed a claim for violation of their rights: https://stablediffusionlitigation.com/pdf/00201/1-1-stable-diffusion-complaint.pdf
              • Larrikin Music Publishing Pty Ltd v EMI Songs Australia Pty Ltd [2010] FCA 29 (4 February 2010))
                • 27 min

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