The High Court confirmed on 8 September 2021 that media companies are responsible for the disparaging comments made on their Facebook posts, and can even be sued for these comments.

Law Graduates Jacqueline White and William Wade discuss the case of Fairfax Media Publications v Voller, and some of the potential consequences of the decision made by the High Court.

# 48 - Fairfax Media Publications v Voller: Media companies liable for comments on Facebook posts

Whether it’s Alexa, Google Home or Siri, most of us probably use at least one of these. But a heated topic of debate continues to surround these devices: are they listening to us and recording our conversations?

In this next episode of Trial By Podcast, Graduate Lawyers Monique Messenger and William Wade answer three of our biggest questions:
- Are they recording my conversations?
- Where is that information stored?
- What is being done with that data?

#49 - Hey Alexa: Are our AI smart assistants recording us?

In this episode of the Trial By Podcast, law graduates Emma Jagot and Jacqueline White discuss the laws in place to help homebuyers avoid buying property with a spooky past.

# 50 - Halloween Special: Haunted Houses

In case you somehow missed it, Gladys Berejiklian resigned from her position as NSW Premier in September after ICAC announced that they were investigating whether she breached the public trust. 

In this Trial By Podcast episode, Graduate Lawyers William Wade and Emma Jagot unpack what ICAC is, and take a deep dive into why everyone is talking about it.

# 51 - What is ICAC and why is everyone talking about it?

Gun manufacturer Remington has settled with the families of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Remington's marketing was found for be aimed towards young men, which is said to have contributed to tragic event that occurred. 
 
Law Graduates Samantha Jack and Kelly Williams explore the tough, controversial issue of gun law, and whether this case sets a precedent for who is liable and responsible for future events like this.

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# 53 - Can gun manufacturers be held liable for mass shootings?

The trade of crypto assets has soared in popularity with around 3.4% of the Australian population owning some form of cryptocurrency. The question we have is, what happens at tax time after you make a profit from crypto?

In this Trial By Podcast episode, Lawyer Shay Sorefan and Law Graduate Georgina Le Sueur examine the current laws around taxation on cryptocurrency in this new and dynamic space.

#cryptocurrency #taxation #assets #crypto #podcast #legalpodcast #lawyers #lawgrads #mccabes

# 54 - Taxation on Cryptocurrency

If you’re a dog lover, there aren’t too many things better than a cute puppy. Characteristics such as wrinkles, tiny heads, or flat noses are always aww-worthy, but selective breeding for ‘cute’ purposes has been proven to lead to genetic disorders in dogs.

In this Trial By Podcast episode, Law Graduates Kaitlyn Oliver and Ella Trevena dive into the world-first law changes in Norway around dog-breeding, and what reforms are in consideration here in Australia.

#mccabes #auslaw #law #legalpodcast #graduateprogram #lawgrads #graduatelawyer #pets #dogs #puppies #norway #dogbreeding

# 55 - Impawfections: What reforms are underway for dog breeding?

The defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard was a polarising event, with domestic violence and toxicity in relationships at the forefront of proceedings.

In this Trial By Podcast, Law Graduates Kaitlyn Oliver, Maddy Cron, Ella Trevena, Georgina Le Sueur, and Lawyer Shay Sorefan take a comprehensive look into the background of the case, the arguments of both sides, and the eventual outcome.

# 56 - Depp v Heard: Defamation and a global audience

The U.S. Supreme Court officially reversed Roe v Wade in June 2022, a largely controversial political and societal decision.

Law Graduates Catherine McCorriston, Kelly Williams, and Darcie Hill discuss how this was able to occur, and the far-reaching implications this decision has.

# 57 - Roe v Wade Overturned: What does it mean?

The roads of the future will inevitably be lined with autonomous vehicles, leaving the decision-making to artificial intelligence rather than humans.

Law Graduates Jack Cale and Tennille Chester discuss the innovative laws that will form in response to this eventuality, and see what is in store as we begin to adapt to these new technologies.

# 58 – Self Driving Cars: Who’s liable when they crash?

In the digital age, a great deal of communication is enacted through text messages, emails and social media platforms, where emojis are frequently used. A Canadian Court recently held that the thumbs up emoji was enough to constitute acceptance of contractual terms, similar to a signature, to create a legally binding contract.

In this Trial by Podcast, Law Graduates Emma-Lee Jones, Britney Tassone and Antonia Bonura discuss how emojis are becoming intertwined into the legal landscape.

#66 - Thumbs Up: Can an emoji really signify a contractual agreement?

Who owns my body after I die? Can I leave my entire estate to my dog? Do I own the rights to the tattoo on my arm? Welcome to Trial by Podcast, a fortnightly podcast series by Australian law firm, McCabes where we discuss dinner-party legal topics, current events and the laws surrounding them.

#66 - Thumbs Up: Can an emoji really signify a contractual agreement?

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