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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.

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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?

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

    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.

    • 14 Min.
    #65 - A Familiar Tune: Navigating music copyright laws

    #65 - A Familiar Tune: Navigating music copyright laws

    In this episode of Trial by Podcast, law graduates Antonia Bonura, Emma-Lee Jones, and Britney Tassone explore the complicated world of copyright in the music industry, taking a closer look at its recent impact through a high-profile landmark decision involving Ed Sheeran.

    • 10 Min.
    #64 - Beauty or Botched: The legal consequences of cosmetic surgery

    #64 - Beauty or Botched: The legal consequences of cosmetic surgery

    Australia has become one of the largest consumers of cosmetic surgeries in the world, but what are the legal ramifications of these procedures if they go wrong? 

    In this Trial By Podcast, Law Graduates Antonia Bonura, Prineeka Sharma and Britney Tassone explore the not so glamorous side of cosmetic surgery in Australia.

    • 12 Min.
    #63 - Judge Bot: Is Chat GPT changing the legal system for better or for worse?

    #63 - Judge Bot: Is Chat GPT changing the legal system for better or for worse?

    From streamlining legal processes to predicting case outcomes, AI has the potential to revolutionise the legal profession.

    In this Trial By Podcast, Law Graduates Matthew Sitima, Ryan Greenaway, and Emma-Lee Jones explore the ethics, risks, and limitations of relying on machines for legal decision-making.

    • 15 Min.
    #62 - Guilty Pleasures: The laws behind reality TV drama

    #62 - Guilty Pleasures: The laws behind reality TV drama

    Reality TV is one of Australia’s most guilty pleasures, with new programs within the genre being released constantly. However, there is a layer of manufactured drama behind the ‘unscripted’ programs, and with this brings legal and moral issues.

    In this Trial by Podcast episode, Law Graduates Isabella Bagus, Morgan Graham, and Chantal Ryan-Linnane examine just how much we really know about reality TV.

    • 11 Min.
    #61 - Significant changes from the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill

    #61 - Significant changes from the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill

    In this Trial By Podcast, Law Graduate Ella Trevena discusses the Fair Work Legislation Amendment Bill 2022.

    This bill aims to amend the Fair Work Act 2009 in several key areas in order to increase wages and improve the gender pay gap.

    • 5 Min.

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