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Sophie Edgar and Sam Ejtemai have returned to the mic for another season of Day One.

In this episode, they give a rundown of key dates for the Maddocks Clerkship Program in 2024, rehash some unmissable episodes from last season for legal students who are keen or curious about a career in law, and preview some exciting conversations lined up for upcoming episodes in the series.

For more information, head over to our website.

In our latest episode of Watchdog, join Partner and series host, Shaun Temby, as he dives into the recent ACCC prosecution of Qantas, in what’s become known as the ‘Ghost flights’ litigation.

In this episode, Shaun discusses the use of fine print disclaimers to qualify a strong primary message and the pitfalls businesses can face, whether the penalty negotiated between Qantas and the ACCC was adequate, and three key allegations made by the ACCC, including selling 8,000 tickets to cancelled flights and accepting payments for non-existent services.

You can also read our article for more info on our website.

In our latest episode of the Watchdog Podcast, Partner and series host Shaun Temby and Special Counsel, Christopher Marsh discuss the product recall regime in Australia and the process surrounding both mandatory and voluntary recalls.

Our Product Recall Guide covers key topics essential for
businesses operating in Australia, including what constitutes a product recall, preparing for such an event and executing a recall, together with our essential checklists and top tips.

https://www.maddocks.com.au/insights/product-recalls-a-practical-how-to-guide

Online floral and gift retailer, Bloomex, has recently been fined $1 million following an ACCC investigation. In this episode, regular Watchdog host, Shaun Temby shares key insights into Bloomex’s deceptive and misleading conduct.



Want to know more? Read our latest article, where Maddocks Partner, Shaun Temby and Maddocks Graduate Lawyer, Grace Carroll, take a deep dive into these proceedings and the impact on retail businesses.

The Watchdog podcast is back for another year with series host and Maddocks Partner Shaun Temby.

In this episode, Shaun recaps our Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) 2023 in Review publication, which provides highlights from key developments and major cases during 2023, and what is next in competition and consumer law. We unpack topics including consumer protection, mergers unfair contract terms, technology and data and more.

Read the full Maddocks publication ACCC 2023 in Review here.

To close off an incredible season of the Day One podcast for
2023, our hosts and Maddocks lawyers Sam Ejtemai and Sophie Edgar answer burning questions from our listeners and lend their best advice to all students and prospective clerks commencing their careers in law.

Our season hosts are also joined by Maddocks Partner Shaun Temby, Dispute Resolution & Litigation, to discuss his career spanning three
decades and leading to his role as Partner in Charge for our Sydney office.

Clerkship applications for Melbourne close on Sunday, 13 August 2023 so now is the time to listen!