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Jul 3, 2025 • 57min

S6 Episode 19: An Update on Environment Protection in Victoria - Insights from Recent Decisions under the Environment Protection Act 2017

ln this episode, Foley’s List Barristers Emma Peppler and Eliza Bergin provide a crucial update on the implementation of Victoria's Environment Protection Act 2017. They discuss recent developments in Supreme Court judgments and Tribunal decisions, as well as key features of EP Act proceedings within the Tribunal. Access the previous episode here: A New Phase of Environmental Protection in Victoria: Environment Protection Act 2017
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Jun 16, 2025 • 56min

S6 Episode 18: Daze in Court - The June Amendments and Light Opera

In this Daze in Court episode, Foley's List Barristers Rohan Hoult and Kim Southey provide a comprehensive overview of the significant amendments to Australian family law that took effect in June 2025. They unpack the key changes in domestic violence protections, property settlements, and the new legal considerations for companion animals, offering valuable insights for families and legal practitioners alike.
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May 28, 2025 • 54min

S6 Episode 17: Daze in Court - Artificial Intelligence & Engaging Experts

In this Daze in Court episode, Foley's List barristers Rohan Hoult, Andrea Skinner and Principal Will Stidston from Barry Nilsson explore the evolving role and drawbacks of artificial intelligence, particularly its impact on generating and evaluating documents. They also discuss expert evidence and the practical challenges of engaging a shadow expert in complex litigation.
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May 5, 2025 • 1h 2min

S6 Episode 16: Daze in Court - Clerks and Appeals

In this Daze in Court episode, Foley's List barristers Rohan Hoult, Bronia Tulloch and Chief Clerk Andrew Turner sharing about their journey and the progress in Foley’s List, and dive into a conversation with Bronia about the appeal process in court.
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Apr 30, 2025 • 59min

S6 Episode 15: Blockchain and Digital Assets – The Legal Landscape for Practitioners in 2025

ln this episode, List member Aaron Lane and Steven Pettigrove from Piper Alderman break down 2024 Federal Court cases of Blockchain and Digital Assets. They also discuss global trends, industry regulations predictions for 2025, and what evolving policies mean for investors, businesses, and innovators.
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Mar 25, 2025 • 56min

S6 Episode 14: Daze in Court - 3rd Parties and Rabbit Holes

In this Daze in Court episode, Foley's List barristers Rohan Hoult and Simon Fuller sit down alongside solicitor Raffaella Oliva from Hope Earle Lawyers to share and discuss some papers they have written. Raffaella explores adult children seeking access to their parent’s file, drawing from her article Through the Looking Glass. Simon delves into the strategic use of third parties in property proceedings. 
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Mar 18, 2025 • 59min

S6 Episode 13: Recent Cases in the Court of Appeal

This is a recording of session 6 of the 2025 foley's February criminal law series.  In this session, Paul Holdenson KC and Jack O'Connor discuss key appellate decisions on latent ambiguity in evidence, jury direction failures, the admissibility of tendency and character evidence. It highlights cases where judicial errors and procedural breaches affected trial outcomes, refining criminal law interpretation and procedural fairness.
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Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 4min

S6 Episode 12: So they’ve spilled the beans – what does that mean? Admissions under Part 3.4 of the 𝘌𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘈𝘤𝘵 2008 (Vic)

This is a recording of session 5 of the 2025 foley's February criminal law series.  In this session, Michael Stanton SC, Katarina Ljubicic and Patrick Hurst discuss the legal framework governing admissions under Part 3.4 of the 𝘌𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘈𝘤𝘵 2008 (Vic), including key statutory provisions, police interview techniques, and protections for vulnerable individuals. It also examines case law, such as Ridley v The King [2024], and discusses the admissibility of covertly obtained admissions, fairness considerations, and emerging legal developments.
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Mar 12, 2025 • 48min

S6 Episode 11: Defending Sexual Offence Allegations in the Year 2025

This is a recording of session 4 of the 2025 foley's February criminal law series. In This session, Richard Edney, Ran Zaydan & Edwina Dane provide a thorough guide to preparing a strong defence by examining the prosecution brief, ensuring complete disclosure, and creating a detailed chronology. It emphasizes the importance of the cultural and historical context, involving clients in their defence, and assessing the effectiveness of police investigations.
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Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 5min

S6 Episode 10: The Defence of Mental Impairment – What to do and when

This is a recording of session 3 of the 2025 foley's February criminal law series. In This session Tim Marsh, Maddie Lees & Thomas Bell provides a detailed guide on handling cases involving the defence of mental impairment in criminal proceedings. It also includes case studies and references to relevant legal provisions and practice notes to guide practitioners through the process of defending clients with mental impairments.

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