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In this episode, Julie Condon KC, Erik Dober, Leigh Crosbie and Edwina Dane discuss the current framework for committal proceedings, outline the background to the new amendments, examine the key changes, and offer practical insights on the issues practitioners can expect to encounter going forward. Presentation slides and annotated changes notes are available on Foley's List website. https://foleys.com.au/resources/gone-gone-committals-are-gone

In this episode, List member Dr Jason Harkess, alongside Bill Doogue, Perry Q Wood, and Kristina Kothrakis, discuss how practitioners are navigating the rise of AI, acknowledging it as a helpful tool when used responsibly and with proper verification.

In this episode, Foley's List barristers Rohan Hoult, Laura Colla and Cassandra Soliman from OurFamilyWizard discuss the key features and functions of the co-parenting app and how it supports separated families. They're joined by guests Tim Gough, Daniel Myers and Danie Mellas, who reflect on their highlights of the year and share some notable High Court cases.

In this episode, Foley's barrister Paul Holdenson KC, Ruth Champion and Director of Public Prosecutions Raelene Sharp KC explore the fundamentals of the law of conspiracy, examining how agreements between parties to commit an unlawful act are treated under criminal law. They break down key legal principles, case examples, and practical considerations for practitioners navigating this complex area.

In this episode, Foley's List barrister Laura Colla is joined by Judy Small AM, former Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, and John Spender, partner of Kennedy Partners, to debate the roles and responsibilities of clients, solicitors, barristers and the Judiciary in Family Court Hearings, each sharing their unique perspectives, experiences and expectations to ensure that matters are conducted effectively and efficiently. A complimentary paper is available on foley's website www.foleys.com.au.

In this episode, the discussion explores what it means to move from the Bar into judicial leadership and how roles on the bench have evolved through periods of challenge and transformation. The conversation goes beyond positions and titles. It examines identity, impact, and what it means to serve the legal profession at its highest levels with purpose, reflection, and courage.

In this episode, the focus is on women who have transitioned into a career as barristers. It explores their experiences, the challenges they have encountered, and the rewarding moments that come with life at the Bar.

In this episode, Foley's List barrister Rohan Hoult and Lee Formica, Partner at Lander & Rogers, reminisce about the early days, sharing personal stories and experiences from that time. Later, Dr Aaron Lane outlines three key reasons people buy cryptocurrency and explains how digital transactions can sometimes be easier to trace than traditional bank transfers.

A Legal Lifecycle: Conversations Accross a Career In this episode, we step beyond the traditional boundaries of legal practice. From government and in-house roles to entrepreneurship and academia. We talk to women who are redefining what it means to work within and adjacent to the legal profession.

A Legal Lifecycle: Conversations Accross a Career This episode focuses on the private practice environment and reflections on what it means to build and sustain a long-term career in that setting. The episode explores a range of topics from culture and client work to leadership, mentorship, shifting goals and the evolving realities of the professional landscape in private practice.