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In this episode of the Daze in Court series, Foley's List barristers Rohan Hoult and Michele Brooks sits down to look at the new Family Law Amendment Act 2023, discussing what has changed and what has not changed, and how the changes may affect how we look at parenting orders going forward. This episode is part one of two. 

In this episode of "Daze in Court", Foley's List barristers Rohan Hoult and Alex Metherell discuss with Jim Mellas tips for briefing counsel, the state of the Parthenon Marbles dispute, dealing with non-disclosure in financial matters in the family law jurisdiction. To write in with a question, suggest future topics, or provide feedback for this series, email in to Rohan Hoult at rhoult@vicbar.com.au!

In this episode, Foley's List barristers Rohan Hoult and Harriet Geddes reunite to launch a new series: "Daze In Court". They discuss the importance of court etiquette for practitioners and how to recognise inappropriate conduct in Court, as well as the best ways to manage and deal with those difficult situations.   To write in with a question, suggest future topics, or provide feedback for this series, email in to Rohan Hoult at rhoult@vicbar.com.au!

Glen Pauline, Foley's List barrister, talks about recent franchise law updates, including injunction proceedings and the Mercedes-Benz case. They discuss franchise disputes, inadequate drafting in franchise agreements, the importance of good faith in dealer agreements, and the significance of customer relationships and goodwill in the auto industry.

This is a recording of Session 5 of the Foley's February Criminal Law CPD Series of 2024. In this episode, Paul Holdenson KC & Jack O’Connor discusses learnings from some recent decisions of the Court of Appeal, including in relation to hearsay evidence, stay applications, identification evidence, the relevance of childhood deprivation in sentencing, and more.

Listen to Foley's List barristers Peter Matthews and Simon Thomas as they discuss the new Spent Convictions Act regime, exemptions, protections against disclosure, and offer practical advice for advising clients on non-conviction dispositions. They explore the impact on criminal record disclosure, court sentencing decisions, working with children checks, and recommendations for improving the Act. Dive into the complexities of spent conviction orders and the implications for various entities like legal boards and agencies.

This is a recording of Session 3 of the Foley's February Criminal Law CPD Series of 2024. In this episode, Foley’s List barristers Michael Stanton and Julia Kretzenbacher explores what exactly Section 137: Exclusion of prejudicial evidence in criminal proceedings means and how it has been applied in the Courts, with an in-depth look at IMM v the Queen 2016.

Legal expert Sharon Lacy S.C. and forensic expert Hetty de Crespigny discuss doli incapax in children, exploring complexities of forensic decisions, human rights implications, and a real-life trial example. They delve into child criminal responsibility, moral reasoning, human rights implications, and challenges in the legal system, advocating for reform proposals to improve decision-making for children.

This is a recording of Session 1 of the Foley's February Criminal Law CPD Series of 2024. In this episode, Daniel Gurvich KC, Tristan Joseph and Leigh Crosbie discuss responding to Notices to Produce, Obligations of Disclosure, and contrast Continuing and Non-Continuing Offences.

Join Rohan Hoult and Harriet Geddes in a casual Q&A chat as they cover changes to the Family Law Act, tips for preparing for a defended hearing, drafting affidavits, the usefulness of witness affidavits, making effective submissions in court, thorough preparation for mediation, the importance of understanding in pre-litigation mediation, and the changes and challenges faced by barristers in the modern era.