http://www.odeo.com/channels/5405-Law-Report no Breaking legal stories across Australia and overseas, analysing law reform, legal education, test cases, miscarriages of justice and examining legal culture. The Law Report is clear, jargon-free information about the law and those who make it, break it, and have to comply with it. Breaking legal stories across Australia and overseas, analysing law reform, legal education, test cases, miscarriages of justice and examining legal culture. The Law Report is clear, jargon-free information about the law and those who make it, break it, and have to comply with it. Breaking legal stories across Australia and overseas, analysing law reform, legal education, test cases, miscarriages of justice and examining legal culture. The Law Report is clear, jargon-free information about the law and those who make it, break it, and have to comply with it. en 40 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 Politics http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25427108-Law-Report-2009-11-10 Libel tourism UK blogger Bruce Everiss is being sued for defamation by a US registered company named Evony. Now where do you think Evony have commenced their litigation? The USA? No. The UK? No. Libel tourism UK blogger Bruce Everiss is being sued for defamation by a US registered company named Evony. Now where do you think Evony have commenced their litigation? The USA? No. The UK? No. Libel tourism UK blogger Bruce Everiss is being sued for defamation by a US registered company named Evony. Now where do you think Evony have commenced their litigation? The USA? No. The UK? No. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25427108 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25389252-Law-Report-2009-11-03 Problem Solving Courts: Part 2 Visit the Dandenong Drug Court. Meet the presiding magistrate, the defence lawyer and some of the offenders who are hoping to kick their habits, stop committing crime and avoid a jail sentence. Problem Solving Courts: Part 2 Visit the Dandenong Drug Court. Meet the presiding magistrate, the defence lawyer and some of the offenders who are hoping to kick their habits, stop committing crime and avoid a jail sentence. Problem Solving Courts: Part 2 Visit the Dandenong Drug Court. Meet the presiding magistrate, the defence lawyer and some of the offenders who are hoping to kick their habits, stop committing crime and avoid a jail sentence. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25389252 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25380028-Law-Report-2009-10-27 Problem-solving courts: Part 1 of 2, the US experience A new style of justice, problem-solving courts, addressing the causes of criminal activity, be they drugs, alcohol, or even serving in a war. Problem-solving courts: Part 1 of 2, the US experience A new style of justice, problem-solving courts, addressing the causes of criminal activity, be they drugs, alcohol, or even serving in a war. Problem-solving courts: Part 1 of 2, the US experience A new style of justice, problem-solving courts, addressing the causes of criminal activity, be they drugs, alcohol, or even serving in a war. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25380028 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25314253-Law-Report-2009-10-20 Freedom of Information The media complain that FOI legislation is weighed way too heavily in favour of government and commercial interests. Freedom of Information The media complain that FOI legislation is weighed way too heavily in favour of government and commercial interests. Freedom of Information The media complain that FOI legislation is weighed way too heavily in favour of government and commercial interests. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25314253 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25275069-Law-Report-2009-10-13 Legal actions by Queensland survivors of child sexual assault Survivors of child sexual abuse have a difficult time fighting for compensation. But just how difficult a time depends on where they live. Legal actions by Queensland survivors of child sexual assault Survivors of child sexual abuse have a difficult time fighting for compensation. But just how difficult a time depends on where they live. Legal actions by Queensland survivors of child sexual assault Survivors of child sexual abuse have a difficult time fighting for compensation. But just how difficult a time depends on where they live. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25275069 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25237659-Law-Report-2009-10-06 Judicial values When dispensing justice from the bench judges appear to be very measured and even-handed. Their professional role demands that they detach themselves from their personal views. Judicial values When dispensing justice from the bench judges appear to be very measured and even-handed. Their professional role demands that they detach themselves from their personal views. Judicial values When dispensing justice from the bench judges appear to be very measured and even-handed. Their professional role demands that they detach themselves from their personal views. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25237659 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25202114-Law-Report-2009-09-29 Coercive powers Imagine you´re a police officer desperately searching for a kidnapped child. You know who committed the crime, but he´s not talking. Time is running out. So how far would you go to extract information? Would you physically threaten the suspect? Would you physically harm him? And should the evidence gained through these methods be admissible in a trial? Coercive powers Imagine you´re a police officer desperately searching for a kidnapped child. You know who committed the crime, but he´s not talking. Time is running out. So how far would you go to extract information? Would you physically threaten the suspect? Would you physically harm him? And should the evidence gained through these methods be admissible in a trial? Coercive powers Imagine you´re a police officer desperately searching for a kidnapped child. You know who committed the crime, but he´s not talking. Time is running out. So how far would you go to extract information? Would you physically threaten the suspect? Would you physically harm him? And should the evidence gained through these methods be admissible in a trial? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-28,25202114 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25161178-Law-Report-2009-09-22 Women's prisons part 2: on the outside Life can be tough on the inside for women prisoners but it can be just as tough on the outside. Two women talk about the struggle to build a new life after release from prison. Women's prisons part 2: on the outside Life can be tough on the inside for women prisoners but it can be just as tough on the outside. Two women talk about the struggle to build a new life after release from prison. Women's prisons part 2: on the outside Life can be tough on the inside for women prisoners but it can be just as tough on the outside. Two women talk about the struggle to build a new life after release from prison. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-21,25161178 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25126617-Law-Report-2009-09-15 Women's prisons We speak with three lawyer activists who fight for the rights of women prisoners. Women's prisons We speak with three lawyer activists who fight for the rights of women prisoners. Women's prisons We speak with three lawyer activists who fight for the rights of women prisoners. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-14,25126617 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25088427-Law-Report-2009-09-08 Inventions: who owns them? If you come up with a great invention, does it belong to you, or does it belong to your employer? Well that all depends on the fine print! Following a Federal Court decision, universities are scrambling to up-date their work contracts. Law and order in Afghanistan The Taliban are developing a new reputation: not just as agents of terrorism but as drug lords and agents of criminal activities including kidnapping, people trafficking and smuggling. Inventions: who owns them? If you come up with a great invention, does it belong to you, or does it belong to your employer? Well that all depends on the fine print! Following a Federal Court decision, universities are scrambling to up-date their work contracts. Law and order in Afghanistan The Taliban are developing a new reputation: not just as agents of terrorism but as drug lords and agents of criminal activities including kidnapping, people trafficking and smuggling. Inventions: who owns them? If you come up with a great invention, does it belong to you, or does it belong to your employer? Well that all depends on the fine print! Following a Federal Court decision, universities are scrambling to up-date their work contracts. Law and order in Afghanistan The Taliban are developing a new reputation: not just as agents of terrorism but as drug lords and agents of criminal activities including kidnapping, people trafficking and smuggling. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-07,25088427 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25053696-Law-Report-2009-09-01 Military justice The High Court strikes down the Australian Military Court, leaving the whole military justice system up in the air. Bringing Burma´s military rulers to account Inspired by the indictment of Sudan´s president, human rights activists are now turning their attention to Burma. Military justice The High Court strikes down the Australian Military Court, leaving the whole military justice system up in the air. Bringing Burma´s military rulers to account Inspired by the indictment of Sudan´s president, human rights activists are now turning their attention to Burma. Military justice The High Court strikes down the Australian Military Court, leaving the whole military justice system up in the air. Bringing Burma´s military rulers to account Inspired by the indictment of Sudan´s president, human rights activists are now turning their attention to Burma. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-31,25053696 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25016118-Law-Report-2009-08-25 Federal Intervention two years on; difficult cases in remote communities Two years on what do Indigenous people think of the Federal Intervention in the Northern Territory? And what do they think about more recent moves towards the mandatory reporting of both domestic violence and underage sex? Federal Intervention two years on; difficult cases in remote communities Two years on what do Indigenous people think of the Federal Intervention in the Northern Territory? And what do they think about more recent moves towards the mandatory reporting of both domestic violence and underage sex? Federal Intervention two years on; difficult cases in remote communities Two years on what do Indigenous people think of the Federal Intervention in the Northern Territory? And what do they think about more recent moves towards the mandatory reporting of both domestic violence and underage sex? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-24,25016118 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24978844-Law-Report-2009-08-18 Art, Law and the Yolngu people of East Arnhem Land Last year the High Court handed down the Blue Mud Bay decision, which gave exclusive fishing rights in the inter-tidal zone to Northern Territory Indigenous people. Art, Law and the Yolngu people of East Arnhem Land Last year the High Court handed down the Blue Mud Bay decision, which gave exclusive fishing rights in the inter-tidal zone to Northern Territory Indigenous people. Art, Law and the Yolngu people of East Arnhem Land Last year the High Court handed down the Blue Mud Bay decision, which gave exclusive fishing rights in the inter-tidal zone to Northern Territory Indigenous people. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-17,24978844 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24939932-Law-Report-2009-08-11 South Africa's Constitutional Court Meet Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, a judge on South Africa´s powerful Constitutional Court. In just 15 years the court has given capital punishment the chop, gay marriage the go ahead, and saved thousands of lives by demanding the handout of retroviral drugs to HIV-positive mums... South Africa's Constitutional Court Meet Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, a judge on South Africa´s powerful Constitutional Court. In just 15 years the court has given capital punishment the chop, gay marriage the go ahead, and saved thousands of lives by demanding the handout of retroviral drugs to HIV-positive mums... South Africa's Constitutional Court Meet Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, a judge on South Africa´s powerful Constitutional Court. In just 15 years the court has given capital punishment the chop, gay marriage the go ahead, and saved thousands of lives by demanding the handout of retroviral drugs to HIV-positive mums... tag:odeo.com,2009-08-10,24939932 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24905777-Law-Report-2009-08-04 Gene patents Should companies be able to patent genes? Gene patents Should companies be able to patent genes? Gene patents Should companies be able to patent genes? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-03,24905777 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24871634-Law-Report-2009-07-28 Smacking children, and citizen-initiated referendums Smacking Children — should it be legal? Our Kiwi cousins are about to vote on whether or not parents have the right to physically discipline their kids. Smacking children, and citizen-initiated referendums Smacking Children — should it be legal? Our Kiwi cousins are about to vote on whether or not parents have the right to physically discipline their kids. Smacking children, and citizen-initiated referendums Smacking Children — should it be legal? Our Kiwi cousins are about to vote on whether or not parents have the right to physically discipline their kids. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-27,24871634 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24836488-Law-Report-2009-07-21 UN police peace-keeping Policing is never easy even at the best of times. But policing in war zones and conflict zones is massively difficult. UN police peace-keeping Policing is never easy even at the best of times. But policing in war zones and conflict zones is massively difficult. UN police peace-keeping Policing is never easy even at the best of times. But policing in war zones and conflict zones is massively difficult. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-20,24836488 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24797028-Law-Report-2009-07-14 Lawyer drought A new study has found there´s a drought of lawyers in regional and remote Australia. And because of the age profile of country solicitors the situation is likely to get much worse. Lawyer drought A new study has found there´s a drought of lawyers in regional and remote Australia. And because of the age profile of country solicitors the situation is likely to get much worse. Lawyer drought A new study has found there´s a drought of lawyers in regional and remote Australia. And because of the age profile of country solicitors the situation is likely to get much worse. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-13,24797028 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24761947-Law-Report-2009-07-07 Litigation American style Why is the USA such a litigious society? How did the country end up with such an overdeveloped (and some would say distorted) civil litigation culture? Litigation American style Why is the USA such a litigious society? How did the country end up with such an overdeveloped (and some would say distorted) civil litigation culture? Litigation American style Why is the USA such a litigious society? How did the country end up with such an overdeveloped (and some would say distorted) civil litigation culture? tag:odeo.com,2009-07-06,24761947 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24739406-Law-Report-2009-06-30 The case of Shane Scott and the Tandara Motor Inn If you get very drunk at a pub, then hop on to your motobike and die in a road accident, should your family be able to sue the hotel and the publican? The case of Shane Scott and the Tandara Motor Inn If you get very drunk at a pub, then hop on to your motobike and die in a road accident, should your family be able to sue the hotel and the publican? The case of Shane Scott and the Tandara Motor Inn If you get very drunk at a pub, then hop on to your motobike and die in a road accident, should your family be able to sue the hotel and the publican? tag:odeo.com,2009-06-29,24739406 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24739409-Law-Report-2009-06-23 Lord Carlile: UK's independent reviewer of terrorism laws Lord Alex Carlile of Berriew is the UK's independent reviewer of terrorism laws. Last week he was in Australia to discuss with our government its plans to create a new terrorism laws watchdog. Regulating healthcare providers Beth Wilson is Victoria's health services commissioner. She keeps a watchful eye on the work and on the advertising of a wide range of healthcare providers. Lord Carlile: UK's independent reviewer of terrorism laws Lord Alex Carlile of Berriew is the UK's independent reviewer of terrorism laws. Last week he was in Australia to discuss with our government its plans to create a new terrorism laws watchdog. Regulating healthcare providers Beth Wilson is Victoria's health services commissioner. She keeps a watchful eye on the work and on the advertising of a wide range of healthcare providers. Lord Carlile: UK's independent reviewer of terrorism laws Lord Alex Carlile of Berriew is the UK's independent reviewer of terrorism laws. Last week he was in Australia to discuss with our government its plans to create a new terrorism laws watchdog. Regulating healthcare providers Beth Wilson is Victoria's health services commissioner. She keeps a watchful eye on the work and on the advertising of a wide range of healthcare providers. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-22,24739409 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24710479-Law-Report-2009-06-16 Ercan Tekin's treatments Meet Ercan Tekin, a disability pensioner who lives with cerebral palsy. Ercan Tekin's treatments Meet Ercan Tekin, a disability pensioner who lives with cerebral palsy. Ercan Tekin's treatments Meet Ercan Tekin, a disability pensioner who lives with cerebral palsy. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-15,24710479 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24668432-Law-Report-2009-06-09 Uniform defamation laws In 2006 uniform defamation laws were introduced across the country. No longer do publishers and broadcasters have to cut and paste their copy depending on the state. Uniform defamation laws In 2006 uniform defamation laws were introduced across the country. No longer do publishers and broadcasters have to cut and paste their copy depending on the state. Uniform defamation laws In 2006 uniform defamation laws were introduced across the country. No longer do publishers and broadcasters have to cut and paste their copy depending on the state. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-08,24668432 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24638687-Law-Report-2009-06-02 Cyber stalking and online libel A Melbourne woman has just been sentenced to a year's jail for harassing US singer Diana Degarmo. Cyber stalking and online libel A Melbourne woman has just been sentenced to a year's jail for harassing US singer Diana Degarmo. Cyber stalking and online libel A Melbourne woman has just been sentenced to a year's jail for harassing US singer Diana Degarmo. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-01,24638687 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24607856-Law-Report-2009-05-26 Animal rights Our attitude to animals is contradictory. Many of us share our homes with pets, yet most of us eat meat. The law at least is consistent: animals are property, nothing more. Animal rights Our attitude to animals is contradictory. Many of us share our homes with pets, yet most of us eat meat. The law at least is consistent: animals are property, nothing more. Animal rights Our attitude to animals is contradictory. Many of us share our homes with pets, yet most of us eat meat. The law at least is consistent: animals are property, nothing more. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-25,24607856 Mon, 25 May 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24577590-Law-Report-2009-05-19 Holocaust denier Fredrick Toben Holocaust denier Fredrick Toben: free speech martyr or racist monster? Law and order in Fiji Since the latest coup in April there has been plenty of order but very little law. The courts are not functioning and this has left everyone—from crime suspects to business people—floating in a murky limbo and unable to assert their rights. Holocaust denier Fredrick Toben Holocaust denier Fredrick Toben: free speech martyr or racist monster? Law and order in Fiji Since the latest coup in April there has been plenty of order but very little law. The courts are not functioning and this has left everyone—from crime suspects to business people—floating in a murky limbo and unable to assert their rights. Holocaust denier Fredrick Toben Holocaust denier Fredrick Toben: free speech martyr or racist monster? Law and order in Fiji Since the latest coup in April there has been plenty of order but very little law. The courts are not functioning and this has left everyone—from crime suspects to business people—floating in a murky limbo and unable to assert their rights. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-18,24577590 Mon, 18 May 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24589135-Law-Report-2009-05-19 Holocaust denier Fredrick Toben Holocaust denier Fredrick Toben: free speech martyr or racist monster? Law and order in Fiji Since the latest coup in April there has been plenty of order but very little law. The courts are not functioning and this has left everyone—from crime suspects to business people—floating in a murky limbo and unable to assert their rights. Holocaust denier Fredrick Toben Holocaust denier Fredrick Toben: free speech martyr or racist monster? Law and order in Fiji Since the latest coup in April there has been plenty of order but very little law. The courts are not functioning and this has left everyone—from crime suspects to business people—floating in a murky limbo and unable to assert their rights. Holocaust denier Fredrick Toben Holocaust denier Fredrick Toben: free speech martyr or racist monster? Law and order in Fiji Since the latest coup in April there has been plenty of order but very little law. The courts are not functioning and this has left everyone—from crime suspects to business people—floating in a murky limbo and unable to assert their rights. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-18,24589135 Mon, 18 May 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24552448-Law-Report-2009-05-12 Politics and religion in Family Law disputes To what extent will the courts prevent a parent from teaching/exposing/indoctrinating their child about their ideas or beliefs? Recently a mother was banned from exposing her child to neo-Nazi websites. Jailing parents who flout Family Court orders In controvention of court orders and without telling her ex spouse, a mum took her child and started a new life on the other side of Australia. Should she go to prison? A magistrate sentenced her to six months prison, but an appeal court said jail wasn't appropriate. Politics and religion in Family Law disputes To what extent will the courts prevent a parent from teaching/exposing/indoctrinating their child about their ideas or beliefs? Recently a mother was banned from exposing her child to neo-Nazi websites. Jailing parents who flout Family Court orders In controvention of court orders and without telling her ex spouse, a mum took her child and started a new life on the other side of Australia. Should she go to prison? A magistrate sentenced her to six months prison, but an appeal court said jail wasn't appropriate. Politics and religion in Family Law disputes To what extent will the courts prevent a parent from teaching/exposing/indoctrinating their child about their ideas or beliefs? Recently a mother was banned from exposing her child to neo-Nazi websites. Jailing parents who flout Family Court orders In controvention of court orders and without telling her ex spouse, a mum took her child and started a new life on the other side of Australia. Should she go to prison? A magistrate sentenced her to six months prison, but an appeal court said jail wasn't appropriate. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-11,24552448 Mon, 11 May 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24589136-Law-Report-2009-05-12 Politics and religion in Family Law disputes To what extent will the courts prevent a parent from teaching/exposing/indoctrinating their child about their ideas or beliefs? Recently a mother was banned from exposing her child to neo-Nazi websites. Jailing parents who flout Family Court orders In contravention of court orders and without telling her ex spouse, a mum took her child and started a new life on the other side of Australia. Should she go to prison? A magistrate sentenced her to six months prison, but an appeal court said jail wasn't appropriate. Politics and religion in Family Law disputes To what extent will the courts prevent a parent from teaching/exposing/indoctrinating their child about their ideas or beliefs? Recently a mother was banned from exposing her child to neo-Nazi websites. Jailing parents who flout Family Court orders In contravention of court orders and without telling her ex spouse, a mum took her child and started a new life on the other side of Australia. Should she go to prison? A magistrate sentenced her to six months prison, but an appeal court said jail wasn't appropriate. Politics and religion in Family Law disputes To what extent will the courts prevent a parent from teaching/exposing/indoctrinating their child about their ideas or beliefs? Recently a mother was banned from exposing her child to neo-Nazi websites. Jailing parents who flout Family Court orders In contravention of court orders and without telling her ex spouse, a mum took her child and started a new life on the other side of Australia. Should she go to prison? A magistrate sentenced her to six months prison, but an appeal court said jail wasn't appropriate. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-11,24589136 Mon, 11 May 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24589137-Law-Report-2009-05-05 The Wildly Wealthy Women Millionaire Mentoring Program The High Court rules that a series of Today Tonight's stories on the get-rich-quick scheme amount to misleading and deceptive conduct. Ice TV The Ice TV decision of the High Court has turned copyright law upside down. It has pulled the intellectual property rug out from under anyone who has ever compiled a database, list or fixture. Hot tubbing Hot tubbing is the commonly used slang for concurrent evidence. It's where courts put multiple expert witnesses on the stand together. Its supporters say the practice saves an enormous amount of time and resources. The Wildly Wealthy Women Millionaire Mentoring Program The High Court rules that a series of Today Tonight's stories on the get-rich-quick scheme amount to misleading and deceptive conduct. Ice TV The Ice TV decision of the High Court has turned copyright law upside down. It has pulled the intellectual property rug out from under anyone who has ever compiled a database, list or fixture. Hot tubbing Hot tubbing is the commonly used slang for concurrent evidence. It's where courts put multiple expert witnesses on the stand together. Its supporters say the practice saves an enormous amount of time and resources. The Wildly Wealthy Women Millionaire Mentoring Program The High Court rules that a series of Today Tonight's stories on the get-rich-quick scheme amount to misleading and deceptive conduct. Ice TV The Ice TV decision of the High Court has turned copyright law upside down. It has pulled the intellectual property rug out from under anyone who has ever compiled a database, list or fixture. Hot tubbing Hot tubbing is the commonly used slang for concurrent evidence. It's where courts put multiple expert witnesses on the stand together. Its supporters say the practice saves an enormous amount of time and resources. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-04,24589137 Mon, 04 May 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24538470-Law-Report-2009-05-05 The Wildly Wealthy Women Millionaire Mentoring Program The High Court rules that a series of Today Tonight's stories on the get-rich-quick scheme amount to misleading and deceptive conduct. Ice TV The Ice TV decision of the High Court has turned copyright law upside down. It has pulled the intellectual property rug out from under anyone who has ever compiled a database, list or fixture. Hot tubbing Hot tubbing is the commonly used slang for concurrent evidence. It's where courts put multiple expert witnesses on the stand together. Its supporters say the practice saves an enormous amount of time and resources. The Wildly Wealthy Women Millionaire Mentoring Program The High Court rules that a series of Today Tonight's stories on the get-rich-quick scheme amount to misleading and deceptive conduct. Ice TV The Ice TV decision of the High Court has turned copyright law upside down. It has pulled the intellectual property rug out from under anyone who has ever compiled a database, list or fixture. Hot tubbing Hot tubbing is the commonly used slang for concurrent evidence. It's where courts put multiple expert witnesses on the stand together. Its supporters say the practice saves an enormous amount of time and resources. The Wildly Wealthy Women Millionaire Mentoring Program The High Court rules that a series of Today Tonight's stories on the get-rich-quick scheme amount to misleading and deceptive conduct. Ice TV The Ice TV decision of the High Court has turned copyright law upside down. It has pulled the intellectual property rug out from under anyone who has ever compiled a database, list or fixture. Hot tubbing Hot tubbing is the commonly used slang for concurrent evidence. It's where courts put multiple expert witnesses on the stand together. Its supporters say the practice saves an enormous amount of time and resources. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-04,24538470 Mon, 04 May 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24589138-Law-Report-2009-04-28 Queensland abortion prosecution A young Queensland woman has been charged with procuring her own abortion after she allegedly ingested a drug imported from the Ukraine. Pro-choice activists say the charges make it very clear that Queensland's abortion laws need reform. Suicide and the police We look at the case of the widow who sued two Victorian police officers who didn´t apprehend her husband when they found him in his car contemplating suicide. Queensland abortion prosecution A young Queensland woman has been charged with procuring her own abortion after she allegedly ingested a drug imported from the Ukraine. Pro-choice activists say the charges make it very clear that Queensland's abortion laws need reform. Suicide and the police We look at the case of the widow who sued two Victorian police officers who didn´t apprehend her husband when they found him in his car contemplating suicide. Queensland abortion prosecution A young Queensland woman has been charged with procuring her own abortion after she allegedly ingested a drug imported from the Ukraine. Pro-choice activists say the charges make it very clear that Queensland's abortion laws need reform. Suicide and the police We look at the case of the widow who sued two Victorian police officers who didn´t apprehend her husband when they found him in his car contemplating suicide. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-27,24589138 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24512620-Law-Report-2009-04-28 Queensland abortion prosecution A young Queensland woman has been charged with procuring her own abortion after she allegedly ingested a drug imported from the Ukraine. Pro-choice activists say the charges make it very clear that Queensland's abortion laws need reform. Suicide and the police We look at the case of the widow who sued two Victorian police officers who didn´t apprehend her husband when they found him in his car contemplating suicide. Queensland abortion prosecution A young Queensland woman has been charged with procuring her own abortion after she allegedly ingested a drug imported from the Ukraine. Pro-choice activists say the charges make it very clear that Queensland's abortion laws need reform. Suicide and the police We look at the case of the widow who sued two Victorian police officers who didn´t apprehend her husband when they found him in his car contemplating suicide. Queensland abortion prosecution A young Queensland woman has been charged with procuring her own abortion after she allegedly ingested a drug imported from the Ukraine. Pro-choice activists say the charges make it very clear that Queensland's abortion laws need reform. Suicide and the police We look at the case of the widow who sued two Victorian police officers who didn´t apprehend her husband when they found him in his car contemplating suicide. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-27,24512620 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24476924-Law-Report-2009-04-21 Restrictions on media coverage of child protection and family court matters Last week we ran a story on child protection in Queensland. To comply with the law no names were given and there were a lot of heavily altered voices. Restrictions on media coverage of child protection and family court matters Last week we ran a story on child protection in Queensland. To comply with the law no names were given and there were a lot of heavily altered voices. Restrictions on media coverage of child protection and family court matters Last week we ran a story on child protection in Queensland. To comply with the law no names were given and there were a lot of heavily altered voices. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-20,24476924 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24444330-Law-Report-2009-04-14 Queensland's child protection system Four years ago, a young mother became a crucial witness in a triple murder case. Queensland's child protection system Four years ago, a young mother became a crucial witness in a triple murder case. Queensland's child protection system Four years ago, a young mother became a crucial witness in a triple murder case. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-13,24444330 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24418637-Law-Report-2009-04-07 Courtroom couture Why in 2008 do criminal barristers dress as though they've just stepped out of the 18th century? Courtroom couture Why in 2008 do criminal barristers dress as though they've just stepped out of the 18th century? Courtroom couture Why in 2008 do criminal barristers dress as though they've just stepped out of the 18th century? tag:odeo.com,2009-04-06,24418637 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24390450-Law-Report-2009-03-31 Collaborative Law Rather than commence proceedings in the Family Court, some lawyers are encouraging clients to sit down with their ex-spouse and say 'let's resolve our differences without litigation.' And if the talks fall over, their lawyers have to walk away and hand the client onto another legal eagle. Collaborative Law Rather than commence proceedings in the Family Court, some lawyers are encouraging clients to sit down with their ex-spouse and say 'let's resolve our differences without litigation.' And if the talks fall over, their lawyers have to walk away and hand the client onto another legal eagle. Collaborative Law Rather than commence proceedings in the Family Court, some lawyers are encouraging clients to sit down with their ex-spouse and say 'let's resolve our differences without litigation.' And if the talks fall over, their lawyers have to walk away and hand the client onto another legal eagle. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-30,24390450 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24350487-Law-Report-2009-03-24 The fall of Marcus Einfeld Why did a respected former judge decide to lie about a $77 speeding ticket? The do's and don'ts of debt collection In Melbourne a consumer legal centre has commenced a novel legal action against a debt collection company that they allege harassed a vulnerable debtor. The case of Michael Dexter Meet UK man Michael Dexter. He tried to end his own life and then sued the doctors who saved him for medical negligence. The fall of Marcus Einfeld Why did a respected former judge decide to lie about a $77 speeding ticket? The do's and don'ts of debt collection In Melbourne a consumer legal centre has commenced a novel legal action against a debt collection company that they allege harassed a vulnerable debtor. The case of Michael Dexter Meet UK man Michael Dexter. He tried to end his own life and then sued the doctors who saved him for medical negligence. The fall of Marcus Einfeld Why did a respected former judge decide to lie about a $77 speeding ticket? The do's and don'ts of debt collection In Melbourne a consumer legal centre has commenced a novel legal action against a debt collection company that they allege harassed a vulnerable debtor. The case of Michael Dexter Meet UK man Michael Dexter. He tried to end his own life and then sued the doctors who saved him for medical negligence. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-23,24350487 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 06:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24315077-Law-Report-2009-03-17 Open justice vs secret evidence Imagine trying to argue your case before a court or tribunal when you´re not told the evidence of the other side. International family law disputes When international marriages collapse and family law disputes erupt, whose court should hear the dispute? Usually it's the jurisdiction where the family live. But in this age of globetrotting it's not always easy to identify a family's 'habitual residence'. Open justice vs secret evidence Imagine trying to argue your case before a court or tribunal when you´re not told the evidence of the other side. International family law disputes When international marriages collapse and family law disputes erupt, whose court should hear the dispute? Usually it's the jurisdiction where the family live. But in this age of globetrotting it's not always easy to identify a family's 'habitual residence'. Open justice vs secret evidence Imagine trying to argue your case before a court or tribunal when you´re not told the evidence of the other side. International family law disputes When international marriages collapse and family law disputes erupt, whose court should hear the dispute? Usually it's the jurisdiction where the family live. But in this age of globetrotting it's not always easy to identify a family's 'habitual residence'. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-16,24315077 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24280182-Law-Report-2009-03-10 The forgotten Australians About half a million Australians spent part or all of their childhood away from their families -- either in government-approved facilities or in foster care. The forgotten Australians About half a million Australians spent part or all of their childhood away from their families -- either in government-approved facilities or in foster care. The forgotten Australians About half a million Australians spent part or all of their childhood away from their families -- either in government-approved facilities or in foster care. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-09,24280182 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:00:00 -0700 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24247876-Law-Report-2009-03-03 Pushy police officers Last week the NSW Local Court threw out charges against a lawyer who calmly tried to hand his business card to a man being searched by police officers. The officers reacted by pushing the lawyer to the ground, breaking his rib and then charging him with hindering their work! Judges lock up kids for kickbacks in Pennsylvania Two outrageously corrupt judges in Pennsylvania have pleaded guilty to taking bribes from private detention centre operators to place kids behind bars. Pushy police officers Last week the NSW Local Court threw out charges against a lawyer who calmly tried to hand his business card to a man being searched by police officers. The officers reacted by pushing the lawyer to the ground, breaking his rib and then charging him with hindering their work! Judges lock up kids for kickbacks in Pennsylvania Two outrageously corrupt judges in Pennsylvania have pleaded guilty to taking bribes from private detention centre operators to place kids behind bars. Pushy police officers Last week the NSW Local Court threw out charges against a lawyer who calmly tried to hand his business card to a man being searched by police officers. The officers reacted by pushing the lawyer to the ground, breaking his rib and then charging him with hindering their work! Judges lock up kids for kickbacks in Pennsylvania Two outrageously corrupt judges in Pennsylvania have pleaded guilty to taking bribes from private detention centre operators to place kids behind bars. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-02,24247876 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24167845-Law-Report-2009-02-24 Interview with Baroness Scotland, the UK´s attorney-general. Any day now Binyam Mohamed, the last UK based detainee at Guantanamo Bay, will fly to freedom. Interview with Baroness Scotland, the UK´s attorney-general. Any day now Binyam Mohamed, the last UK based detainee at Guantanamo Bay, will fly to freedom. Interview with Baroness Scotland, the UK´s attorney-general. Any day now Binyam Mohamed, the last UK based detainee at Guantanamo Bay, will fly to freedom. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-23,24167845 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24115249-Law-Report-2009-02-17 Victoria's Bushfires As the survivors pick up the pieces of their lives they face a massive range of legal problems and challenges. Victoria's Bushfires As the survivors pick up the pieces of their lives they face a massive range of legal problems and challenges. Victoria's Bushfires As the survivors pick up the pieces of their lives they face a massive range of legal problems and challenges. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-16,24115249 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24046185-Law-Report-2009-02-10 Indigenous activist Stephen Hagan It's 10 years since Stephen Hagann began a legal battle to remove a sign he regards as racist from the Toowoomba Sports Ground. The sign´s come down but he still has to foot the legal bills. Indigenous activist Vicki Roach Vickie Roach has been nicknamed the Eddie Mabo of electoral law. While in jail she fought a High Court case that overturned an attempt to remove the vote from all serving prisoners. This is her first interview with the media. Indigenous activist Stephen Hagan It's 10 years since Stephen Hagann began a legal battle to remove a sign he regards as racist from the Toowoomba Sports Ground. The sign´s come down but he still has to foot the legal bills. Indigenous activist Vicki Roach Vickie Roach has been nicknamed the Eddie Mabo of electoral law. While in jail she fought a High Court case that overturned an attempt to remove the vote from all serving prisoners. This is her first interview with the media. Indigenous activist Stephen Hagan It's 10 years since Stephen Hagann began a legal battle to remove a sign he regards as racist from the Toowoomba Sports Ground. The sign´s come down but he still has to foot the legal bills. Indigenous activist Vicki Roach Vickie Roach has been nicknamed the Eddie Mabo of electoral law. While in jail she fought a High Court case that overturned an attempt to remove the vote from all serving prisoners. This is her first interview with the media. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-09,24046185 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24019662-Law-Report-2009-02-03 Justice Michael Kirby steps down from the High Court This week: an indepth conversation with retiring high Court judge Michael Kirby. Justice Michael Kirby steps down from the High Court This week: an indepth conversation with retiring high Court judge Michael Kirby. Justice Michael Kirby steps down from the High Court This week: an indepth conversation with retiring high Court judge Michael Kirby. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-02,24019662 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23953176-Law-Report-2009-01-27 Home repossessions Right now the economy is shaky. House prices are falling and unemployment is rising. Home repossessions Right now the economy is shaky. House prices are falling and unemployment is rising. Home repossessions Right now the economy is shaky. House prices are falling and unemployment is rising. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-26,23953176 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23903440-Law-Report-2009-01-20 Inside the minds of murderers and sex offenders Meet NZ clinical psychologist Nigel Latta. He spends his days working with murderers and paedophiles. Why does he do it? He's clear that this is the only way to prevent reoffending. Tough talking and clear eyed, he slams both 'the bleeding hearts' and 'the law and order brigade'. He has strong views about how to break the cycle of violence—views that can't be pigeonholed and views that leave everyone a little uncomfortable. First broadcast 7 October 2008 Inside the minds of murderers and sex offenders Meet NZ clinical psychologist Nigel Latta. He spends his days working with murderers and paedophiles. Why does he do it? He's clear that this is the only way to prevent reoffending. Tough talking and clear eyed, he slams both 'the bleeding hearts' and 'the law and order brigade'. He has strong views about how to break the cycle of violence—views that can't be pigeonholed and views that leave everyone a little uncomfortable. First broadcast 7 October 2008 Inside the minds of murderers and sex offenders Meet NZ clinical psychologist Nigel Latta. He spends his days working with murderers and paedophiles. Why does he do it? He's clear that this is the only way to prevent reoffending. Tough talking and clear eyed, he slams both 'the bleeding hearts' and 'the law and order brigade'. He has strong views about how to break the cycle of violence—views that can't be pigeonholed and views that leave everyone a little uncomfortable. First broadcast 7 October 2008 tag:odeo.com,2009-01-19,23903440 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23868117-Law-Report-2009-01-13 Ken Feinberg: what is a life worth? Meet lawyer Ken Feinberg. It was his job to hand out US$7 billion dollars to the families of those who died and to those injured in the September 11 attacks. How did he deal with claims from the families of wealthy financiers, illegal aliens and heroic firemen? And how did he deal with grieving loved ones, squabbling relatives and a shocked nation? First broadcast 15 July 2008 Ken Feinberg: what is a life worth? Meet lawyer Ken Feinberg. It was his job to hand out US$7 billion dollars to the families of those who died and to those injured in the September 11 attacks. How did he deal with claims from the families of wealthy financiers, illegal aliens and heroic firemen? And how did he deal with grieving loved ones, squabbling relatives and a shocked nation? First broadcast 15 July 2008 Ken Feinberg: what is a life worth? Meet lawyer Ken Feinberg. It was his job to hand out US$7 billion dollars to the families of those who died and to those injured in the September 11 attacks. How did he deal with claims from the families of wealthy financiers, illegal aliens and heroic firemen? And how did he deal with grieving loved ones, squabbling relatives and a shocked nation? First broadcast 15 July 2008 tag:odeo.com,2009-01-12,23868117 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23837649-Law-Report-2009-01-06 Intellectually disabled people and the NSW courts Intellectually disabled people form only two per cent of the population. But they account for a quarter of the people who appear before the NSW local courts. Why the over-representation? Despite programs aimed at diverting people from the courts, many fall between the cracks. The help they need isn't available, so they keep on offending, keep coming back to court, and all too often they end up in jail. First broadcast 27 May 2008 Intellectually disabled people and the NSW courts Intellectually disabled people form only two per cent of the population. But they account for a quarter of the people who appear before the NSW local courts. Why the over-representation? Despite programs aimed at diverting people from the courts, many fall between the cracks. The help they need isn't available, so they keep on offending, keep coming back to court, and all too often they end up in jail. First broadcast 27 May 2008 Intellectually disabled people and the NSW courts Intellectually disabled people form only two per cent of the population. But they account for a quarter of the people who appear before the NSW local courts. Why the over-representation? Despite programs aimed at diverting people from the courts, many fall between the cracks. The help they need isn't available, so they keep on offending, keep coming back to court, and all too often they end up in jail. First broadcast 27 May 2008 tag:odeo.com,2009-01-05,23837649 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Law Report http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23828863-Law-Report-2008-12-30-UPDATED Lawyers and depression Lawyers are a competitive, status-conscious, high achieving bunch. But they are currently clutching a first place trophy that nobody wants. Surveys of professionals in both the USA and Australia put lawyers at the top of the list when it comes to the incidence of depression. Why? Is it the type of person attracted into the industry? Is it the job itself? Or is it the way legal workplaces are organised? First broadcast 25 March 2008 Lawyers and depression Lawyers are a competitive, status-conscious, high achieving bunch. But they are currently clutching a first place trophy that nobody wants. Surveys of professionals in both the USA and Australia put lawyers at the top of the list when it comes to the incidence of depression. Why? Is it the type of person attracted into the industry? Is it the job itself? Or is it the way legal workplaces are organised? First broadcast 25 March 2008 Lawyers and depression Lawyers are a competitive, status-conscious, high achieving bunch. But they are currently clutching a first place trophy that nobody wants. Surveys of professionals in both the USA and Australia put lawyers at the top of the list when it comes to the incidence of depression. Why? Is it the type of person attracted into the industry? Is it the job itself? Or is it the way legal workplaces are organised? First broadcast 25 March 2008 tag:odeo.com,2008-12-29,23828863 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:00:00 -0800 no Law Report