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In this episode Amy is joined by Nicholas Stewart, Partner at Dowson Turco Lawyers, to unpack what you should and shouldn’t do if you get into legal trouble while travelling overseas. After experiencing her own legal scare in South America, Amy gets Nicks view on whether she handled it the right way. Plus they answer some common travel law questions like, “Should I always ask for a Lawyer”, or “What if I’m asked to give a bribe?” Because you never know when the information in this episode could come in handy?

The themes discussed in this episode relate to global issues of a general nature. Local laws with vary and you should get specific legal advice relating to your situation.

28 minutes

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Presented by Lawfully Explained in association with The Law Society of NSW.

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024, which runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

In this episode, Amy dives in to the intricacies of the legal system, including why it’s deserving of our trust despite its complexity. To help her with this she’s joined by Criminal Law Specialist Andrew Tiedt and the Law Society of NSW’s Anthony Lean. They look at how judges and lawyers earn the right to manage a courtroom, and explore the measures in place to safeguard individuals navigating it. Plus, they debunk some legal myths that you might have picked up from your favourite true crime show!

32 minutes

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Presented by Lawfully Explained in association with The Law Society of NSW.

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024, which runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

Join Amy as she explores the legal issues surrounding A.I and Chat GPT in the workplace, featuring Simon Burns, Partner at Gilbert + Tobin. This episode looks at data privacy, employee rights, and ethical considerations, and whether you can get into trouble for using A.I at work. (We know you already do).

33 minutes

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Presented by Lawfully Explained in association with The Law Society of NSW.

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024, which runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

For many, starting a family isn’t as straight forward as the birds and the bees, and many people might need to turn to surrogacy or sperm donations. With laws that differ substantially from country to country, there’s a lot to unpack with this one. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can be paid to donate your sperm in Australia, or whether a surrogacy is a legally binding contract, then tune in as Amy chats with family law specialist Nicole Evans to make sense of the legal maze around family-building.

25 minutes

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Presented by Lawfully Explained in association with The Law Society of NSW.

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024, which runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.

As we wrap up Season 2 of Lawfully Explained, Amy is joined by Katie Green, Managing Principal at the Inner City Legal Centre and Kavitha Sivasamy, a Canberra based lawyer, to take a hard look at how our legal system can do better in its support of the transgender community. Through her livid experience as a trans woman, Kavitha gives her thoughts on where our legal system lets the community down, and how we can improve. Plus, Katie reveals the biggest issues that are brought across her desk working as a lawyer that specialises in trans and gender diverse law.

30 minutes

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Presented by Lawfully Explained in association with The Law Society of NSW.

This content was provided for Tasmania Law Week 2024, which runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. It is general legal information only and not legal advice.