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Judge rules, on balance of probabilities, Lehrmann raped Higgins Apr 16, 2024

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In a high-profile defamation case, justice Michael Lee found that former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann, on the balance of probabilities, raped his then colleague Brittany Higgins inside Parliament House in 2019.

Do Queensland's criminal defence laws need to be reformed? Apr 09, 2024

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If someone is charged with a violent crime like murder or assault, what defences can they argue? That depends on what part of Australia you live in.The Queensland Law Reform Commission is conducting a review of the criminal defences which operate in that state – some of them very controversial. Warning: this episode contains descriptions of violence, including murder, assault and domestic violence.

Two hundred years of the NSW Supreme Court Apr 02, 2024

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Next month, the Supreme Court of New South Wales marks its 200th birthday. A new book, Constant Guardian: Changing Times, tells the history of the court. In his first extensive interview since his appointment in 2022, NSW Chief Justice Andrew Bell tells Damien Carrick about some of the significant trials discussed in the book.

Movements in work safety: Victoria's first industrial manslaughter prosecutions and feedback on OH&S laws Mar 26, 2024

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The Law Report makes the law accessible.

Protecting IP rights: a guide for divorcees and inventors Mar 19, 2024

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Dividing up intellectual property rights in a divorce settlement. And the case of a mining equipment company that legally can't stop competitors from copying its invention.

"Trapped in silence": The campaign to end NDA misuse Mar 12, 2024

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The global campaign to end the misuse of non-disclosure agreements. And record damages awarded in a sexual harassment case make it clear courts won't tolerate employers who intimidate complainants.

Non-disclosure agreements in sexual harassment cases Mar 05, 2024

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How are non-disclosure agreements used in the settlement of sexual harassment claims? Damien Carrick speaks to the co-authors of a new study, "Let's talk about confidentiality".

Do we have healthy industry competition in Australia? Feb 27, 2024

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Do we have healthy industry competition in Australia? Do we have the right regulatory framework? Damien Carrick speaks to the chairwoman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Gina Cass-Gottlieb.

Julian Assange: Will Britain's High Court approve new appeal against US extradition? Feb 20, 2024

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Lawyers for Julian Assange will appear in Britain's High Court this week in what could be the final attempt to stop the WikiLeaks founder from being extradited to the United States, where he faces espionage charges.

Mother of US school shooter found guilty of manslaughter; the death penalty in China Feb 13, 2024

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Should a parent be held legally responsible for the crimes of their child? And Australian writer and academic Yang Hengjun is given a suspended death sentence in China after being found guilty of espionage.

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