Brief Chats
Join Anna Svenson and leading barristers as they unpack fascinating court cases, explore legal news, and dive into pop culture, offering insights for anyone curious about the legal world.
Episodes
In this episode of Brief Chats, Anna Svenson, Director and Principal Clerk at Svenson Barristers, is joined by Barristers Philip Skehan and Caitrin Davis to unpack the history, purpose, and challenges of juries in the justice system. They explore how juries have evolved from panels of peers to representatives of the public, and how they continue to shape verdicts through the lens of community standards.
From the distinction between...
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries worldwide — and the legal profession is no exception. In this episode of Brief Chats, Director and Principal Clerk Anna Svenson sits down with Laurence White, barrister and AI expert, to explore how machine learning and large language models are reshaping the practise of law in Australia.
From smarter research tools to alarming courtroom mishaps, they unpack the good, th...
Discover how dupe culture, trademarks and copyright collide. Barrister Susan Gatford breaks down the Aldi copyright case and IP rules for look-alike products.Director and Principal Clerk of Svenson Barristers Anna Svenson sits down with Susan Gatford – barrister, mediator and trademark attorney – to unpack the rising trend of “dupes” in beauty and retail. From Instagram-fuelled hype to the landmark Aldi Aust...
This episode explores the evolving treatment of pets in Australian family law. Once seen purely as property, pets are now recognised for their emotional significance, leading to recent amendments of the Family Law Act 1975. Through real-life case studies our hosts unpack how pets can become the centre of disputes, and talk about how the new legal frameworks will give greater clarity to how pet ownership will be determined by ...
“90% of their customers did not have flood insurance”
In this episode, Anna Svenson, Director of Svenson Barristers, meets with Barrister, Michael Whitten KC to unpack how climate change and natural disasters are reshaping the insurance landscape. From the devastating LA fires in the US, to ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred closer to home, they explore why premiums are rising, how reinsurance and government schemes like the Cy...
In this episode, Anna Svenson speaks with Andrew Kirkham AM RFD KC about the infamous Chamberlain case, a tragic story involving the disappearance of baby Azaria Chamberlain, who was taken by a dingo while sleeping in a tent at Uluru in 1980. The conversation delves into the media's role in shaping public perception, the evidence presented during the trial, and the subsequent miscarriage of justice that led to Lindy Chamberlain's w...
In our very first episode of Brief Chats, host Anna Svenson sits down with barrister Nik Dragojlovic to unravel the gripping saga of Novak Djokovic's deportation from Australia amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The conversation delves into the timeline of events leading to the tennis icon’s visa cancellation, the intricate legal hurdles encountered, and the broader implications of the court's rulings. Beyond the legal compl...
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