In the digital age, a great deal of communication is enacted through text messages, emails and social media platforms, where emojis are frequently used. A Canadian Court recently held that the thumbs up emoji was enough to constitute acceptance of contractual terms, similar to a signature, to create a legally binding contract. In this Trial by Podcast, Law Graduates Emma-Lee Jones, Britney Tassone and Antonia Bonura discuss how emojis are becoming intertwined into the legal landscape.

In this episode of Trial by Podcast, law graduates Antonia Bonura, Emma-Lee Jones, and Britney Tassone explore the complicated world of copyright in the music industry, taking a closer look at its recent impact through a high-profile landmark decision involving Ed Sheeran.

Australia has become one of the largest consumers of cosmetic surgeries in the world, but what are the legal ramifications of these procedures if they go wrong?  In this Trial By Podcast, Law Graduates Antonia Bonura, Prineeka Sharma and Britney Tassone explore the not so glamorous side of cosmetic surgery in Australia.

From streamlining legal processes to predicting case outcomes, AI has the potential to revolutionise the legal profession. In this Trial By Podcast, Law Graduates Matthew Sitima, Ryan Greenaway, and Emma-Lee Jones explore the ethics, risks, and limitations of relying on machines for legal decision-making.

Reality TV is one of Australia’s most guilty pleasures, with new programs within the genre being released constantly. However, there is a layer of manufactured drama behind the ‘unscripted’ programs, and with this brings legal and moral issues. In this Trial by Podcast episode, Law Graduates Isabella Bagus, Morgan Graham, and Chantal Ryan-Linnane examine just how much we really know about reality TV.

In this Trial By Podcast, Law Graduate Ella Trevena discusses the Fair Work Legislation Amendment Bill 2022. This bill aims to amend the Fair Work Act 2009 in several key areas in order to increase wages and improve the gender pay gap.

It's common for makeup stores and chemists to have makeup samples for customers, so that they can try before they buy. In this Trial By Podcast, Law Graduates Naomi Ralphs and Tiffany Wong discuss what happens when this process can go wrong, such as the 2015 incident where Sephora was sued by someone who contracted oral herpes from a lipstick at one of their stores.

The growth of social media has correlated with the growth of online advertising, often stealthily hidden through influencer promotions. Law Graduates Jack Cale and Catherine McCorriston discuss the laws around whether influencers are required to disclose when they are advertising, and how brands need to navigate this new and lucrative way to reach new customers.

The roads of the future will inevitably be lined with autonomous vehicles, leaving the decision-making to artificial intelligence rather than humans. Law Graduates Jack Cale and Tennille Chester discuss the innovative laws that will form in response to this eventuality, and see what is in store as we begin to adapt to these new technologies.

The U.S. Supreme Court officially reversed Roe v Wade in June 2022, a largely controversial political and societal decision. Law Graduates Catherine McCorriston, Kelly Williams, and Darcie Hill discuss how this was able to occur, and the far-reaching implications this decision has.