x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The Lawcast

"Change is inevitable - helping you get more right, more often," is our Director, Melanie Thorley"s favourite quote. As time goes on, people change, environment change and careers change. Watch Melanie every fortnight for exciting law-related content!

business careers

All Episodes

11:16

Spy (2011) scenes that will give me nightmares for...

The Lawcast ·

2023/03/21

Video Version: https://youtu.be/XWiq89qz6cEMelanie Thorley, an employment lawyer reacts to the popular British TV series Spy's (2011) court scene. Unbelievable! Spy is about Tim Elliot, a single father, seeks to gain back respect from Marcus Elliot. One day, Tim is accidentally recruited into the MI5 as a trainee spy. If you want to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in employment law or just any funny, interesting legal content, please subscribe! 🙌🏻We are a law firm that assist with

en

13:45

Employment Lawyer Deep Dives into changes in the...

The Lawcast ·

2023/03/07

In this episode, we sit down with an experienced employment lawyer to discuss the recent changes to the Australian Industrial Relations (IR) law. The Australian government has recently introduced several changes to the industrial relations system that will be implemented in the future, and it is essential for employers and employees alike to understand what these changes mean and how they will impact the workplace. Our lawyer will break down these changes and explain how they will affect things like

en

13:31

Unfairly Dismissed or Unjust Accusations: Shocking...

The Lawcast ·

2023/02/21

Video version: https://youtu.be/oXOVZtvwNj0Melanie, an emploment lawyer, comments on recent unfair dismissal cases. One, an Applicant refusing to show up to mediation, claiming migraines, facial disfigurement and broken camera (for video conciliation). The other case refers to an employer firing an employee for abandoning his post... little did the employer know that their staff abandoned their post because he was JAILED. Cases: 🔹Scott Hillebrand v DLF Racing Services Pty. Ltd.(U2022/11328) 🔸Joe

en

11:46

Unfair Dismissal cases - Out of Time Application /...

The Lawcast ·

2023/02/07

Video version: https://youtu.be/yrI36GXfDDkMelanie, as an employment lawyer, goes through frequently asked questions by diving into relevant case examples that happened recently. When one gets fired, goes through depression or financial difficulty, can an out of time application fall through? Cases: 🔸Ms Manal Ibrahim v AMES Australia (U2022/7721) 🔹Burak Akkan v Sydney Kebab Manufacturers and Distributors Pty Ltd (U2022/11773) 🙌🏻We are a law firm that assist with employment related matters

en

13:41

Brisbane Lawyer reacts to My Cousin Vinny and his...

The Lawcast ·

2023/01/31

video: https://youtu.be/Nr2zXAuMB2YAs an employment lawyer from Brisbane, this movie makes more sense than you think. This week, Melanie reacts to "My Cousin Vinny," a family-law attorney is hired to defend a cousin of his who has been accused of murdering his wife. The attorney gets more than he bargained for when he finds out that his client is also an illegal immigrant from Sicily, and may not be as innocent as he claims to be. 🙌🏻We are a law firm that assist with employment related matters

en

13:51

Employer ENABLING their staff watching P*RN at work |...

The Lawcast ·

2023/01/24

As employment lawyer, Melanie Thorley has heard insane client stories. One of them is about how an employer can protect a staff member, enabling them to watch porn at work in a legally safe way. Melanie also speaks about the daily life of an employment lawyer in Brisbane. Video version: https://youtu.be/4LoNAcp2HTo🙌🏻We are a law firm that assist with employment related matters. Contact us if you are employer, or an employee needing help. 🌐Web: https://mjtlaw.com.au/free-consultation/ 📰 MJT Law's

en

12:39

My Cousin Vinny - Brisbane Lawyer's Take on a...

The Lawcast ·

2023/01/17

Melanie, as an employment lawyer, reacts to "My Cousin Vinny," a family-law attorney is hired to defend a cousin of his who has been accused of murdering his wife. The attorney gets more than he bargained for when he finds out that his client is also an illegal immigrant from Sicily, and may not be as innocent as he claims to be.Video here: https://youtu.be/u_yNHfxcF4w 🙌🏻We are a law firm that assist with employment related matters. Contact us if you are employer, or an employee needing help

en

12:01

How to Dress for Court as a Lawyer | Legally Blonde...

The Lawcast ·

2023/01/11

Melanie speaks about Elle Wood's court attire and highlights what you are NOT supposed to wear as a Lawyer at court. (For starters, dogs are not allowed anywhere near the courtroom, and she has one in her handbag.)Video Version: https://youtu.be/5K5hIvgfX90🌐Web: https://mjtlaw.com.au/free-consultation/📰 MJT Law's latest online article: https://mjtlaw.com.au/.../mcdonalds-c...📨Email: admin@mjtlaw.com.au📞Tel: 07 3040 3430

en

6:30

Lawyer's REAL experience in Law School vs. Legally...

The Lawcast ·

2023/01/06

Melanie, a Solicitor from Brisbane contrast her law school experience with Legally Blonde's Elle Wood's! This is a 4-part series on Legally Blonde, we would love to hear your comments!Video Version: https://youtu.be/fU-kkkU82RU 🙌🏻We are a law firm that assist with employment related matters. Contact us if you are employer, or an employee needing help. 🌐Web: https://mjtlaw.com.au/free-consultation/ 📰 MJT Law's latest online article: https://mjtlaw.com.au/.../mcdonalds-c... 📨Email:

en

5:29

Elle Woods: Competitive, Ambitious, Intelligent (How...

The Lawcast ·

2022/12/28

Melanie goes through the realities of law school with Legally Blonde and Elle Woods. This episode is on Elle Woods in the classroom, competing with her classmates for the top grades and a potential internship. Video Version: https://youtu.be/RgkXa_GhUtc🙌🏻We are a law firm that assist with employment related matters. Contact us if you are employer, or an employee needing help. 🌐Web: https://mjtlaw.com.au/free-consultation/ 📰 MJT Law's latest online article:

en

8:28

Legally Blonde | Manual to get through Law School? |...

The Lawcast ·

2022/12/21

Law school is not easy, but has this old legal series captured how truly difficult it can be? Melanie shares her personal stories about the harshness of law school. Yes, we are a law firm that assist with employment related matters. Contact us if you are employer, or an employee needing help. Video version here: https://youtu.be/7SGpHr7xnlQ 🌐Web: https://mjtlaw.com.au/free-consultation/ 📰 MJT Law's latest online article: https://mjtlaw.com.au/.../mcdonalds-c... 📨Email: admin@mjtlaw.com.au 📞Tel:

en

11:14

Real Lawyer vs. TV Lawyer | Boston Legal Season 3

The Lawcast ·

2022/12/13

Melanie rates Boston Legal's court scenes, was this more accurate than newer legal dramas like Lincoln Lawyer and Suits? Let us know your comments! Video Version: https://youtu.be/88PNa5X3SxE🌐Web: https://mjtlaw.com.au/free-consultation/ 📰 MJT Law's latest online article: https://mjtlaw.com.au/.../mcdonalds-c... 📨Email: admin@mjtlaw.com.au 📞Tel: 07 3040 3430

en

7:48

Lincoln Lawyer Season 1 - Juries actually HATES being...

The Lawcast ·

2022/12/07

A new Netflix legal series is out! Melanie, an employment lawyer based in Australia comments and gives opinions on Juries forced to become Juries in a Homicide court case. Video version: https://youtu.be/02m7lSxU50g🌐Web: https://mjtlaw.com.au/free-consultation/ 📰 MJT Law's latest online article: https://mjtlaw.com.au/.../mcdonalds-c... 📨Email: admin@mjtlaw.com.au 📞Tel: 07 3040 3430

en

9:41

Lawyer Reacts: The Lincoln Lawyer Season 1, Episode 1...

The Lawcast ·

2022/11/30

A new Netflix legal series is out! Melanie, an employment lawyer based in Australia judges the technical accuracy of the role of solicitors being called to Court.🌐Web: https://mjtlaw.com.au/free-consultation/📰 MJT Law's latest online article: https://mjtlaw.com.au/.../mcdonalds-c...📨Email: admin@mjtlaw.com.au📞Tel: 07 3040 3430

en

10:36

Lawyer Reacts to Suits: Mike's First Time at Court...

The Lawcast ·

2022/11/22

Suits Season 1, episode 4 is on blast! Melanie deep dives into court behaviours and protocols and compares it to the Australian Court System. Mike is defending his client against a rent claim, but fails horribly? 🌐Web: https://mjtlaw.com.au/free-consultation/ 📰 MJT Law's latest online article: https://mjtlaw.com.au/.../mcdonalds-c... 📨Email: admin@mjtlaw.com.au 📞Tel: 07 3040 3430

en

114:12

Is Suits Accurate? Lawyer Myths Busted!

The Lawcast ·

2022/11/16

Have you ever watched Suits, and wondered if that reflects the reality of what court should be?Melanie dissects how accurate the American TV drama is, from solicitor attire/dress code, to how lawyers interact with each other, to how judges speak at court.DISCLAIMER: of course there might be differences in American court and Australian courts.🌐Web: https://mjtlaw.com.au/free-consultation/📰 MJT Law's latest online article: https://mjtlaw.com.au/.../mcdonalds-c...📨Email: admin@mjtlaw.com.au📞Tel: 07

en

33:22

Analysis of Equal Pay for Equal Work Bill 2022 - Does...

The Lawcast ·

2022/11/02

Melanie deep dives into the new bill by the Australian Labour Party - Fair Work Amendment Equal Pay for Equal Work Bill.Pay transparency, equal pay for contractors... does this actually address underlying causes of the gender pay gap and help pay equality?Could enforcing these bills mean that companies no longer hire, or will now terminate their contractors?Freedom to speak about your salary to ensure that you are not being unfairly passed off for a promotion because of your gender...Is this new

en

25:00

From 'side hustle' to small business: Plushh Beauty

The Lawcast ·

2022/10/18

This week on the LawCast we join Melanie on site with 😍 Nera Skripic, owner and operator of Plushh Beauty, and we look into how Nera transitioned her ‘side-hustle’ to a small business while studying Law at Bond University.Watch the YouTube full video: https://youtu.be/Dmw9FR0qJww💻 Book online for your free half hour consultation with an award-winning team: 🌐Web: https://mjtlaw.com.au/free-consultation/📰 MJT Law's latest online article:

en

36:37

The Gig Economy

The Lawcast ·

2022/10/05

This week on the LawCast we join Melanie and Chris for our take on the ‘gig economy’ – task-based work available from online platforms.🍟🍕🤹‍♀️🚕🛵🪛🔨

en

54:54

Industrial Relations Gone Wrong

The Lawcast ·

2022/09/20

🤔 Today on Chris’ Commissions Crazies we join Melanie and Chris for ‘Industrial Relations Gone Wrong’.💻Book online for your free half hour consultation with an award-winning team:🌐Web: https://mjtlaw.com.au/free-consultation/👀MJT Law's latest online article: https://mjtlaw.com.au/2022/08/17/mcdonalds-class-action-and-what-we-can-learn/📧Email: admin@mjtlaw.com.au📞Tel: 07 3040 3430

en

85 results

Similar Podcasts

TaxTalent.com The Golden Rule Podcast

Adam Golden

TaxTalent.com Podcast

Tony Santiago

Handelsblatt Crime - spannende Streitfälle der deutschen Wirtschaft

Ina Karabasz, Solveig Gode, Sönke Iwersen

Deffner und Zschäpitz – Der Wirtschafts-Talk von WELT

WELT

Black Box - La scatola nera della finanza

Guido Brera e Gian Luca Comandini -...