LSJ Explains Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:58:53 -0500 https://lsjexplains.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 LSJ Explains yes cc96e686-122f-5e5a-a8a6-6ca78ab6b3d9 Law Society Journal episodic false Short and educational conversations with either government or in-house solicitors about their roles and responsibilities

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Law Society Journal https://storage.buzzsprout.com/1vjrcxga6lo0558du5zmm7sexksk?.jpg LSJ Explains AML/CTF with Amy Bell AML/CTF with Amy Bell As Australia approaches the implementation of transformative anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing reforms in 2026, LSJ and the Law Society of NSW are proud to introduce an insightful series that will illuminate the forthcoming legal changes and provide solicitors with the tools to better support their clients.

 In our inaugural episode, Bobbie Wan, the Head of Regulatory Policy and Strategy at the Law Society of NSW, joins LSJ Journalist Wendy Yang for an engaging discussion with Amy Bell, Chair of the Money Laundering Task Force for the Law Society of England and Wales, author, and the CEO and Founder of AML Sorted.

]]> As Australia approaches the implementation of transformative anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing reforms in 2026, LSJ and the Law Society of NSW are proud to introduce an insightful series that will illuminate the forthcoming legal changes and provide solicitors with the tools to better support their clients.

 In our inaugural episode, Bobbie Wan, the Head of Regulatory Policy and Strategy at the Law Society of NSW, joins LSJ Journalist Wendy Yang for an engaging discussion with Amy Bell, Chair of the Money Laundering Task Force for the Law Society of England and Wales, author, and the CEO and Founder of AML Sorted.

]]> Law Society Journal Buzzsprout-18102803 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +1100 3234 full false Tendering Sensitive or Intimate Images in Family Law Matters Tendering Sensitive or Intimate Images in Family Law Matters It is a challenging decision to include sensitive or intimate images as evidence in family law proceedings. The Law Society of NSW, guided by its Family Law Committee, has developed a brand-new resource to assist solicitors with this complex issue. In this episode, Jacqui Dawson and Brett McGrath, Co-Chairs of the Family Law Committee, shed light on this invaluable new tool and its importance for legal practitioners.

]]> It is a challenging decision to include sensitive or intimate images as evidence in family law proceedings. The Law Society of NSW, guided by its Family Law Committee, has developed a brand-new resource to assist solicitors with this complex issue. In this episode, Jacqui Dawson and Brett McGrath, Co-Chairs of the Family Law Committee, shed light on this invaluable new tool and its importance for legal practitioners.

]]> Law Society Journal Buzzsprout-17388104 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +1000 756 full false LSJ Explains: The U.S. Election Part 7 - Four More Years LSJ Explains: The U.S. Election Part 7 - Four More Years In the final episode of this miniseries, Joseph talks to the national correspondent for The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald, Matthew Knott, about the results and what comes next, and he interviews Dr Zac Seidler, the Global DIrector of Men’s Health at Movember, about what’s going on with young men. 

]]> In the final episode of this miniseries, Joseph talks to the national correspondent for The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald, Matthew Knott, about the results and what comes next, and he interviews Dr Zac Seidler, the Global DIrector of Men’s Health at Movember, about what’s going on with young men. 

]]> Law Society Journal Buzzsprout-16137747 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +1100 2580 full false LSJ Explains: The U.S. Election Part 6 - One Day To Go LSJ Explains: The U.S. Election Part 6 - One Day To Go In Part 6, we look at the state of play ahead of election day, crisscrossing the country to talk to voters and election officials in the battlegrounds. 

]]> In Part 6, we look at the state of play ahead of election day, crisscrossing the country to talk to voters and election officials in the battlegrounds. 

]]> Law Society Journal Buzzsprout-16041678 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +1100 1264 full false LSJ Explains: The U.S. Election Part 5 - On the border LSJ Explains: The U.S. Election Part 5 - On the border In Part 5, Joseph heads to the US/Mexico border to observe how immigration is shaping the election, and visits Mexico to meet residents at an inspiring shelter for asylum seekers.



]]> In Part 5, Joseph heads to the US/Mexico border to observe how immigration is shaping the election, and visits Mexico to meet residents at an inspiring shelter for asylum seekers.



]]> Law Society Journal Buzzsprout-16024026 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +1100 1573 full false LSJ Explains: The U.S. Election Part 4 - Misinformation LSJ Explains: The U.S. Election Part 4 - Misinformation In Part 4, Joseph talks to David Plotz, Founder and CEO of the local news network City Cast. They discuss the misinformation spreading across social media about the election and the candidates, and what effect it might have on the result. 

]]> In Part 4, Joseph talks to David Plotz, Founder and CEO of the local news network City Cast. They discuss the misinformation spreading across social media about the election and the candidates, and what effect it might have on the result. 

]]> Law Society Journal Buzzsprout-16008082 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +1100 1137 full false LSJ Explains: The U.S. Election Part 3 - The Supreme Court LSJ Explains: The U.S. Election Part 3 - The Supreme Court In Part 3, Joseph Friedman talks to Emily Bazelon, a staff writer at the New York Times Magazine and the Truman Capote Fellow at Yale University Law School, about the role of the Supreme Court in American society and the upcoming election. 

]]> In Part 3, Joseph Friedman talks to Emily Bazelon, a staff writer at the New York Times Magazine and the Truman Capote Fellow at Yale University Law School, about the role of the Supreme Court in American society and the upcoming election. 

]]> Law Society Journal Buzzsprout-15967415 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +1100 1017 full false LSJ Explains: The U.S. Election part 2 - Up and down the ballot LSJ Explains: The U.S. Election part 2 - Up and down the ballot In Part 2, Joseph talks with Erin Covey, House Editor of the Cook Political Report, about the thousands of elections that will all take place on November 5.

]]> In Part 2, Joseph talks with Erin Covey, House Editor of the Cook Political Report, about the thousands of elections that will all take place on November 5.

]]> Law Society Journal Buzzsprout-15920705 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +1100 2181 full false LSJ Explains: The U.S. Election part 1 - A unique electoral system LSJ Explains: The U.S. Election part 1 - A unique electoral system This is the first episode of this special multi-part miniseries of LSJ EXPLAINS. LSJ's U.S. correspondent, Joseph Friedman, travels to North America to talk to academics, journalists, and voters to understand the particularities and intricacies of that country's electoral system.

In Part 1, Joseph talks with Matt Bevan, Australian writer, journalist, and host of the ABC News podcast "If You're Listening”, about the intricacies of America’s unique and unusual electoral system. 

]]> This is the first episode of this special multi-part miniseries of LSJ EXPLAINS. LSJ's U.S. correspondent, Joseph Friedman, travels to North America to talk to academics, journalists, and voters to understand the particularities and intricacies of that country's electoral system.

In Part 1, Joseph talks with Matt Bevan, Australian writer, journalist, and host of the ABC News podcast "If You're Listening”, about the intricacies of America’s unique and unusual electoral system. 

]]> Law Society Journal Buzzsprout-15861186 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +1000 2308 full false Cassandra Banks talks to David Viney Cassandra Banks talks to David Viney External Intervention Solicitor, David Viney,  discusses with Law Society President Cassandra Banks about the Law Society’s resources for contingency and succession planning, including a checklist solicitors can use to ensure they fulfil the requirements thoroughly and correctly.

]]> External Intervention Solicitor, David Viney,  discusses with Law Society President Cassandra Banks about the Law Society’s resources for contingency and succession planning, including a checklist solicitors can use to ensure they fulfil the requirements thoroughly and correctly.

]]> Law Society Journal Buzzsprout-13957386 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +1100 794 full false Voice referendum (with Paul Kildea) Voice referendum (with Paul Kildea) How would the Voice referendum play out in a change to the Constitution? Read and listen as Paul Kildea, Associate Professor at UNSW School of Law and Justice, outlines the history and the mechanics of referendums.

]]> How would the Voice referendum play out in a change to the Constitution? Read and listen as Paul Kildea, Associate Professor at UNSW School of Law and Justice, outlines the history and the mechanics of referendums.

]]> Law Society Journal Buzzsprout-13420573 Fri, 18 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +1000 1423 full false Michelle Smyth Michelle Smyth How do you set up an effective in-house legal team? Hear about the experience – both in-house and in private practice – that Michelle Smyth has brought to her role as Ernst & Young’s Regional General Counsel, Oceania.

]]> How do you set up an effective in-house legal team? Hear about the experience – both in-house and in private practice – that Michelle Smyth has brought to her role as Ernst & Young’s Regional General Counsel, Oceania.

]]> Law Society Journal Buzzsprout-13036232 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +1000 1070 full false Melinda Graczol and Dion Carnell Melinda Graczol and Dion Carnell Melinda Graczol and Dion Carnell work with the Office of the DPP NSW. Their roles and backgrounds differ, but both love the supportive work environment that enables them to offer access to justice.

]]> Melinda Graczol and Dion Carnell work with the Office of the DPP NSW. Their roles and backgrounds differ, but both love the supportive work environment that enables them to offer access to justice.

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