Maddocks on the Mic

In this episode Maddocks Partner Shaun Temby breaksdown potential upcoming legislative changes to the Australian Consumer Law to introduce prohibitions on “unfair practices” – and whether they go too far, or not far enough. From online subscriptions and drip pricing to deceptive design and manipulative tactics, Shaun analyses what’s proposed and offers practical advice for organisations to start preparing from what’s to come.

In Episode 3 of our Do What Matters podcast series, hosts Emily Kidd and Pete Gavralas, along with producer Charlotte Verley, dive into the Maddocks Clerkship Program and the application process. They are joined by Rose Bundrock, Head of Talent Acquisition from the Maddocks People and Culture team, who shares insider advice for students on how to make their applications stand out. From crafting a compelling CV and cover letter to navigating each stage of the process, Rose, Emily and Pete offer practical tips and tricks to help applicants put their best foot forward.

Host Shaun Temby, discusses the ACCC initiated legal proceedings last year in the Federal Court against the online dating platform eHarmony Inc., alleging that the company engaged in misleading conduct concerning its membership pricing, renewal terms, and duration. Learn more from Shaun Temby about this action and how it highlights the ACCC's focus on advertising and marketing practices within the digital economy, which is one of its compliance and enforcement priorities.

Ever wondered what happens at a law firm where doing what matters to you counts? In Episode 2 of our Do What Matters podcast series, hosts Emily Kidd, Pete Gavralas and producer Charlottle Verley take a deep dive into the Maddocks practice teams and firm culture. They are also joined by Senior Associates, Billy Gialamas and Claire Grundy, who share their journeys and discuss their specific practice areas. Most importantly, our guests provide some extremely handy advice for students and junior lawyers, and of course, also reflect on what matters most to them about working at Maddocks – all with a good dose of laughter along the way.

New hosts Pete Gavralas and Emily Kidd share their career stories, discuss what matters to them at Maddocks and provide listeners with previews of the exciting topics and conversations expected in future episodes. With our Sydney and Canberra clerkship applications opening on Monday 9 June (Melbourne on Monday 7 July), this series is a must-listen for all law students getting ready to take their first step to becoming a legal professional.