Media Features

On B105, criminal lawyer Lauren Cassimatis warns persistent online abuse can become the Commonwealth offence ‘using a carriage service to menace or harass’. She explains when criticism becomes criminal, how trolls are traced, and why victims should report for protection.

The internet may be about to experience a seismic shift. Influencer Indy Clinton, who has a combined 2.5 million followers on social media, recently announced she hired a private investigator to unmask people who “troll, defame and cyberbully” her. Clinton proudly produced

YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok were once creative outlets for everyday users. But brands have since caught on, using these platforms to connect directly with loyal audiences through content creators. Now, savvy digital creators are often offered products or deals in exchange for

As the financial year draws to a close, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is intensifying its focus on side hustles and undeclared income, with even micro-influencers and digital creatives finding themselves in the crosshairs of tax compliance enforcement. According to Lauren Cassimatis, Criminal

Lauren Cassimatis appeared on ABC News Radio to share legal insights following the Erin Patterson verdict, offering perspective on the broader legal and community implications surrounding one of Australia’s most widely discussed criminal cases.

Listen to Jason Matthews filling in for Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm

From the moment Erin Patterson stepped into the courtroom for her murder trial, there were five high-profile podcasts following her every move. In the hours and days after Patterson was found guilty on three counts of murder, a flurry of follow-up

Journalist Sarah Keoghan joins us to unpack a confronting reality: women are the fastest-growing prison population in Australia. We dive into her powerful reporting on the rising incarceration rates, the link to domestic violence and poverty, and the hidden struggles

Convicted in the 1990s for killing their parents, the brothers’ case was back in the headlines with a chance at freedom after spending nearly 3 decades behind bars. Both Erik and Lyle were denied release, pushing their chance to re-enter society

Lauren Cassimatis joined ABC Radio Melbourne Afternoons for expert commentary on the Erin Patterson case, reflecting on the public interest and legal considerations arising from the high-profile proceedings.

Lauren Cassimatis featured on ABC News Radio discussing the Erin Patterson case, providing professional legal context and observations on its significance within Australia’s justice and media landscape.

Judges sometimes talk in code, a top lawyer says – and there was one clear message in triple murderer Erin Patterson’s sentencing that the public might have missed. Patterson will spend at least 33 years in prison, with Justice Christopher Beale saying on