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Posts
Aboriginal Land Rights
- Uluru Statement from the Heart
- ‘Makarrata’: coming together after a struggle – Why Johnston Withers Lawyers support the Uluru Statement from the Heart
- A win for a native title claim for the Adnyamathanha People of the Flinders Ranges
- Indigenous Deaths in Custody – 27 years since the Royal Commission
- An opportunity for commercial native title rights?
- Singing the Law
Agricultural Law
- Farm Debt Mediation
- 6 things farmers should know when considering a wind farm lease
- Wine law – in NZ and Australia
Commercial & Property
- Land contract special conditions for sellers
- Foreign Investment Review Board: Options for Developers
- Covid-19 relief comes to an end for Commercial Leases
- Providing guarantee for your family member: 5 things to consider
- Buying a Business: Top 6 Legal Tips
- Joint Tenants vs. Tenants in Common – What is the Difference?
- 10 reasons why you should have a commercial lease
- Updates to COVID-19 Emergency Response Act 2020 and Commercial Leasing in SA
- What are Business Terms and Conditions?
- COVIDSafe App: What We Know
- SA Land Tax Update – Letter from RevenueSA
- COVID-19 Emergency Response Act 2020 and Commercial Leasing
- COVID-19: Mandatory Code of Conduct for Commercial Leasing
- Coronavirus and Contracts: Force Majeure clause
- Coronavirus: Rent Relief to Tenants in Commercial Leases
- COVID-19: SA Government updates to land tax changes
- Planning Reform Series – Rural Land Divisions within the Environment and Food Production Area no longer compliant under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016
- Planning Reform Series – Outline of the South Australian planning reforms under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016
- South Australia Land Tax Changes – What You Need To Know and What You Need To Do
- Proposed Changes to SA’s Retail Leasing Legislation
- Property Investment in Fiji and the South Pacific Islands
- Collaboration by Design – Johnston Withers Lawyers MSI Global Alliance Membership
- Special Conditions in Sale of Land Contracts
- South Australian Land Tax Alert – Are you ready for a big increase?
- Don’t forget the Form 2! Tips and traps for selling a business in South Australia
- Renewing or extending a commercial lease
- Ending a commercial lease early (breaking a lease)
- Murraylands Prime for Investment
- Dealing with a tenant’s breach of a commercial lease
- Distraining Goods for Unpaid Rent in Commercial Leases
- What is a Form 1 – Vendor’s Statement?
- 7 important points for tenants to consider before signing a commercial lease
- Business structures for start-up businesses
- The Dangers of a Personal Guarantee
- Changes to GST Law on New Residential Premises
- World Intellectual Property Day – we bust a common misconception made by businesses.
- Stamp Duty cut, for land that qualifies.
- The wine industry is booming, and there are plenty of jobs to be had.
- Wine Equalisation Tax – New Trade Mark Requirements
- Do you want your family to reap what you sow?
- Does my business need a privacy policy?
Conveyancing
- Getting the settlement date right!
- When do I engage a Conveyancer?
- Financial Incentives for Property Buyers and Owners
- Three years of Electronic Conveyancing for Johnston Withers Lawyers & Conveyancers
- 5 Reasons why you should choose Johnston Withers Lawyers and Conveyancers for your Residential Conveyance
- 5 Things Every First Home Buyer Has To Know
- Johnston Withers Lawyers benefiting from PEXA and CATS integration
- Congratulations Sophie Bungey!
- Meet Tanya
- No. 1 Law firm in SA for online transactions
- Johnston Withers makes digital history
- JW conveyancer finalist in business awards
Criminal Law
- South Australia abolishes the defence of provocation
- Common Traffic Offences and Penalties Under South Australian Law
- I’ve lost my driver’s licence, can I get it back?
- Police Strip Search Law: Your Rights
- What rights do police have to search and seize my property?
- South Australian Firearms Laws
- Appearing before the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) – What you may need to know
- What to do if you are arrested
- Criminal fraud linked to gambling
Defamation
- Landmark case: Chakravarti v Advertiser Newspapers Ltd
- Important changes to South Australia’s defamation laws
- Landmark case: Duffy v. Google Inc.
- Defamation in the digital age
- Celebrity Defamation: Are the damages awarded to celebrities setting unrealistic expectations for everyone else?
- Libel, slander, defamation, injurious falsehood: What’s the difference?
- Defamed on the internet? The courts can help.
- Gone are the days of tomorrow’s fish n’ chip paper
- It’s not just what you say, it’s where you say it
Employment Law
- JobKeeper scheme – workplace rights, entitlements and protections
- Casual vs permanent employment: what is the difference?
- Coronavirus & Working from Home – FAQs
- Working from Home: Checklist for Employers
- Coronavirus and the Workplace: Your Rights
- Gig Workers – Employees or Independent Contractors?
- Your Right to Freedom from Discrimination and Harassment at Work
- What is a Genuine Redundancy?
- 5 Tips to Ensure Discrimination-Free Recruitment
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Independent contracting – why it pays to know whether you’re an independent contractor or an employee
- Drugs & Alcohol in the Workplace
- SKENE V WORKPAC PTY LTD (2018) FCAFC 131 – Casual employees may not be so casual
- Employment Law – Peter McCusker, recently retired President of the SAET
- Worker Compensation Act under review
- Injury, illness and disability affecting your ability to engage in employment
- Who is a Bully at Work?
- Injured workers lose again
- 10 Things Your Employment Contract Should Contain
- Review of the Return to Work Act
- Knowing your rights in the SA public sector
- Unfair dismissal: what to do if you are sacked
- ‘Working with children’ clearances and your rights
- Right of individuals in the SA Industrial Relations Commission
- Johnston Withers addresses mental health in the workplace
- Johnston Withers addresses labour hire inquiry
- Underpayment of wages. What does it mean for you?
- Employ more than 30 people? You need a Return to Work Coordinator
- 10 things you need to know about SA’s new workers compensation laws
- Subcontractors – secure your payments!
- On Top of The Straddle
Family Law
- COVID-19 vaccinations for children
- Divorce: 10 Common Questions and Answers
- COVID-19: New Family Court Fast-Track List
- Tips For Separated Parents During COVID-19
- Johnston Withers Lawyers Are Your Family Lawyers in Adelaide
- Are Sperm Donors Parents? The Case of Masson v Parsons
- Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and Cross-examination of Parties) Act 2018
- Seeing a family lawyer – what to take to your first meeting
- Parenting Arrangements Over the Holidays
- How divorce can impact your Estate.
- CASE STUDY – No will! What happens to my estate and my domestic partner and child?
- What the High Court of Australia Say About Pre-Nuptial Agreements
- Legal recognition for same sex couples
- Meet Vanessa Balnaves
- Sign on the line before you leap…
- Our family law team – 6 family lawyers, over 80 years experience
- Providing for a family member who is severely disabled
- Estate dispute over family farm – promises upheld in recent decision
Firm News
- Season’s Greetings and Year-End Wrap Up
- Season’s Greetings and Year-End Wrap Up
- Johnston Withers has taken over the Adelaide office of ASX-listed Slater and Gordon
- Meet Erin Guerin
- Meet Kirsty Bennett
- Ever higher, a tribute to Elliott Johnston
- World Justice Day – Still No Justice For Refugees In Australia
- Johnston Withers Lawyers announce the acquisition of Marshall Conveyancing at Murray Bridge
- A big thank you from Johnston Withers Lawyers
- Johnston Withers Lawyers in Clare
- Moving on, moving up, moving over
- Christmas cheer from Johnston Withers
- Honouring Elliott Johnston
- Legal Help for Asylum Seekers
- Seeking Asylum
- Cruel Treatment of Asylum Seekers
Injury Claims
- What is Super TPD and am I eligible?
- Urgent update for workers’ compensation claimants
- Silicosis and Workplace Safety Regulations
- Silicosis Compensation in South Australia
- Dependency claims – compensation for loss of support following a loved one’s serious injury or death
- How to ensure your social media use doesn’t affect your personal injury claim
- Asbestos and Home Renovators
- Consult a Car Accident Lawyer to Learn about Compensation Eligibility
- No Win No Fee Lawyers in Adelaide
- An Introduction to Public Liability Lawyers in Adelaide
- Personal Injury Claims Help You Receive the Compensation You’re Owed
- The next asbestos? – Could Monsanto’s weedkiller Roundup cause cancer?
- Falls Festival Crowd Crush Must Prove Losses
- Review of Motor Vehicle Accidents Compensation Schemes
- Protecting the community against dangerous dogs – the laws in South Australia
- Self-Driving Cars and Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries – Legal Liability in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
- Applications for Future Surgery under the Return to Work Act 2014
- Time Limits for Asbestos Claims
- Motor Accident Claim – Disclosure Ordered for 6 years of Facebook Activity
- Do I get Lump-Sum Compensation from my WorkCover Injury?
- Assessing the South Australian Motor Vehicle Scheme 5 Years after the Amendments
- Importance of Getting Evidence of Damage in a Motor Vehicle Accident
- The Importance of Seeking Immediate Medical Attention after a Motor Vehicle Accident
- Calling for an inquiry into medical error
International Law
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Easter’s nearly here… so lock up the liquor cabinet!
- Findings From The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
- ‘Tis the season to party — but only if you are over 18
- Food safety laws apply to everyone!
News
- Where is the best place to store a Will?
- 5 reasons an ‘At Home Will Kit’ is a bad idea
- Landmark case: Commercial Bank of Australia Ltd v Amadio
- Johnston Withers Lawyers celebrates 75 years in law
- Farewell to Brian Withers AM
- Dying without a will – who is entitled to the Estate?
- Contract for Wills
- What to consider when preparing your Will
- Contesting a Will when you have been left nothing or not enough
- Wills & Estates: Can I leave my estate to my cat or dog?
- Making a Will during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
- COVID-19: An Update From Johnston Withers Lawyers to Clients
