Posts by WebstersLawyers
You Can Be Charged and Convicted of a Serious Offence Just Because You Were in the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time
A recent decision of the South Australian Court of Appeal has highlighted an important reality about the criminal justice system: Just because a person has been charged — and even convicted — of a serious criminal offence does not necessarily mean they are guilty. The case involved a man who had been convicted by a…
Read MoreFamily Loans in Divorce: Real Debt or Convenient Story?
It is a situation that arises regularly in family law property settlements. One party claims that they owe a substantial sum of money to their parents. Sometimes it is a few hundred thousand dollars. In other cases, it runs into the millions. The immediate reaction is often scepticism. It is common to hear the allegation…
Read MoreCan You Claim Workers Compensation If You Already Had a Bad Back, Knee or Other Injury?
Many workers assume that if they already had arthritis, a bad back, worn knees or an old injury, they will not be entitled to Workers Compensation if that condition gets worse due to work. A recent decision of the South Australian Employment Tribunal (SAET) shows that assumption can be very wrong. The case involved a…
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