Court Awards $655,000 in Damages

Great result! Following trial in the Supreme Court judgement has this week been handed down in favour of our client awarding damages in the amount of $655,000 – but just as importantly the decision clarifies important precedent regarding principles of volenti...

“Best Interests of the Estate” – Law Institute Journal, Jan/Feb 2021

Clare Sunderland, an accredited Wills and Estates specialist of our office, had a research paper published in this month’s Law Institute Journal in relation to conflicts of interest which can arise in relation to Legal Personal Representatives and superannuation...

The Age – ‘Very sad situation’: Court chaplains to go in Salvos’ restructure

The Age interviewed Johnstone and Reimer Lawyer’s Ben Watson on 9 October 2020 regarding the Salvation Army’s decision to pull their chaplain service out of Victorian courts by the end of the year: “Salvation Army chaplains will be pulled out of...

Are face mask laws legal?

The Andrew’s Government has extended the State of Emergency declaration until 11.59pm on 16 August 2020, and have further required that face masks be worn by all members of the public from 11:59pm on Wednesday, 22 July 2020, or risk receiving a $200 fine. Some...

Media Clipping: Bail Reporting Eased to Cut Infection – The Age 21 Apr 2020

The Age, Tuesday 21 April 2020: The article discusses the impact of bail reporting rules during the COVID-19 crisis and quotes our lawyer Ben Watson: “Criminal lawyer Ben Watson, from Johnstone and Reimer Lawyers, said bail was already being refused in court due...

Useful Tips to Know Before Arranging an Appointment with a Family Lawyer

It’s no secret that Family Law matters can be highly stressful and costly. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your initial consultation with a family lawyer. Be prepared You may not want to think about family law matters at first, but if...