Co-written by Brianna Ellul Cryptocurrency is a new age investment option that is diversifying the traditional ways in which people would normally trade and invest.… Read More »When Bitcoin Can Turn Into ‘No’ Coin: The Importance of Considering Your Cryptocurrency in Estate Planning
KEY TAKE OUTS Similar to the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown in Sydney, further COVID-19 relief to retail and commercial leasing laws now apply. Under these new… Read More »Temporary Relief for Retail and Commercial Tenants Among the Recent Lockdowns
In this episode of Coutts Lawcast, Senior Lawyer, Allyce Silm explains what commercial litigation is and answers some commonly asked questions. ABOUT ALLYCE SILM:… Read More »What is Commercial Litigation and How to Avoid It
KEY TAKE-OUTS The NSW Government has recently announced a new grant scheme in light of the current 2-week lockdown. There are two separate phases to… Read More »New COVID-19 Grants – At a Glance
Co-written by Brianna Ellul KEY TAKE-OUTS On 16 June 2021, the Fair Work Commission handed down a decision regarding minimum wage. This decision included an… Read More »A Timely Reminder: The Fair Work Commission ‘Awards’ Employees with a 2.5% Minimum Wage Increase, Commencing 1 July 2021
Co-written by Bethany Kickert KEY TAKE OUTS It was recently reported that a class action for homeowners in Spring Farm was launched in May 2021,… Read More »Class Action Launched in Spring Farm – Your Questions Answered
Being a business owner, or engaging a business for professional services or goods, usually involves the signing of a contract or agreement to outline expectations… Read More »Contract Disputes – Know Your Rights
Co-written by Brianna Ellul (Law Graduate) Employers should be aware of Superannuation changes to commence from 1 July 2021. These were announced in the 2020-2021… Read More »The Super Guarantee Lives Up to its Name!
Co-written by Elyse Strahan (Paralegal) KEY TAKE OUTS: In a decision that is anticipated to have wide ramifications, a recent NSW Court of Appeal case… Read More »COVID Tests Positive as a Basis for Claiming Business Interruption Insurance – A Win for Business Owners!
Co-written by: Brianna Ellul (Paralegal) The Fair Work Commission is currently undertaking their four-yearly review of the modern awards, under section 156 of the Fair… Read More »Keeping Up With Modern Awards: Upcoming Changes to the Children’s Services Award, to come into effect 1 November 2020
In response to the continued economic difficulties Australians are facing, the Australian government has announced big changes to the JobKeeper Scheme, with support targeted to… Read More »JobKeeper 2.0 – what do the 28 September 2020 changes mean for employers?
In response to the continued economic difficulties Australians are facing, the Australian government has announced big changes to the JobKeeper Scheme. Among other changes surrounding… Read More »JobKeeper 2.0 – what do the 28 September 2020 changes mean for employees?
Purchasing in the Wollondilly and mining in the area: what does this mean for me? If you have purchased a property recently, you may have… Read More »Stop UnderMINING yourself – read this.
Many of us rely on our employment as our means of livelihood, which protects our families’ standard of living. Losing your employment can jeopardise this… Read More »I Think I Have Been Unfairly Dismissed – Now What?
HR Advisors, Accountants and Payroll providers take note – you may be personally liable for breaches of the Fair Work Act. It is extremely common… Read More »Workplace law breaches: Third party business advisors beware
Purchasing interstate is a great way to expand your property portfolio however not everyone is aware that each state differs in their processes and procedures.… Read More »Differences between NSW & QLD property purchasing
