The alleged ‘Mushroom Murder’ Saga: Everything you need to knowby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers7 July 202513 February 2026Updated 8th September 2025 BREAKING: Erin Patterson is sentenced to life in prison by Justice Beale KEY DETAILS from the live sentence: Erin Patterson’s story… Read More »The alleged ‘Mushroom Murder’ Saga: Everything you need to know
Possessing Imitation Weapons in NSWby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers9 July 2024KEY TAKE OUTS: Possessing an imitation weapon without an authorised permit can result in a maximum penalty of up to 14 years imprisonment. Despite not… Read More »Possessing Imitation Weapons in NSW
Medicinal Marijuana and Driving Lawsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers2 May 202429 July 2025KEY TAKE OUTS: It is an offence to drive with THC (known as tetrahydrocannabinol) in your oral fluid, blood or urine, even if the substance… Read More »Medicinal Marijuana and Driving Laws
Church terrorism stabbing: Your questions answeredby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers18 April 202428 July 2025What we know so far During a live streamed sermon at the Assyrian Orthodox Church in Wakeley, a 16-year-old child has ambushed a Bishop, stabbing… Read More »Church terrorism stabbing: Your questions answered
Queensland man awarded $300K in damages after false imprisonmentby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers11 April 202417 June 2024Co-authored by: Grace Jolly KEY TAKE OUTS: Queensland man, Mr Stradford, was sentenced 12 months imprisonment after failing to produce financial documents in a marital case.… Read More »Queensland man awarded $300K in damages after false imprisonment
That 70s Show’ Star Danny Masterson Sentenced to 30 Yearsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers19 March 202417 June 2024Co-authored by: Grace Jolly KEY TAKE OUTS: Danny Masterson is a well-known and prominent actor, known for his role in ‘That 70s Show’. He is now… Read More »That 70s Show’ Star Danny Masterson Sentenced to 30 Years
Understanding Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Claims Benefitsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers7 March 202431 July 2025KEY TAKE OUTS: TPD stands for Total and Permanent Disability insurance and provides benefits where a worker becomes totally and permanently disabled due to an… Read More »Understanding Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Claims Benefits
Unravelling the Taylor Swift AI scandal: Australia’s legislative unpreparedness in dealing with deepfakesby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers21 February 202424 June 2024Taylor Swift Stock photos by Vecteezy Co-authored by: Grace Jolly KEY TAKE OUTS: Taylor Swift scandal reiterates the difficulty Australian legislation has in protecting individuals against… Read More »Unravelling the Taylor Swift AI scandal: Australia’s legislative unpreparedness in dealing with deepfakes
What is Workers Compensation and How Does it Work?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers18 January 202417 November 2025KEY TAKE OUTS: If you have sustained an Injury or illness during the course of your employment, you may be eligible for Workers Compensation in… Read More »What is Workers Compensation and How Does it Work?
Have you been cut out of a Will? What are your options?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers8 December 202328 July 2025KEY TAKE OUTS: If you have been left out of a Will, you must have a valid claim to contest the Will. When contesting the… Read More »Have you been cut out of a Will? What are your options?
NSW’s Shift to Decriminalise Illicit Substancesby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers4 December 202331 July 2025Co-authored by: Grace Jolly KEY TAKE OUTS: The NSW Government is set to introduce a complete shake-up of current existing NSW drug laws by broadly expanding… Read More »NSW’s Shift to Decriminalise Illicit Substances
The NSW Government’s crackdown on knife related crimesby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers27 November 202331 July 2025Co-authored by: Grace Jolly KEY TAKE OUTS: A new Bill has been assented in NSW Parliament to increase the penalty rates for possessing, carrying, and using… Read More »The NSW Government’s crackdown on knife related crimes
The Child Sex Offender Register Impacts and Procedures Explainedby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers3 November 202313 February 2026KEY TAKE OUTS: The Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000 (“the Act”) governs the NSW Child Protection Register (also known as the child sex offender… Read More »The Child Sex Offender Register Impacts and Procedures Explained
What to expect at your property settlement mediation?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers30 October 202317 November 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: To ensure that the financial relationship between you and your ex-partner is officially severed, an agreement must be made outlining the division of… Read More »What to expect at your property settlement mediation?
Understanding AVOs: Who can apply and what do you have to prove?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers23 October 202317 November 2025KEY TAKE OUTS An application for an Apprehended Violence Order (‘AVO’) can be made by the Police on the victim’s behalf or personally by an… Read More »Understanding AVOs: Who can apply and what do you have to prove?
Australia’s Worst Female Serial Killer Pardoned and Set Freeby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers16 October 202328 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: Science has overturned Australia’s greatest miscarriage of justice. Kathleen Folbigg has been unconditionally pardoned for her wrongful convictions in 2003 after killing her… Read More »Australia’s Worst Female Serial Killer Pardoned and Set Free
What is Circle Sentencing?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers13 October 202317 November 2025Circle Sentencing KEY TAKE OUTS: Circle sentencing is an alternative form of sentencing available for Aboriginal offenders. It is a valuable tool utilised in the… Read More »What is Circle Sentencing?
Understanding Beneficiary Rightsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers10 October 202331 July 2025KEY TAKE OUTS: What are the rights of beneficiaries What am I entitled to a beneficiary of a Will Can a beneficiary make a claim… Read More »Understanding Beneficiary Rights
Understanding Testamentary Capacity: Securing Your Will’s Validityby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers2 October 202331 July 2025KEY TAKE OUTS: A solicitor starts by assuming a person has capacity. A solicitor uses a four part test to assess the capacity of a… Read More »Understanding Testamentary Capacity: Securing Your Will’s Validity
The FCFCOA’s Enhanced Approach to Family Violenceby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers11 September 202317 November 2025 KEY TAKE OUTS: The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has recently updated its ‘Family Violence Plan’ and ‘Family Violence Best Practice Principles’.… Read More »The FCFCOA’s Enhanced Approach to Family Violence