Do I need to pay stamp duty on a family transfer?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers31 January 201928 July 2025Often a Contract for Sale will not be entered when the property is transferred between family members. Such transactions include when property or a portion… Read More »Do I need to pay stamp duty on a family transfer?
Which Side Of The Fence Does Liability Stand?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers15 January 20194 April 2023
Can My Business Send Any Promotional Emails Without Restriction?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers8 January 20193 April 2023No, there are restrictions on businesses sending promotional or other emails. Such emails cannot be sent without complying with the relevant legislation and without your… Read More »Can My Business Send Any Promotional Emails Without Restriction?
Copyright 101by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers17 December 201828 July 2025‘Copyright’ is a phrase most people have heard or used, but do we actually know that much about it? What is Copyright? Copyright is an… Read More »Copyright 101
Are you aware of your rights when purchasing a new car?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers12 December 201814 April 2023A recent ACCC market study into the new car retailing industry shone a light on the fact that consumers are not adequately aware of their… Read More »Are you aware of your rights when purchasing a new car?
ABCs of Retail Leasing!by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers15 November 201813 April 2023Whether you are a Landlord or Tenant there are some terms that it is good to have a refresher on from time to time, especially… Read More »ABCs of Retail Leasing!
Critical Issues for Selling or Purchasing a Businessby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers8 November 20183 April 2023Deciding to sell or purchase a business can be one of the biggest decisions you will face as a business owner. Even once you decide… Read More »Critical Issues for Selling or Purchasing a Business
Rockpool: The importance of getting your employee wages and entitlements correctby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers17 October 201819 March 2023As a result of a process described by Rockpool Dining Group (Rockpool), in their press release of Sunday 14 October 2018 as a “reconciliation review… Read More »Rockpool: The importance of getting your employee wages and entitlements correct
Are my Company agreements signed correctly?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers9 October 20183 April 2023Below we have answered some of the key questions about a company seal and signing of company documents, together with some key considerations regarding signature… Read More »Are my Company agreements signed correctly?
Gardening Leave – what it is and why it’s relevant.by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers24 September 201819 March 2023
Purchasing Rural Property – What you need to know!by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers17 September 201813 April 2023There are many different considerations when purchasing rural property, in comparison to the usual block of land in the suburbs. If you haven’t owned rural… Read More »Purchasing Rural Property – What you need to know!
New NSW Road Rule: Slow Down To 40km/hr For Flashing Lightsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers31 August 201814 April 2023From 1 September 2018, drivers in New South Wales could face a fine of $448.00 and three (3) demerit points for exceeding the speed limit… Read More »New NSW Road Rule: Slow Down To 40km/hr For Flashing Lights
Modern Awards now include Unpaid Domestic Violence Leaveby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers20 August 20184 April 2023The Fair Work Commission has recently issued a model clause to form part of all modern Awards in respect of unpaid domestic violence leave. The… Read More »Modern Awards now include Unpaid Domestic Violence Leave
New Rules for Parked trailer Advertisements and Signageby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers7 June 201814 April 2023Why have the changes occurred? The changes have now been implemented by the ‘State Environmental Planning Policy No. 64 – Advertising and Signage’ (SEPP 64).… Read More »New Rules for Parked trailer Advertisements and Signage
Changes to Gift Card expiry dates – New South Walesby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers20 May 201813 April 2023
26 April 2018 – A Day For Ten Million Dollar Penalties – A Snapshot on Telstra & Ford Penaltiesby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers26 April 201814 February 2024
What duty of care does a Principal Certifying Authority owe?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers7 February 20184 April 2023This question was answered by the Court of Appeal in September 2017 when the decision of Ku-ring-gai Council v Chan [2017] NSWCA 226 was handed… Read More »What duty of care does a Principal Certifying Authority owe?
What can I do if I’m in a partnership or business arrangement but I don’t have an agreement?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers30 January 201823 February 2023Often parties enter into a business arrangement or partnership without a formal agreement in place or, if they do have a formal agreement in place,… Read More »What can I do if I’m in a partnership or business arrangement but I don’t have an agreement?
The Expert Report: November 2017by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers3 November 201725 July 2025The Expert Report is a newsletter advising readers on recent decisions of the Land and Environment Court (‘LEC’) and on changes to Local Government, Planning… Read More »The Expert Report: November 2017