Changes to Off-the-Plan Contracts from 1st December 2019by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers15 December 201913 April 2023As of 1 December 2019 new legislation has been brought in to increase disclosure obligations on developers when selling off-the-plan property. KEY TAKE OUTS: New… Read More »Changes to Off-the-Plan Contracts from 1st December 2019
Septic Systems – what is required?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers9 December 20195 June 2023Many people think septic systems are a thing of the past when buying property. While that may be true in most residential areas, rural properties… Read More »Septic Systems – what is required?
The Time Has Come: Security of Payment Amendment Act Has Commencedby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers4 December 201922 February 2024The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Amendment Act 2018 No 78 9 (the Act) commenced on Monday, 21 October 2019. The Building and… Read More »The Time Has Come: Security of Payment Amendment Act Has Commenced
Trade mark ownership: Why is it so important?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers19 November 201931 July 2025Protecting a business’ brand should be in the forefront of every business owner’s mind. One important step in gaining this protection is through applying for… Read More »Trade mark ownership: Why is it so important?
Conveyancing: Release of a Deposit in Victoria – What you should knowby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers17 November 201918 December 2023KEY TAKE OUTS: It is important to be aware of the ramifications of a release and how release differs between states. If you are a… Read More »Conveyancing: Release of a Deposit in Victoria – What you should know
Employment, Injury Compensation and Immigration Law – It’s a Coutts Thing tooby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers14 November 201928 July 2025There’s nothing more exciting than announcing three new law divisions, a new Partner and a growing professional team! KEY TAKE OUTS: Coutts is pleased to… Read More »Employment, Injury Compensation and Immigration Law – It’s a Coutts Thing too
Water Pollution Water and Fuel Never Mixesby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers12 November 201919 March 2023Putting the wrong fuel into your car. We probably all know of someone whose done it or maybe you’ve done it. It’s a horrible and… Read More »Water Pollution Water and Fuel Never Mixes
Steps to take before bidding at auctionby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers23 October 201913 April 2023Bidding at an auction can be an overwhelming thought if you have not purchased property in this way before. So we thought we would help… Read More »Steps to take before bidding at auction
Applying to adjourn winding up proceedings pending outcome of an administrationby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers17 October 201914 February 2024Applications to adjourn winding up proceedings pending outcome of an administration: recent guidance from In the Matter of Edifice Australia Pty Ltd [2019] NSWSC 1215.… Read More »Applying to adjourn winding up proceedings pending outcome of an administration
Useful tools in litigation: Offers of Compromise and Calderbank Offersby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers19 September 201929 April 2025Generally, in most civil court proceedings “costs follow the event”.[1] This means that the unsuccessful party will usually be ordered to pay the successful party’s… Read More »Useful tools in litigation: Offers of Compromise and Calderbank Offers
NSW Court of Appeal revisits compulsory acquisition lawby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers20 August 201929 July 2025On 6 September 2018, the NSW Court of Appeal (Bathurst CJ, Ward JA and Payne JA) delivered judgment in the case of Roads and Maritime… Read More »NSW Court of Appeal revisits compulsory acquisition law
The pitfalls of not having terms & conditionsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers14 July 20194 April 2023What are some of the pitfalls of not having terms and conditions? We hear many risky stories of companies going without terms and conditions altogether… Read More »The pitfalls of not having terms & conditions
Practical Considerations: Challenging a creditors statutory demandby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers7 July 201914 February 2024On 21 March 2019, Justice Black considered an application to set aside a statutory demand: In the matter of Skylane Worldwide Enterprises Pty Ltd [2019]… Read More »Practical Considerations: Challenging a creditors statutory demand
“Lemon” motor vehicles – consumer rights clarifiedby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers25 June 201929 July 2025On 8 September 2018 the Australian Consumer and Competition Authority (ACCC) published an updated guide in relation to the application of the Australian Consumer Law… Read More »“Lemon” motor vehicles – consumer rights clarified
Key considerations for employment contractsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers12 June 20193 April 2023Here at Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers, we understand how important it is as a business owner to maintain positive and healthy relationships with employees. We… Read More »Key considerations for employment contracts
The importance of brand ownership: Snapshot of the UGG boot caseby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers14 May 201931 July 2025Brand ownership is so important for businesses of any size. There is a common misconception that owning a business name means that you own that… Read More »The importance of brand ownership: Snapshot of the UGG boot case
Construction Contractors Beware – High Court confirm monies due to a sub-contractor cannot be withheldby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers8 May 201914 February 2024Overview Construction sub-contracts will sometimes include a provision allowing a head contractor to retain a portion of the monies due to a subcontractor until a… Read More »Construction Contractors Beware – High Court confirm monies due to a sub-contractor cannot be withheld
Surcharges on card transactions – are you charging too much?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers14 April 201922 February 2024The Competition and Consumer Amendment (Payment Surcharges) Act 2016 implemented a new framework that banned surcharges by large businesses for card payments that were excessive,… Read More »Surcharges on card transactions – are you charging too much?
What is a privacy policy and does my business need one?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers2 April 201916 January 2024A privacy policy is used by a business to govern how it collects personal information from customers. Privacy policies can often be found on the… Read More »What is a privacy policy and does my business need one?