Employers Winding Back Work from Home Flexibilityby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers8 September 202328 July 2025KEY TAKE OUTS: There are an increasing number of employers who have been reversing the flexible arrangements utilised during the COVID-19 pandemic and forcing employees… Read More »Employers Winding Back Work from Home Flexibility
Criminal Conviction & Employment – What you need to know!by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers31 August 202318 September 2025Criminal Conviction & Employment KEY TAKE OUTS: Case: Julian Strangio v Sydney Trains (2023) The Fair Work Commission (FWC) considered the issue of whether an… Read More »Criminal Conviction & Employment – What you need to know!
Fair Work Commission to Deal with Workplace Sexual Harassment Disputesby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers21 August 202327 September 2023KEY TAKE OUTS On 6 March 2023, changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) took effect to prohibit sexual harassment in connection with work.… Read More »Fair Work Commission to Deal with Workplace Sexual Harassment Disputes
NSW Laws on Ticket Scalpingby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers17 July 202329 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: It is an offence to deliberately purchase tickets to resell for a profit when an event is sold out. On 1 June 2018,… Read More »NSW Laws on Ticket Scalping
AI in Family Law: Risks and Rewards in Using Artificial Intelligenceby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers13 June 202331 July 2025Co-authored by: Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE OUTS: The use of artificial intelligence is entering into the legal sphere, in particular Family Law. In practice, we… Read More »AI in Family Law: Risks and Rewards in Using Artificial Intelligence
Redeployment Unveiled: Understanding Its Role in the Redundancy Processby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers8 June 202329 April 2025Note: This article remains current as of April 2025. There have been no significant changes to redeployment obligations under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)… Read More »Redeployment Unveiled: Understanding Its Role in the Redundancy Process
Verdict Reached: Jarryd Hayne Convicted of Sexual Assaultby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers6 June 202329 July 2025Co-authored by: Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS: Former NRL superstar has been found guilty of two counts of sexual intercourse without consent. Jarryd Hayne has been… Read More »Verdict Reached: Jarryd Hayne Convicted of Sexual Assault
Understanding the different types of Wills in Australiaby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers24 May 202331 July 2025When a person contacts a solicitor to make an appointment, one of the things they usually say when making the appointment is “I just need… Read More »Understanding the different types of Wills in Australia
Mutual Wills: Everything you need to know!by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers22 May 202329 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS Mirror Wills can be changed. Mutual Wills cannot be changed. Mutual Wills may be useful for blended families. Mutual Wills are not recommended… Read More »Mutual Wills: Everything you need to know!
How to update or change a Will in Australiaby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers19 May 202328 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: Steps and processes for updating or changing a Will Revocation of a Will Effects of marriage and divorce Should you make a codicil… Read More »How to update or change a Will in Australia
Changes to Stamp Duty for First Home Buyers from 1 July 2023by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers15 May 202328 July 2025Co-authored by: Nicole Colbert KEY TAKE-OUTS: How long can the annual property still be used? What will replace annual property tax? Will these changes help… Read More »Changes to Stamp Duty for First Home Buyers from 1 July 2023
Trademark Clash: Katy Perry vs. Katie Perry – Who Holds the Trademark Rights?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers12 May 202329 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: Australian fashion designer, Katie Taylor has won an ongoing court battle against American pop star Katy Perry. Katie Taylor with the maiden name… Read More »Trademark Clash: Katy Perry vs. Katie Perry – Who Holds the Trademark Rights?
Protect your Estate from Family Provision Claimsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers8 May 202331 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: An eligible person can make a claim for further provision if they feel they have not been adequately provided for in your Will.… Read More »Protect your Estate from Family Provision Claims
Top 5 most asked Will questions, answered!by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers3 May 202331 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: A Will is a document that contains the wishes of a deceased person. Wills are not registered. Wills can be contested. Wills are… Read More »Top 5 most asked Will questions, answered!
Probate vs Letters of Administration: Which is the Best Option for You?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers28 April 202331 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: Probate or Letters of Administration is NOT a choice. Probate applies when there is a Will. Letters of Administration applies when there is… Read More »Probate vs Letters of Administration: Which is the Best Option for You?
How to write a Power of Attorney in Australia: A Complete Guideby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers24 April 202328 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: There are two types of Powers of Attorney, General and Enduring. A Power of Attorney is for financial and legal decision making. You… Read More »How to write a Power of Attorney in Australia: A Complete Guide
Navigating Workers Compensation Claims in 2023: Your Complete Guideby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers17 April 202316 August 2023KEY TAKE-OUTS: If you have been injured at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation. There are certain eligibility requirements, and various tests, which… Read More »Navigating Workers Compensation Claims in 2023: Your Complete Guide
Invalid Wills: Everything you need to know!by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers13 April 202329 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: Everything you need to know about invalid Wills. Find out what happens if your Will is invalid and how to make sure it’s… Read More »Invalid Wills: Everything you need to know!
UK Inheritance Tax – How it May Affect Youby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers3 April 202331 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: If you have connections to both Australia and the UK, your estate may be subject to the UK Inheritance Tax. The amount of… Read More »UK Inheritance Tax – How it May Affect You
What is the difference between a Will and a Trust?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers27 March 202324 January 2024KEY TAKE-OUTS: A will is a legal document that allows you to decide how your assets are distributed in the event of your death. A… Read More »What is the difference between a Will and a Trust?