A Guide to Squattersby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers30 January 202024 November 2023Everyone has heard of squatters and squatters are everyone’s worst nightmare. The act of squatting although is not technically illegal, is an unlawful act of… Read More »A Guide to Squatters
Wait, I Can Be Fined For That?! Passenger’s Mobile Phone Usage And The Law.by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers19 January 202014 April 2023Social media has experienced outrage as an article has gone viral of a driver receiving a penalty notice for a passenger’s mobile phone usage. Social… Read More »Wait, I Can Be Fined For That?! Passenger’s Mobile Phone Usage And The Law.
Volkswagen ordered to pay record $125 million in penaltiesby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers15 January 202014 February 2024After Volkswagen declared by consent that it breached the Australian Consumer Law by making false representations about compliance with Australian diesel emissions standards, the Federal… Read More »Volkswagen ordered to pay record $125 million in penalties
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?
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
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
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
“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
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
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?
My employer closed down, how do I get my entitlements?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers11 February 201916 August 2023Why would my employer shut up shop? Sometimes employers close their business if it’s not sustainable to continue to run the business. If the business… Read More »My employer closed down, how do I get my entitlements?
What Do The Different Types Of Property Ownership in NSW Actually Mean?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers7 February 201910 July 2023Whether you are buying your first home or a commercial investment property, it is important to have an understanding of the more common forms of… Read More »What Do The Different Types Of Property Ownership in NSW Actually Mean?
Higher penalties for consumer law breaches take effectby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers4 February 201924 January 2024Overview On 23 August 2018 the Commonwealth Parliament passed amendments to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) to significantly increase the penalties for breaches under… Read More »Higher penalties for consumer law breaches take effect
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?