KEY TAKE-OUTS: Andrew O’Keefe has had a spectacular fall from grace with multiple criminal charges. On November 23 2022 Mr O’Keefe was arrested for breaching… Read More »Andrew O’Keefe arrested again for breaching bail
Co-authored by: Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS Brittany Higgins alleges that she was sexually assaulted by her co-worker Bruce Lehrmann in 2019 in a ministerial office.… Read More »Brittany Higgins: Lehrmann Sexual Assault Trial
Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS: Coercive control is now illegal with the passing of the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Bill 2022 by the NSW… Read More »Deciphering the New Coercive Control Laws: What You Need to Know
Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS: Defamation can be brought though commercial litigation or as a criminal charge under section 529 of the Crimes Act… Read More »Understanding Defamation in NSW: Is It Considered a Criminal Offense?
Co-authored by Amy Duguid KEY TAKE-OUTS: Real estate is often the biggest asset to split following a separation, so it’s important it is dealt with… Read More »Selling Property when Separating
Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS: Double demerits are in force over the upcoming holiday period. Starting at 12:00am on Wednesday 21st September 2022 and… Read More »Beware of Double Demerits!
Sexual assault in New South Wales has recently undergone a series of changes, particularly the definition of consent. In this edition of Coutts LawCast, Senior… Read More »New Consent Laws for Sexual Assault in NSW
Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS: Additional amendments to the Bail Act 2013 were assented to on 27 June 2022. These amendments make it significantly harder… Read More »Amendments to the NSW Bail Act and How This May Affect the Criminal Justice System
Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS State Revenue and Fines Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Act 2022 was assented on the 19th of May 2022 and is… Read More »Relationship breakdown: Do I still Need Consent Orders to be Exempt from Stamp Duty?
Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS: The playground rule of “finders keepers, losers weepers” does not apply to items of value in New South Wales.… Read More »Finders Keepers: Is it stealing if you find something?
Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE OUTS NSW Parliament is the first state in Australia to pass a law increasing the punishment for people that cause… Read More »Exploring Zoe’s Law: Implications of New Offences for Foetal Death
Co-authored by: Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS: Motorised scooters, skateboards or hoverboards do not satisfy the Australian Design Rules and therefore, are unable to be insured or… Read More »Are You Legally Allowed to Ride Your E-Scooter?
Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS The concept of Married at First Sight revolves around couples meeting each other on their wedding day. However, the couples… Read More »MAFS breakups – were they even legally married and do they need to get divorced?
In this video, Senior Associate and Criminal Lawyer Lara Menon answers some of the frequently asked questions about apprehended violence orders.
During the 2022 Oscars, Will Smith shocked everybody by walking up on stage and hitting Chris Rock across the face before returning to his seat… Read More »Criminal Charges in Australia
Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS Under the Family Law Act 1975, parents have shared parental responsibility regarding major decisions, including ones that are medical. The… Read More »Palange v Kalhoun: What this Case Means for Disagreeing Parents?
In this video, Coutts Managing Partner Adriana Care talks with Family and Criminal Lawyer Lara Menon who was recently been promoted to Senior Associate in… Read More »Interview with Senior Associate Lara Menon
Co-authored by: Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS It is a criminal offence to share intimate images of a person without their consent. You may be found… Read More »Could Olivia from MAFS Face Criminal Charges for the Nude Photo Scandal Playing Out on National TV?
Lara Menon once observed the Coutts team from afar and hoped to join the firm one day. 4 years later, she has now been promoted… Read More »Lara Menon: Promotion from Senior Lawyer to Senior Associate
Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS The COVID-19 vaccine is declared suitable and safe for children to receive. If there is a disagreement between parents and/or… Read More »The COVID-19 Vaccine: What to do if both parents don’t agree on vaccinating their child?