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
Two businesses in hot water for claiming products were made in Australiaby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers25 October 201814 April 2023
Small Business Grant – what is it and who is eligible?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers21 October 20183 April 2023The Small Business Grant provides small business owners in NSW who don’t pay payroll tax, a grant of $2,000 for each new full-time position employed… Read More »Small Business Grant – what is it and who is eligible?
Can I write anything I want in a review, irrespective of commercial relationships?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers11 October 201828 July 2025The short answer to this question may well be “no” following recent case law and examination by the Australia Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in… Read More »Can I write anything I want in a review, irrespective of commercial relationships?
Be Aware Of Your Rights As A Consumerby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers20 September 201828 July 2025Have you purchased a faulty product and the supplier has refused you a refund because the manufacturer’s warranty has expired? Does your new motor vehicle… Read More »Be Aware Of Your Rights As A Consumer
So, you think your employees are casual? Think again!by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers27 August 201827 October 2022
Large Retailers subject to penalties following investigations with the ACCCby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers8 August 201829 July 2025Two large and well known retail corporations, Fitbit (Australia) Pty Limited (‘Fitbit’) and Apple Inc (Apple US), have recently been penalised for false and misleading… Read More »Large Retailers subject to penalties following investigations with the ACCC
26 April 2018 – A Day For Ten Million Dollar Penalties – A Snapshot on Telstra & Ford Penaltiesby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers26 April 201814 February 2024
Labelling for Businessesby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers16 April 20144 January 2023ACCC launches guidance on country of origin labelling for businesses Today, the ACCC has published its revised guidance on country of origin labelling which will… Read More »Labelling for Businesses