The rapid spread of COVID-19 or “coronavirus” is impacting our community in many ways. Much attention has rightfully been focused on vulnerable Australian workers (particularly low paid or casual workers) and how the Government and the community are continuing to support them to pay their rent, their mortgage, and put food on the table. At […]
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We are committed to ensuring the safety of our people, our clients and the broader community that we operate within. We would like to share with you what we are doing to ensure we protect our people, clients and our community in response to the current COVID-19 situation. We are discussing the situation daily and […]
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The importance of obtaining up to date and meaningful information from Franchisors The ACCC report on Disclosure Practices in Food Franchising (“report”) released last year has highlighted many issues which both Franchisors and potential Franchisees in food businesses should be aware of.   Whilst the report findings were based on a compliance check of only a […]
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An important consideration in any retail lease arrangement is who bears responsibility for the outgoings. Irrespective of how the lease terms attribute the responsibility for outgoings, Division 4 of the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic) (‘the Act’) contains mechanisms that clarifies obligations in respect of outgoings. Under section 46 of the Act outgoings can include […]
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Welcome Ivy O’Dwyer and Georgeana Luong who have recently started our graduate program, CR Launch. CR Launch offers graduates professional experience and invaluable on the job learning through four practice group rotations across 12 months.
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Eliza Panckridge and Lauren Solomonson were admitted to practice yesterday. Eliza, whose admission was moved by Alicia Carroll, Principal Lawyer at Coulter Roache, will join our Family Law team in February at the end of her CR Launch Program. Lauren, whose admission was moved by James Crawford, Lawyer at Coulter Roache, will continue working in […]
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Coulter Roache is participating in the Choose Water This Summer campaign. To help us #choosewatereveryday we have cold, filtered water available for our team and our clients, we provide water at meetings and we don’t stock sugary drinks in vending machines on site. Drinking adequate water promotes cardiovascular health, keeps muscles and joints working and staying hydrated […]
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Like all Australians, we have watched as our beautiful country burns, and our thoughts have been with those affected. Over recent days, we have seen the mood of Australians shift towards hope and community, as people provide support for one another across the country. It is difficult to know what to do or how to […]
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In the days following the sad loss of Clifton Creek Primary School to bushfire at the end of 2019, the Terry Floyd Foundation began collecting books with the aim of replacing the school’s library. The Terry Floyd Foundation have been overwhelmed by support and generous donations and will be able to replace all the books at Clifton […]
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Coulter Roache Family Law team have been recognised as a Recommended Family & Divorce Law Firm – Regional Victoria by Doyle’s Guide. https://doylesguide.com/leading-family-divorce-law-firms-r…/ The 2020 rankings of Recommended Regional Victorian Family & Divorce Law Firms are teams which have been identified by their peers for their expertise and abilities. Congratulations to Anne, Bonnie, Tara, Satbir, […]
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Congratulations to Laura Shandley on recently being admitted to practice as a lawyer, with her admission moved by Special Counsel, Kevin Roache. Laura joined Coulter Roache in 2010, working in various roles before graduating with a Juris Doctor from the University of Melbourne in July 2018. As part of our Corporate & Commercial Team she […]
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We are very pleased to announce the following promotions to Senior Lawyer at Coulter Roache: Jessica Eagles has been promoted to Senior Lawyer, Property & Development. Jessica has over 15 years’ experience in the legal industry, including the past five years as a lawyer. Before joining Coulter Roache in early 2018 Jessica worked in a […]
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We are very proud to have two of our lawyers recognised in Doyle’s Guide for 2020. We congratulate Anne O’Loughlin, Principal and Head of Family Law for Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers (Regional Victoria) and Bonnie Phillips, Special Counsel, Family Law for Recommended Family & Divorce Lawyers (Regional Victoria). Doyle’s Guide is an independent organisation […]
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Our family law team specialises in assisting individuals and families to obtain immediate protection by obtaining a Family Violence Intervention Order, for family violence committed by a family member, or a Personal Safety Intervention Order for violence, or threats of violence by a non-family member. How does an Intervention Order protect me? Intervention Orders provide […]
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When determining the asset pool available for division in a family law property settlement, the Court must look at the value of any business associated with either of the parties. Also, an assessment must be made as to what income a party or the parties are drawing from that business. Often when a family business […]
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To many companies, taking and keeping minutes of either director or shareholder meetings may not be a high priority.  However, minutes of both director and shareholder meetings are obligatory under Section 251A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). For both directors and shareholders ensuring that complete and accurate minutes are maintained can also provide some […]
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We would like to congratulate our General Manager, Belinda Perisic, on being selected as a Finalist in the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards 2019 for HR Professional of the Year! Now in its eighth year, the national awards are dedicated to recognising and celebrating women who are shaping and influencing the legal profession. The […]
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The ACCC’s recent action against Europcar serves as a timely reminder to all businesses to ensure that any credit or debit card surcharges charged to customers are limited to the cost incurred by the business in accepting the card. In July 2018, the ACCC instituted proceedings against CLA Trading Pty Ltd (trading as Europcar) on […]
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Franchising is big business in Australia. It dominates around 9% of Australia’s Gross Domestic Product which accounts to around $180 billion.  Why then is there such a disparity between rights and interests of franchisees and franchisors? The Fairness in Franchising Report which was released in March 2019 attempts to address this issue. The nature of […]
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How liquid is my investment? One of the most important considerations for business owners is the liquidity of their investment.  Ordinarily, it will be imperative that there be non-complex mechanisms for business owners to sell their investment and to admit new investors, should additional capital be required. There are two main ways in which an […]
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