Lauren is the commercial content writer within Momentum Media’s professional services suite, including Lawyers Weekly, Accountants Daily and HR Leader, focusing primarily on commercial and client content, features and ebooks. Prior to joining Lawyers Weekly, she worked as a trade journalist for media and travel industry publications. Born in England, Lauren enjoys trying new bars and restaurants, attending music festivals and travelling.
DW Fox Tucker appoints CEO, 2 special counsel
South Australian boutique firm DW Fox Tucker Lawyers has undergone a revamp, “reviewing every corner” of how the firm operates and adding a new chief executive, as well ...
SME LAW • Thu, 08 Dec 2022
Colin Biggers & Paisley promotes 14
Colin Biggers & Paisley has promoted 14 staff in its largest-ever promotions round, including four to the partnership.
BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Dec 2022
Firms not offering flexibility will become ‘2nd and 3rd-tier choices’ for candidates
In a candidate-driven legal market, firms that don’t make flexibility the norm post-pandemic will be unlikely to attract quality staff and compete in the war for talent, ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 07 Dec 2022
Hall & Wilcox appoints 1st female chair
Hall & Wilcox has appointed the first female chair of partners in the firm’s 105-year history, taking over from previous chair Mark Dunphy.
BIG LAW • Tue, 06 Dec 2022
Melbourne Health hit with class action
After the “systemic” and “widespread” underpayment of junior doctors, Melbourne Health has now become the 12th Victorian health service to face a class action for wage ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 06 Dec 2022
Ex-lawyer’s application to sue Qld government for $74bn dismissed
The Federal Court has dismissed an application from a former lawyer, convicted of domestic violence and stalking, who attempted to sue the state of Queensland for $74 ...
THE BAR • Tue, 06 Dec 2022
Jaguar Land Rover faces class action over faulty vehicles
Jaguar Land Rover is facing a potential class action, after tens of thousands of vehicles were found to have a faulty diesel particulate filter (DPF) system.
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Dec 2022
Principal reprimanded, to pay $25k in costs for professional misconduct
A Victorian legal practitioner has pleaded guilty to four counts of professional misconduct, including disclosing their clients’ confidential information and engaging in ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Dec 2022
Why junior lawyers should consider advocacy
Whilst advocacy work can be fairly intimidating for junior lawyers, these lawyers couldn’t recommend it enough — and have learnt a variety of valuable lessons on each of ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Dec 2022