Lauren Croft

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Lauren is a journalist at Lawyers Weekly and graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from Macleay College. Prior to joining Lawyers Weekly, she worked as a trade journalist for media and travel industry publications and Travel Weekly. Originally born in England, Lauren enjoys trying new bars and restaurants, attending music festivals and travelling. She is also a keen snowboarder and pre-pandemic, spent a season living in a French ski resort.

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Australian bidders ‘dominate’ the M&A market

While concerns about geopolitical uncertainty and a tightening economy grow across the mergers and acquisitions market, new research has revealed that M&A activity is ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Jan 2023

After 4 decades as a lawyer, ‘it’s still a challenging, interesting, enjoyable job’

On a recent podcast episode, one 72-year-old lawyer reflected on his greatest achievements to date — and said he has no plans to slow down.

BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Jan 2023

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‘Australia’s energy sector is undergoing momentous legal change’: Part 2

The energy sector is reportedly set to be one of the biggest areas of growth in 2023. Here, four energy lawyers discuss what’s in store for the legal profession as the ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Jan 2023

Using complicated legal jargon in-house is ‘on the line of stupidity’

Part of being an excellent in-house lawyer is being able to communicate with leaders across the business — something this professor and GC argued is part of using plain ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 24 Jan 2023

$600k claim against magistrates dismissed

An application for leave to issue a claim and statement of claim for $600,000 against three magistrates and one judge, whom a Queensland woman claimed caused her ...

THE BAR • Mon, 23 Jan 2023

‘Authentic’ law school assessments to combat use of ChatGPT to cheat

With artificial intelligence technology on the cusp of passing the US bar exam, universities in Australia are switching up their assessment tasks to stop students from ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 23 Jan 2023

The ‘inherent racism’ within the Australian legal system

More First Nations input is needed to improve the Australian legal and court system — which this criminal lawyer said would result in a system “less punitive and more ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 23 Jan 2023

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What candidates want (aside from salary)

While salary remains a factor as the new year ramps up, employers and employees are increasingly valuing things like culture, value alignment and authenticity, this pair ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 22 Jan 2023

Lawyer ‘grasping at straws’ found guilty of professional misconduct

A Victorian solicitor has been found guilty of professional misconduct by VCAT after charges were brought against him by the Victorian Legal Services Commissioner (VLSC)

THE BAR • Thu, 19 Jan 2023

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