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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Influencer awarded $300k in defamation trial

A District Court judge has awarded $300,000 to a Sydney food reviewer and influencer in a defamation case after he was wrongly labelled a “paedophile” and a “racist” by a ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Nov 2022

Female leaders aren’t trusted, says ANU study

According to research by the Australian National University (ANU), female leaders aren’t trusted by their colleagues.

BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Nov 2022

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PD ‘critical’ for retention

Smaller firms need to be prioritising retention and professional development in order to compete for talent amid the Great Resignation — or risk losing their best and ...

SME LAW • Thu, 03 Nov 2022

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‘This change is a no-brainer’: Increased redress scheme needed for survivors

Whilst survivors of child sexual assault are often impacted their whole lives, offenders can typically get away without paying redress from their superannuation — ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Nov 2022

New data breach fines could bankrupt SMEs and boutiques

A number of industries, including law firms, will be liable for tough new government financial penalties for businesses that are hacked by scammers, according to this IP ...

SME LAW • Thu, 03 Nov 2022

Carroll & O’Dea becomes official Parramatta Eels sponsor

Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers has signed a three-year deal with the Parramatta Eels, becoming an official sponsor of the sports team.

BIG LAW • Wed, 02 Nov 2022

Defamation claim launched against Nine by former NSW Australian of the Year

A professor who has accused Channel Nine and a number of subsidiary publications of defamatory actions has officially issued a claim in the Federal Court.

BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Nov 2022

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‘Far more bark than bite’: Unpacking non-disparagement and non-disclosure clauses

What is a non-disparagement clause — and what are its legal implications? Lawyers Weekly spoke to three employment lawyers to find out.

BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Nov 2022

Law departments must have a ‘game plan’ for cyber attacks

Following the Optus data breach and the rise of cyber crime, this cyber partner urged in-house legal departments to be better prepared moving forward.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 01 Nov 2022

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