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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LCA launches new toolkit for small businesses

A new guide to help small businesses grow has been welcomed by the Law Society, whose president said it would be particularly helpful for regional firms.

SME LAW • Thu, 08 Sep 2022

PEXA acquires law firm, continues UK expansion

PEXA has continued its expansion into the UK market with the acquisition of a specialist property and remortgage law firm, which has a 22 per cent share of the UK ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 07 Sep 2022

‘Dishonest and disgraceful’: Hobart solicitor ordered to repay over $14k to clients

The Supreme Court of Tasmania has ordered a Hobart-based solicitor to pay over $40,000 in repayments and legal fees after he significantly overcharged clients.

BIG LAW • Wed, 07 Sep 2022

WA High Court decision ‘unfairly discriminates against Aboriginal people’

Human rights lawyers have said that discrimination against First Nations people will continue in the Western Australia justice system, as a result of a recent High Court ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 07 Sep 2022

1 in 5 people distrust lawyers

New data from the Law Society of NSW has shown a concerning level of public trust in lawyers, judges and the legal system.

BIG LAW • Tue, 06 Sep 2022

The importance of ‘securing’ data to prevent cyber crime

After a Gold Coast couple lost $40,000 in a property transaction scam, lawyers, conveyancers, and real estate agents have expressed the importance of data protection ...

NEWLAW • Tue, 06 Sep 2022

Firms welcome unwinding of Morrison-era litigation funding reforms

Proposed changes to class action funding have been welcomed by law firms, which said that regulations implemented by the previous government were “unnecessary”.

BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Sep 2022

Carlisle Health buys Bundaberg Radiology Group

In a bid to continue to grow within the Australian market, Carlisle Health has acquired a Queensland-based radiology group.

BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Sep 2022

New class action scheme enacted in WA

A new legislative class action scheme has been introduced in Western Australia, in what the state’s Attorney-General said will enhance access to justice.

BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Sep 2022

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