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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‘More needs to be done’ to ensure diversity and inclusion remains a priority

Tough, organic conversations will ensure diversity and inclusion don’t remain “buzz phrases” within firms, according to one legal counsel.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 07 Sep 2021

National Dust Disease Taskforce report ‘fell short’, occupational diseases lawyers say

Recent changes to Victorian WorkCover legislation were welcomed by sufferers of silicosis, but more work is needed to ensure workers have “fair access to justice”.

POLITICS • Mon, 06 Sep 2021

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‘There will be more fallout from the big firms’: The rise of solo practitioners and firm mergers

With the number of private practices declining over recent years as the number of sole practitioners rises, where does the future of the profession lie?

BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Sep 2021

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The ups and downs of flexible working

Flexible working has become more prominent than ever post-pandemic. But while it may work for some, firms should consider the drawbacks of employees working remotely.

BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Sep 2021

Dance parties, online Olympics and daily playlists: How one global firm is navigating lockdown

Baker McKenzie has announced a range of new initiatives for staff, in a move the managing partner has said will foster a sense of community in the firm.

BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Sep 2021

Victoria to make public display of Nazi symbols illegal

Victoria is set to become to first Australian state or territory to ban the public display of Nazi symbols, with legislation due to be presented early next year.

POLITICS • Thu, 02 Sep 2021

HopgoodGanim Lawyers announces vaccination benefits

An Australian law firm has announced new initiatives for vaccinated employees, as well as additional community support in the midst of COVID-19.

BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Sep 2021

‘Kindness will win every time’: How to overcome overly competitive attitudes

Overly competitive attitudes and bad behaviour need to be called out in the profession and senior lawyers need to lead by example when it comes to overcoming these ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Sep 2021

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The value of collaborative practice

As collaborative practice thrives post-pandemic, three accredited family law specialists share what other areas of litigation can learn from it.

BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Sep 2021

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