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.
Concerns raised over proposed charity regulations
A Coalition-chaired committee has called new government regulations for charities unnecessary and suggested they have the potential to restrict freedom of speech.
POLITICS • Wed, 21 Jul 2021
Sydney Water to pay $100,000 in damages for ‘lubrication’ poster
A former Sydney Water employee has been vindicated after the Court of Appeal dismissed a request to overturn the damages awarded to her.
BIG LAW • Wed, 21 Jul 2021
‘NewLaw is no longer new’
Future client success will be driven by the merging of legal services and emerging tech, according to one BigLaw COO.
NEWLAW • Tue, 20 Jul 2021
NSW government invests in AI to solve legal problems
The NSW government has announced an investment in artificial intelligence, in a move the Attorney-General has said will further support vulnerable groups needing legal ...
POLITICS • Tue, 20 Jul 2021
Ashurst sets ‘quantifiable’ sustainability goals
Ashurst has affirmed its commitment to sustainability with the establishment of new sustainability goals, which the firm has said will increase their social impact.
BIG LAW • Mon, 19 Jul 2021
Macpherson Kelley client wins empowering victory
A dairy farmer client of Australian law firm Macpherson Kelley has won by unanimous decision in the Court of Appeals.
BIG LAW • Mon, 19 Jul 2021
STEP highlights issues with powers of attorney proposal
A recently proposed government register for monitoring enduring powers of attorney may do more harm than good, according to a global professional body.
POLITICS • Thu, 15 Jul 2021
What future boutiques must look like
The future of boutique law firms lies in being able to provide niche services to clients extremely well, according to one director and founder.
SME LAW • Thu, 15 Jul 2021
Risk management plans are paramount
If you own a business or law firm, having a risk management plan should be top of your agenda, says Ben Deverson, founder and director of Lawganised.
SME LAW • Thu, 15 Jul 2021