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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Young lawyers should embrace ‘innovative thinking’

In a legal profession, which is constantly evolving, young lawyers need to be thinking outside the box and in more innovative ways – and embracing their “edge”.

BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Jun 2024

Michael Kirby slams ‘fundamental weakness’ in Australian democracy

After NSW became the last state to issue a formal apology to the LGBTI community for historic anti-gay laws, Michael Kirby said that “Parliament doesn’t fix all things ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 09 Jun 2024

Active Super found guilty of greenwashing

The Federal Court has found that Active Super made misleading ESG claims and engaged in greenwashing, following an action brought by ASIC last year.

BIG LAW • Sun, 09 Jun 2024

Holding Redlich among first Australian firms to adopt AI tool

National law firm Holding Redlich has confirmed the “permanent adoption and integration” of a new generative AI tool from LexisNexis into its practice, in a move to ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 06 Jun 2024

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SME firms need to focus on ‘value creation’ amid rising costs

Moving through 2024 and into the new financial year, SME firms face a number of challenges amid economic turbulence. Here, firm leaders discuss rising costs and overheads ...

SME LAW • Thu, 06 Jun 2024

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Inquiry launched into family violence orders

An inquiry has officially been launched into access to family violence orders for victim-survivors in the family law system, following a referral from the ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Jun 2024

Leaders must ‘embody’ their ideal culture

Positive wellness in legal leaders can impact an overall team’s mental health and prevent burnout, while exhausted leaders can result in micromanaging and lower team ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Jun 2024

LexisNexis Australia launches new ‘groundbreaking’ generative AI solution

Following a successful trial period, LexisNexis Australia has launched Lexis+ AI™, reportedly the fastest legal generative AI on the market.

NEWLAW • Tue, 04 Jun 2024

Are legal departments’ hiring processes slowing?

In a slower economic market, 2024 has brought noticeable shifts in hiring trends within legal departments and a more deliberate approach to securing the right talent

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 04 Jun 2024

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