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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Western Sydney University discloses data breach, 7,500 ‘impacted individuals’ notified

Western Sydney University (WSU) has revealed that its systems were breached by a threat actor, leading to student information being potentially exposed.

BIG LAW • Mon, 27 May 2024

New AHRC president revealed

A new president has been appointed to the Australian Human Rights Commission, replacing Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM.

BIG LAW • Sun, 26 May 2024

Pearce IP continues growth with 15th hire this year

Pearce IP has hired a new executive lawyer and head of litigation in New Zealand, reportedly the firm’s 15th new team member in as many weeks.

SME LAW • Sun, 26 May 2024

Consilio and Nuix sign multiyear strategic partnership deal

Investigative analytics and intelligence software provider Consilio has expanded its partnership with Nuix and the use of its software for data processing and document ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 26 May 2024

Employer market likely to hold firm in FY24–25

Following massive salary hikes and legal candidates being highly sought after, FY2024–25 will see an increased “power-dynamic” shift between firms and candidates, as well ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 23 May 2024

How volunteering can ‘enrich a lawyer’s legal practice’

In light of National Volunteering Week (20–26 May), Clayton Utz has highlighted what volunteering can mean for legal practitioners and how lawyers can contribute to local ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 23 May 2024

Becoming head of product in a male-dominated field

After taking a job to earn some extra cash during university, this legal software provider head of product found a passion for tech she didn’t know existed.

BIG LAW • Thu, 23 May 2024

‘A serious setback’: WRC calls for additional funding for community legal centres

Following the 2024–25 budget, a community legal centre said it will have to reduce services for First Nations people, in what has been described as a “serious setback”

BIG LAW • Wed, 22 May 2024

Former AMP adviser makes call to arms over BOLR settlement

A former AMP financial adviser has urged members in the BOLR class action against AMP to object to the “unfair and unreasonable” $100 million settlement sum.

BIG LAW • Wed, 22 May 2024

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