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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EnergyAustralia to face legal action for alleged greenwashing

In an Australian first, a legal claim has been filed against electricity giant EnergyAustralia for alleged greenwashing and misleading consumers.

BIG LAW • Wed, 09 Aug 2023

Data breaches will cost firms more than money

In a world of emerging technology and growing cyber crime, data is now “the world’s most valuable resource”, with law firms a key target for cyber criminals – and the ...

NEWLAW • Wed, 09 Aug 2023

‘The Australian legal market holds immense promise’ in FY24

Moving into the next financial year, energy and projects lawyers will be most in demand as firms increase their offerings to attract and retain talent, according to a new ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 08 Aug 2023

Tech’s threats and challenges for legal workplaces

Technology and managing a multigenerational workforce have been revealed to be the biggest threats to firm culture moving forward, according to a new report.

NEWLAW • Tue, 08 Aug 2023

Lawyers still receiving pay rises but are ‘slightly less happy’ with bonuses, says recruiter

After the Australian legal market remained buoyant during FY23 in comparison to other major global markets, firms have continued to remain positive, despite a potential ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Aug 2023

Finding a sustainable pathway through law school

Working and studying can be tricky to balance, but this student said that those studying law should avoid overworking themselves and work to prioritise their own social ...

CAREERS • Mon, 07 Aug 2023

Aboriginal Legal Career Pathways program to help Close the Gap in legal sector

A new legal careers program is set to increase the number of skilled and credentialled Aboriginal workforce in the legal sector as a push for more diversity in the ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Aug 2023

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Macquarie Law School students place 2nd in global mooting comp

Students from Macquarie University Law School recently competed in the global Nuremberg Moot Court 2023, in a final against 32 universities from 22 countries.

CAREERS • Mon, 07 Aug 2023

Combating the (ever-pervasive) gender pay gap in law

While women won the right to equal pay in 1969, the gender pay gap still exists – while progress is being made, firms are being urged to implement various policies to ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 06 Aug 2023

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