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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Lessons for criminal lawyers from Reeves v NSW

A judge recently ruled that a man held in an interview room by NSW Police despite repeatedly telling them he did not want to be questioned had an established legal claim ...

THE BAR • Mon, 19 Jun 2023

Poisoned troops encouraged to submit legal claim against US military

Australian troops who spent time at a US military base for over 30 years are being encouraged to submit legal claims to an Australian plaintiff law firm.

BIG LAW • Sun, 18 Jun 2023

KWM promotes 6 partners

Global law firm King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) has promoted five lawyers in Australia and one in Singapore to its partnership across a number of key growth areas for the ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 16 Jun 2023

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The exceptional evolution of e-conveyancing

As e-conveyancing and e-settlement spaces become more digital and efficient, the industry in Australia is changing. Here’s what it means for lawyers moving forward.

BIG LAW • Thu, 15 Jun 2023

Prioritise being a business adviser

Becoming a business adviser as a boutique firm leader and being able to deliver holistic advice specific to your sector can result in firm growth — and has, for this ...

SME LAW • Thu, 15 Jun 2023

Why a ‘culture of trust’ is important for firms

This firm leader has found that being open and vulnerable with her staff has led to a better firm culture and more empathetic conversations — but said that the legal ...

SME LAW • Thu, 15 Jun 2023

FY24 tipped to be ‘difficult year’ for smaller firms

Businesses and smaller law firms are facing a tough outlook for the new financial year, with insolvencies already at a 10-year high and trading conditions further ...

SME LAW • Thu, 15 Jun 2023

EQ critical for lawyers in AI era

High IQ is commonplace in the legal profession. But as the use of artificial intelligence extends to all corners of law, high EQ and “human” skills are becoming more ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 14 Jun 2023

Is the 9-to-5 for lawyers ‘redundant’ and sexist?

After recent claims that the current school hours are “sexist” and rely on the fact that women are responsible for the school pick-up, are nine-to-five working hours ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 13 Jun 2023

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