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An obscure Victorian building rule affects interior designers taking on projects over $10,000. The threshold, meant for building contractors, now covers cosmetic work. Even repainting or installing a light can classify as regulated building work, placing designers in builder territory unknowingly.

When most people think of criminal law, they picture stern courtrooms and black robes. But for Lauren Cassimatis, criminal law has always been about humanity.

Many of the 9,000 members of the Facebook group Connecting Lawyer Mums juggle parenthood, work and personal life, which often leaves little room for sex or intimacy. Now they are ready to rekindle that part of their lives.

Balancing work and personal commitments has become central to wellbeing conversations, but one busy professional says sexual empowerment deserves attention too. Members of a professional networking group explain that juggling parenthood, demanding careers and personal obligations often leaves little room for intimacy.

Lauren Cassimatis, Director of Gallant Law, has built her career representing people who have committed serious and confronting crimes. Her experiences have shaped a compelling perspective on the human condition and the question of whether we are all born good.

Eleni didn’t realise she was stuck in an abusive relationship until his grasp on her life was so tight she couldn’t breathe. It’s a reality many of us find hard to comprehend. In the last eight years of her 21-year

Devyn never imagined she’d end up in prison. Convicted of conspiracy to defraud, the arrest and sentencing process was terrifying — a whirlwind of legal fees, uncertainty, and the constant fear of the unknown. “Looking back, that period before prison was

Does your business have flexible work arrangements or employees who work remotely? Beyond considerations of productivity and better work/life balance, here are some legal risks and obligations that you must contemplate for employees working from home: 1. Remote workstations As an employer, take

Lawyers Weekly’s latest Legal Firm of Choice Survey found 22% of female lawyers plan to leave their firms, with some exiting law entirely. Lauren Cassimatis of Gallant Law discussed the causes and systemic changes needed to help women thrive long-term.

Criminal defence lawyer and Gallant Law founder Lauren Cassimatis joined ABC’s Life Matters to explore how true crime podcasts and docuseries influence public views of guilt, innocence, and justice — from the Menendez brothers to Kathleen Folbigg

This week’s Founder Friday, we sat down with Lauren Cassimatis, one of Victoria’s most respected criminal lawyers to talk about justice, juggling, and the joy of building something that matters. With over 20 years of experience, Lauren is the founder of

To criminal lawyer Lauren Cassimatis, supporting your clients shouldn’t just stop at the courtroom. Cassimatis founded Melbourne-based Gallant Law in 2019, specialising in “holistic legal services”. “We don’t just think about our clients’ court cases, we think about their future,” she tells Azzet. Once