Understanding Important Cyber Security Issues
How well do you understand your data security? If you’re confused by all the issues needing to be addressed, you’re not alone. Recent events at Sony Entertainment show that anyone is vulnerable if they don’t keep their systems updated. Credit card data theft at large stores such as Target and… Read More +
Frauds and Scams that Target Lawyer Trust Accounts
The State Bar continues to receive reports of frauds and scams on lawyer trust accounts resulting in six-figure losses. The three major types of scams are 1) Email initiated counterfeit bank checks 2) Forged trust account checks, and 3) Compromised wire instructions. The following is a brief s… Read More +
Real Estate Attorneys Take Note: Funds Transfer Fraud or Social Engineering Fraud?
Coverage options to protect your firm from fraudulent acts.. Read More +
Trust Account Basics: Tips for Keeping Your Records in Top Shape
Answers to questions that will help your trust account records pass to a NC State Bar audit. Read More +
Avoiding Taxpayer Scams during Tax Season
Tips to avoid being the victim of a tax scam. Read More +
Keys to Selecting a Cloud Storage Provider
Tips for maintaining confidentiality while storing files online. Read More +
Keeping Your Passwords Strong and Secure
Computer passwords are the keys that “unlock” our computer and network systems. We all have more passwords than we can remember. This tends to make us a bit lazy. We use obvious and easy-to-remember passwords – even the word “password” itself. Or worse: we don’t use them at a… Read More +
Mobile Device Security: Has Your Client's Smartphone Been Hacked?
If you're a litigator, cell phones can be a powerful tool in discovery. They may contain a client's (or opposing party's) text messages, e-mails, GPS data, personal photographs, social media, data files and let’s not forget - they also contain phone call records. Modern smartphones do so many things… Read More +
A 5 Item List to Check Twice- Getting Your Firm’s Security Plan Off the Naughty List
5 steps to improve office security Read More +
Auto Accident UIM Claims: The Full Release – Beware the Snake In the Grass
Avoiding malpractice traps in a Full Release when a claim against an underinsured motorist is pending Read More +
How to Perform a Quarterly Trust Reconciliation
Steps to properly manage the State Bar's quarterly trust account reconciliation Read More +
The Top 15 Things You Can Do to Avoid a Malpractice Claim – Part 2
A continuation of tips from our October issue. Read More +
The Top 15 Things You Can Do to Avoid a Malpractice Claim - Part 1
Proactive steps you can take to avoid a malpractice claim Read More +
Four Ways to Turn a Blunder Into a Bonanza
Learning from mistakes to be a better lawyer Read More +
Malpractice Alert: When “Thirty Days After Service” Doesn’t Mean Thirty Days After Service
Determining the deadline for filing notice of appeal after final judgment, according to NC Court of Appeals ruling Read More +
The Best Approach to Cybersecurity: Being Proactive
Steps to help protect your data from cyber attacks Read More +
Lawyers Beware: A Single Data Breach Can Bring Down a Practice
The dangers of being underinsured for a data breach Read More +
Internet Explorer Bug Squashes Browser Reliability
Reasons why you should switch from using internet explorer to another browser. Read More +
New “Google.docs” Email Phishing Scam Alert: Don’t Trust The Sender of “Important Documents” Link Even If You Know Him
Google.docs scam alert when unsolicited document is uploaded to your account. Read More +
The Tax Implications of Windsor, for You and Your Clients
Tax procedures affected by Windsor ruling. Read More +