Patrick is the Vice President of Enterprise and Operational Risk Management at Lawyers Mutual as well as filling the roles of Corporate Secretary and Director of Information Security. He is an NCSB board certified specialist in Privacy & Information Security Law and has been designated a Fellow of Information Privacy and a Privacy Law Specialist by the IAPP. He is always happy to talk about his collection of tinfoil hats or to discuss risk management advice and resources that you may find helpful - you may reach him at 800.662.8843 or patrick@lawyersmutualnc.com.
This is not a post about Halloween or urban legends, but something that can be just as scary. We are talking about those hidden threats – places you would not always think of when considering the security of your network.
The scariest of all is the one you don’t think of much, but it knows yo… Read More
The good news is, not likely.
Why do we talk about internal threats when dealing with cyber security? Research shows that about 28% of all data breaches are the result of internal actors. (Verizon 2018 Data Breach Investigations Report)
Most of the internal risks can be placed into three categorie… Read More
It is comforting to think of cyber threats as always targeting specific people or companies. That allows us to believe that if we are small enough, are not involved in high-profile matters, or are outside of a big city that we are at a reduced risk for cyber attacks. Unfortunately, this is a false s… Read More
Do you remember when you actually received a toy prize in a box of cereal or snacks such as Cracker Jacks? Those little plastic or metal choking hazards made eating an adventure in and of itself. And the thrill of discovering one (without swallowing it) – priceless! Now you get a code or… Read More
The new year dawned with the hope and promise of a new beginning, along with a resolution to exercise more. If you are anything like me, your new year’s resolutions are already in danger of fading to a mere historical curiosity.
One resolution you can make and check off the list this week is to rev… Read More
Information regarding changes to NC Power of Attorney statutes that require edits to existing forms. Read More
In celebration of our 40th anniversary, a reminder of some of the benefits of being insured with us. Read More
The immediate impact of Hurricane Harvey is subsiding, and while there will continue to be damage from ongoing flood correction measures, the focus now turns to clean up and recovery.
Here in North Carolina it has not been a year since Hurricane Matthew caused flooding and devastation in our state.
And … Read More
This topic arises frequently in an office-sharing situation, and the more important question is, do your clients know and understand who their attorneys are – and who they are not? While it may be tempting to try and “join forces” for advertising purposes, if you are not a law firm, then… Read More
Information regarding the updated notary handbook. Read More
Information to help maintain malpractice coverage so you're not exposed to a claim when leaving private practice. Read More
Congratulations on passing the Bar exam! You have your degree and your license, now what do you do? Here are a few items to consider and assist you as you begin your practice – whether as a solo attorney, starting a law firm, or joining an established practice.
Become familiar with the NC S… Read More
Tips for new lawyers beginning their practice of law. Read More
Things to consider when sharing an office space Read More
How to avoid gaps in your malpractice coverage Read More
