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NC Deeds Offices Hit by Cyberattack

by Jay Reeves | January 24, 2023

Cyber-criminals are launching strikes against government record sites nationwide, temporarily crippling the Register of Deeds offices in 13 North Carolina counties.Beginning in late 2022, reco… Read More

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Lawyer Sanctioned for Plagiarizing Opponent’s Motion

by Jay Reeves | January 11, 2023

When you hear the word “plagiarism,” you probably think of student essays and literary works, not legal work product. And yet lawyers can be plagiarists as easily as high schooler… Read More

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Be Careful When Emailing Privileged Documents

by Jay Reeves | January 9, 2023

Here’s a risk management reminder: careless handling of a privileged communication can jeopardize its privileged status. This can include inadvertently showing, sharing or sending it to… Read More

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Missed Deadlines Are Top Cause of Legal Malpractice

by Claire Modlin | December 30, 2022

First the bad news: blown statutes of limitation and other critical deadlines are the leading cause of malpractice claims. The good news: with a little effort and the right systems, you can d… Read More

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5 Ways to Eliminate ROT in Your Firm

by Jay Reeves | December 19, 2022

Do you know how much ROT is in your law firm? If not, you should find out. In the world of information technology, ROT stands for Redundant, Obsolete or Trivial data stored in your firm&rsquo… Read More

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NCAOC announces go-live date for eCourts File & Serve Track 1 - February 13, 2023

The Odyssey eCourts File and Serve go-live date for the four pilot counties (Wake, Harnett, Lee & Johnston) is rescheduled for Monday, February 13, 2023.

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Monday, January 9, 2023, the North Carolina Land Title Association emailed a notice to members regarding the recent cyberattack that disrupted operations at thirteen Register of Deeds offices across North Carolina.  

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