Remote Bar Exams Plagued by Glitches
When bar examiners across the nation began pivoting to remote testing because of COVID, some hiccups were expected. But nobody was prepared for the avalanche of glitches that plagued th… Read More
Education & Careers
Tips for Creating a Great Website Bio
Turning a good attorney bio into a great one might be as easy as pie. Literally. Let’s say you love baking, and you’re good at it. In fact, you’re so good you… Read More
Education & Careers
Congrats to NC Bar Distinguished Service Award Winners
Congratulations to the six North Carolina attorneys who have been honored by the State Bar for their years of service to the legal profession and the state in general. In its July quarterly… Read More
Business of Law
How to Ethically Respond to a Bad Review
A former client blasts you in a Yelp review, slams you on AVVO, or posts something unflattering on Facebook. You have a choice: you can either ignore the unfavorable feedback or respond. Bu… Read More
Practice of Law
Why You Should Steer Clear of “Fun” Online Quizzes
Better think twice before clicking on one of those fun little Facebook quizzes that reveal your superpower or tell you which Disney character you most resemble. Before you can say &ld… Read More
Risk Management
Proposed Ethics Opinion on Pay-Per-Lead Advertising
If you’re thinking of signing up for an online advertising service where you pay to get client leads, better read this proposed NC Bar opinion before you do. Under Proposed 2021 Forma… Read More
Risk Management
Is Your Firm Like Weekend at Bernie’s?
Here’s a risk management tip: if your law firm is compared to the film “Weekend at Bernie’s,” it’s not a compliment. Yet that’s what happened… Read More
