Retain Paper Copies Of These 7 Records
Even though we live in a paperless world, there’s still plenty of paper floating around the law office. Original signed instruments, contracts, tax records, charters, licenses, certif… Read More
State Bar Proposes No Multiple Billing of Simultaneous Clients
NC lawyers would be prohibited from separately billing multiple clients a full hourly rate for legal services provided to all clients simultaneously, under a State Bar ethics proposal. The … Read More
How Law Firm Analytics Can Help Your Practice
Do you know the three basic types of law firm analytics? If not, business experts say you’ll have difficulty reaching your law firm goals. “Business analytics, also known as da… Read More
New Business Rules Take Effect in North Carolina
Attention all business lawyers: the state Supreme Court has approved sweeping changes to the North Carolina Business Court Rules. The changes took effect July 1. Lawyers Mutual issued a Ri… Read More
Practice of Law
You Say Amicus, I Say Certiorari
What is the proper pronunciation of “amicus?” Is it AM-uh-kuss or uh-MEE-kuss? Or perhaps a-MY-kuss? If you’re unsure, don’t feel bad. Even U.S. Supreme Court Justi… Read More
Risk Management
Watch Out for This Fake State Bar Email Scam
If you receive an email from a “Jacqui Salmon” purporting to be from the NC State Bar that requests information from you, delete it immediately. There is no such employee at the… Read More
Practice of Law
State Bar Opinion Clarifies Ethical Duties of Attorney GAL
Lawyers who serve as both Guardian Ad Litem and attorney advocate in an abuse, neglect, and dependency cases cannot testify as a witness unless directed to do so by the court. That’s … Read More
