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Retain Paper Copies Of These 7 Records

by Jay Reeves | August 8, 2022

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

categories: Risk Management
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State Bar Proposes No Multiple Billing of Simultaneous Clients

by Jay Reeves | August 5, 2022

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

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How Law Firm Analytics Can Help Your Practice

by Jay Reeves | August 3, 2022

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

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New Business Rules Take Effect in North Carolina

by Jay Reeves | August 1, 2022

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

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You Say Amicus, I Say Certiorari

by Jay Reeves | July 27, 2022

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

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Watch Out for This Fake State Bar Email Scam

by Jay Reeves | July 25, 2022

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

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State Bar Opinion Clarifies Ethical Duties of Attorney GAL 

by Jay Reeves | July 22, 2022

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

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The Supreme Court of North Carolina has adopted amendments to the North Carolina Business Court Rules. The Supreme Court’s order amending the rules was adopted on 15 June 2022 and is effective on 1 July 2022.   Among other things, the Supreme Court’s order amends the rules related to formatting, sealed documents and protective orders, hearings and conduct, motions and briefs, and pretrial hearings. All interested persons are encouraged to read the Supreme Court’s order in its entirety.  

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