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Let's Get Practical: Keys to Help Lawyers Avoid Malpractice

The legal profession is filled with complex rules and law students spend three years learning to analyze legal problems and find solutions for their client. As I learned during my internship that one of the most common claims filed against lawyers is a missing a statute of limitations – well, it intrigued me. I wondered what could be so hard about not missing a deadline. I quickly learned the difference between classroom learning and the actual practice of law. While working with Lawyers Mutual’s claims attorneys, I discovered multiple real-life situations that make dealing with a statute of limitations issue a more complex matter. This practical legal experience provided several key takeaways professionals should understand to avoid a malpractice claim.   Read More +

‘Tis Better to Give Than Receive Advice

I grew up with some very smart siblings. Three were valedictorians and all graduated with honors in college and then earned graduate degrees. I found my successes in competitive swimming and social connection. I was not valedictorian but was bestowed with the honor of class clown in high school. Needless to say, I was not a very confident student.   Read More +

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BYTE OF PREVENTION BLOG

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PRACTICE GUIDES

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BOOK LENDING LIBRARY

How to Start a Law Firm When You're Broke by Lauren Eagan

While it can seem overwhelming when you do it right starting your own firm can give you flexibility, financial independence, and a thriving career. Following the path of an attorney who achieved her goal of setting up her own successful practice, this book walks you through every step of starting a law firm -- the right way, and without breaking the bank. Includes sample forms, checklists, and a business plan. Read More +

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ALERTS

The Corporate Transparency Act: What North Carolina Law Firms Need to Know

Lawyers Mutual has published previous alerts regarding the new filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) that went into effect January 1, 2024. After reviewing additional resources, we want to emphasize concerns that we have about the risks and increased potential liability for lawyers undertaking the reporting requirements. This is especially true for the continuing reporting requirements after entity formation and initial reporting.   Read More +

eCourts Expansion Announced for 2024

The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) recently announced additional go-live plans for counties transitioning from paper files to Enterprise Justice (Odyssey), which currently serves Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Mecklenburg and Wake counties. Twelve northeastern counties comprising Track 3, as previously announced, will go live on February 5, and 10 counties comprising Track 4 (Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Guilford, Orange, Person, Vance and Warren) will go live on April 29.    Read More +

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NEWSLETTERS

Put into Practice, July 2024

Febreze Life, by Will Graebe; Changes to Nortary Act and Rules that Affect Attorneys Now, by Ann Wall; Law Practice Management Update - Creating an Effective Client Feedback Loop for Law Firms: A Comprehensive Guide, by Erik Mazzone, North Carolina News Roundup; Lawyers Mutual News, and more! Read More +

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