The Art of Sliding in Baseball and the Law
A story of how sometimes going the wrong way is the right thing to do. Read More +
ARTICLES
A Client Threatens Suicide — What Can You Do?
Information on how to handle situations when a client is in crisis. Read More +
BYTE OF PREVENTION BLOG
Mass Tort Lawyers Sued for Malpractice Over Fee Contracts
A handful of law firms representing plaintiffs in mass tort litigation have been sued for malpractice for allegedly charging excessive contingency fees in their retainer agreements. The class-action lawsuit alleges that several New Jersey and Texas firms overcharged clients in approximately 1,450 transvaginal … Read More +
Ready for a Robot Supervisor at Your Firm?
It seems that law firm managers – more so than support staff – should be worried that AI robots are coming for their jobs. Management by algorithm is fast becoming a thing. “In all of the worry about the potential of artificial intelligence to replace rank-and-file workers, we may have overl… Read More +
RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICE GUIDES
Password Security Tips
A quick tip sheet highlighting password best practices to help secure your data. Read More +
Conflicts of Interest - Infographic
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BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
Legal Malpractice Insurance in One Hour for Lawyers
The need for legal malpractice insurance isn't going away. Having an insurance policy in place to provide and pay for experienced defense counsel and, if need be, an indemnity payment, can provide the peace of mind no lawyer should be without. Read More +
Law Is a Buyer's Market: Building A Client-First Law Firm
This book explains how to create a law firm built to succeed in this new buyer’s market. It will help you adapt to the new legal market and lead your firm into the future of law. Read More +
RISK MANAGEMENT ALERTS
Lawyers Mutual is moving.
Please read: important information regarding disruption of business service for our move on May 17, 2019. Read More +
The Latest Cyber Risk: Vulnerability of Your Email Accounts
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting web-based email programs in breaches. Read More +
NEWSLETTERS
Lawyers Mutual Put Into Practice, June 2019
LM welcomes intern, changing face of the profession: Kevin Pratt, outgoing wire fraud tips, John Hester scholarship at NCSU, data security for the summer, Book Review: Ted Talks, and how going the wrong way can be the right decision Read More +
Lawyers Mutual Put Into Practice, May 2019
Protecting a client threatening suicide, interview with Camille Stell regarding changes in the legal industry, cloud storage provider considerations, Lawyers Mutual annual report, interception of incoming wires fraud, Book Review: What's Going on With Mommy?, and learning to take care of yourself from someone who struggled with it. Read More +
VIDEOS
Wire Fraud Prevention
Claims counsel Troy Crawford describes steps you can take to avoid wire fraud and what you can do if you become a victim. Read More +
NC State Bar Trust Account Scams
NC State Bar Trust Account Compliance Counsel Peter Bolac discusses frauds and scams that target attorney trust accounts. Read More +
