I’m not a doctor, but I play one on the internet. A few years ago, an Italian orthopedist spoke at a medical conference about some special technique she invented. The conference materials apparently listed my email address for the doctor’s contact information (her actual email is different from min… Read More +
The NC Secretary of State’s Office is currently seeking comments on the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) #1 untilNovember 30, 2022. To review and submit comments, please visit www.sosnc.gov/rulemaking. Read More +
This news probably won’t come as a surprise, but practicing law is getting harder all the time. The usual suspects – market volatility, rising competition, economic uncertainty – have all been exacerbated by the pandemic. Which means the short-term forecast calls for continuing stormclouds. … Read More +
If you want to get more clients per marketing dollar, start keeping closer tabs on Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV). CLTV is a marketing term that measures the investment and effort required to keep your current client base happy, loyal and profitable. “Customer lifetime value (CLV or customer LTV) … Read More +
A quick glimpse at the steps to take for e-discovery in your litigation case. Read More +
A quick tip sheet highlighting password best practices to help secure your data. Read More +
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 +
This book is an objective guide for the third-year law student and the new associate to be successful. By knowing in advance the challenges that you will face heading into your first year of practice, you can ease the transition from law school to the practice of law and be on a path to success. Read More +
As part of North Carolina’s eCourts initiative, the N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) will be introducing a new eFiling system, known as File & Serve, that will allow attorneys statewide for the first time ever to submit documents and case filings online. This new capability will launch later this year in four pilot counties: Harnett, Johnston, Lee, and Wake. Read More +
The House and Senate both approved House Bill 776, and Governor Cooper signed the Remote Online Notarization (RON) into law on July 8, 2022. This legislation allows notaries to identify individuals and notarize their signatures using internet technologies. Homebuyers, for example, will be able to close loans and buy houses remotely. Read More +
Newsletter includes The Lawyer Who Stopped Chasing Squirrels; Common Litigation Errors: Missed Deadlines; Emergency Video Notarization (EVN) is Back and REN is on the Way: NC Secretary of State Seeks Public Comments; and Erik Mazzone's LPM Spotlight - Document Automation 101: Techniques You Use Today Without Spending a Dollar. Read More +
Newsletter includes the following: In Praise of Bricks and Old Mortar; Law Firm Buying and Selling Trends; Using Technology to Address Access to Courts and Justice; and the new Lawyers Practice Management Spotlight by Erik Mazzone - Top iOS16 Features for Lawyers. Read More +
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 Compliance Counsel Peter Bolac discusses frauds and scams that target attorney trust accounts. Read More +
As part of North Carolina’s eCourts initiative, the N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) will be introducing a new eFiling system, known as File & Serve, that will allow attorneys statewide for the first time ever to submit documents and case filings online. This new capability will launch later this year in four pilot counties: Harnett, Johnston, Lee, and Wake.
The House and Senate both approved House Bill 776, and Governor Cooper signed the Remote Online Notarization (RON) into law on July 8, 2022. This legislation allows notaries to identify individuals and notarize their signatures using internet technologies. Homebuyers, for example, will be able to close loans and buy houses remotely.