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From the Wild West to the Courtroom: Guarding Truth in the Age of Misinformation

One of the first cases I handled as a young lawyer was a small claims court breach of contract case in Indiana. I represented a business that sold a fax machine to a lawyer who failed to make payment for the equipment. We sued the lawyer for a whopping $1,243. Before the case was concluded, I left the Indiana law firm to move back to North Carolina. A year or so later, I was contacted by a lawyer representing my former client. He advised that the defendant lawyer had submitted into evidence a letter that appeared to be fabricated. The letter was dated December 7, 1991, and recited that he had spoken with me and that I told him to settle directly with the client for $86.   Read More +

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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 +

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NEWSLETTERS

Put into Practice, November 2024

From the Wild West to the Courtroom: Guarding Truth in the Age of Misinformation, by Will Graebe; Mastering Outlook Tools to Organize Your Inbox, by Erik Mazzone; Paralegal Pointers - Harnessing Artificial Intelligence: A Beginners Guide for Paralegals, by Camille Stell; Lawyers Mutual Updates; and more… Read More +

Put into Practice, October 2024

Mountains of Grief, by Will Graebe; Consistency and 9 Other Things that Help Firms Retain Clients for the Long Haul, by Erik Mazzone; Paralegal Pointers - Paralegal Credentials Explained: Certificate Programs vs. State Certification, by Camille Stell; Lawyers Mutual News; and more!   … Read More +

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