Real Estate related wire fraud in North Carolina has been going on now for at least six years. Yet, both Lawyers Mutual and the State Bar are still seeing claims and grievances arising from wire fraud attacks which could have been avoided if the attorneys had followed the risk management advice of the Bar, Lawy… Read More +
Extending Time for Filing Under a Rule 3 Application and Order Extending Time to File Complaint. I came across the case of Williams v. Jennette recently and found once again the law is not what I think it is. Maybe this case will help you out of a tight spot one day. Plaintiffs commenced their suit on O… Read More +
If you think a “naming convention” is a gathering of expecting parents, think again. Ditto if you think “version history” refers to a recap of The Walking Dead episodes. And if your idea of “document management software” is a heaping pile of manila folders … w… Read More +
Being a brand-new law firm associate in the Age of COVID is different in some ways than it was just a few years ago. For example, working remotely might be a necessity, and water cooler conversations may occur virtually rather than face-to-face. But in most respects, the same principles apply, s… 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 +
Temporary Emergency Video Notarization Law Expires March 1, 2021 Read More +
Pratice Points with Marg Scruggs, Real Estate Risk Management, Cyber Insurance and Jay Reeve's article, The Dog in the File Cabinet. Also included, Recommended Resources and the Highlighted Practice Guide of the month, Disaster Planning and Recovery. Read More +
Law Lessons from Shoeless Joe, Limited Scope Representations, GAL Checkup, Data Breach Incident Response Plan 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 +
