Lawyers Mutual is excited to announce a new partnership with Erik Mazzone and Mazzone Works, LLC. Erik, who is a nationally-known law practice management advisor, will be working with Lawyers Mutual to bolster our law practice management capabilities. Read More +
If you are a plaintiff’s lawyer, I’ll bet all too often you receive a responsive pleading contesting service of the summons and complaint and personal jurisdiction over the defendant. Sometimes your client’s case may be threatened if the statute of limitations has expired. Read More +
Even though we live in a paperless world, there’s still plenty of paper floating around the law office. Original signed instruments, contracts, tax records, charters, licenses, certificates, and on and on. Law firms attract physical paper. “From passwords and permits to tax documents, there are … Read More +
NC lawyers would be prohibited from separately billing multiple clients a full hourly rate for legal services provided to all clients simultaneously, under a State Bar ethics proposal. The rationale: any increase in the lawyer’s efficiency in providing legal services must be passed on to the client. T… 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 +
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 +
The Supreme Court of North Carolina has adopted amendments to the North Carolina Business Court Rules. The Supreme Court’s order amending the rules was adopted on 15 June 2022 and is effective on 1 July 2022. Among other things, the Supreme Court’s order amends the rules related to formatting, sealed documents and protective orders, hearings and conduct, motions and briefs, and pretrial hearings. All interested persons are encouraged to read the Supreme Court’s order in its entirety. Read More +
RM Alert-Common Errors in Estates and Trusts, Here’s to The Death of Work-Life Balance, Practice Points with Mark Scruggs, Leading Law: How a Virtual Community Can Help Modernize Your Law Practice - and more. Read More +
MDRP and CRDP: A Sea Change, The Imposter Lawyer Who Froze, Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: Counterclaims: Relation Back or Not?, Requesting Files from Clients (Without Email), Future Advance Deeds of Trust - Equity Lines on Steroids, and more! 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 +
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.
The Supreme Court of North Carolina has adopted amendments to the North Carolina Business Court Rules. The Supreme Court’s order amending the rules was adopted on 15 June 2022 and is effective on 1 July 2022. Among other things, the Supreme Court’s order amends the rules related to formatting, sealed documents and protective orders, hearings and conduct, motions and briefs, and pretrial hearings. All interested persons are encouraged to read the Supreme Court’s order in its entirety.