I did not grow up in a boat family, but my wife did. They had a little Boston Whaler that they trailered to the Chesapeake on the weekends and used for water skiing, crabbing, and otherwise doing fun summer stuff on the water. The photos from that time look amazing, and they all reminisce about how fun those days were. But one day when my wife and her folks were reliving some fun boating memory, my father-in-law pulled me aside and told me: “the two best days in a boat owner’s life are the day you buy the boat and the day you sell it.”   Read More +

Next time someone tells you “No good deed goes unpunished,” don’t believe them.   The truth is, no good deed goes unrewarded, although the payoff might not occur until later – maybe years or decades later – and in a way you never imagined.   Read More +

Now that most lawyers have returned to the office in some form or another, they are having to grapple with thorny questions from pre-pandemic times. Such as: whose turn is it to clean the break room? Who left the coffee on? What is that thing growing in the fridge? “Even when people aren’t flagran… Read More +

If you’re retiring and want to sell your law practice, how to determine if a potential purchaser is the right one? What sort of due diligence is required? How to avoid common legal, financial and ethical pitfalls? NC State Bar 2023 Formal Ethics Opinions 1, adopted April 21, 2023, sheds light on these a… 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 +

Monday, January 9, 2023, the North Carolina Land Title Association emailed a notice to members regarding the recent cyberattack that disrupted operations at thirteen Register of Deeds offices across North Carolina.   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 +