Finding Your Law Power in a Pandemic
“Never let a good crisis go to waste.” For a mighty boost to your Law Life, add the above words to your firm’s mission statement. The precise origin of the quote is unclear. It has been attributed to Winston Churchill, Homer Simpson, and Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer. One undeniable … Read More +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs
When it comes to Equitable Distribution, Complaint, Counterclaim, or Motion – It's Your Choice A few months ago, I received a call from an insured asking for help. She represented a party in a domestic case. She decided to file a motion in the cause for equitable distribution for several reasons instead … Read More +
Help! The North Carolina State Bar Opened a Grievance Against Me. What Do I Do?
First, you need to understand how grievances are started at the North Carolina State Bar. Almost anything can trigger the opening of a grievance at the North Carolina State Bar, but typically someone submits a complaint. And while a complaint usually comes from a client or former client, it can really come fro… Read More +
Understanding the LM Financial Fraud Exclusionary Endorsement in Your LM Professional Liability Insurance Policy
Wire Fraud losses continue to plague real estate transactions, resulting in millions of dollars of losses around the country. The most common scenario is the buyer receiving altered wiring instructions. The State Bar is now holding the closing attorney accountable for this loss even though the closing attorney … Read More +
Real Estate Practitioners: Let’s Go Over This One More Time
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 +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs
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 +
Ever Evolving Cyber Insurance
Cyber Insurance is likely still in its infancy, but it’s safe to say that the honeymoon is over and the volatility stage is at hand. Cyber risks are increasing and Cyber Insurance must grow and change to meet the threat. Here are some of the changes I am seeing as I assist clients with their C… Read More +
The Dog in the File Cabinet
One day a lawyer heard barking sounds coming from his file cabinet. Opening it, he was surprised to find a pack of dogs living inside. Some were newborn puppies. Others were full-grown Mastiffs and Great Danes. All were yapping, snarling and howling. The racket would have driven even saintly Cesar Millan to th… Read More +
Law Lessons from Shoeless Joe’s Last Ballgame
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Practice Points With Mark Scruggs - “Limited Scope” Representations
Rrecommendations for a successful limited scope representation. Read More +
Time for a GAL Checkup
Guardian ad Litems risk management tips. Read More +
Estates And Trusts Step 1: Who Is Your Client?
Identifying your client in estate and trust matters. Read More +
Professionalism in the Practice of Law
Mental health and the legal profession. Read More +
It Was the Best of Times, A Father’s Day Greeting from Dickens
Within that opening line to A Tale of Two Cities lies the secret to a long and happy Law Life. Read More +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: Improve Your Practice by Improving Your Engagement Agreement
A review of engagement agreements. Read More +
Lawyers Mutual Welcomes Shawn Singleton As Summer Intern
Summer intern announced. Read More +
Sharon Parker Selected as Chair of the Lawyers Mutual Board of Directors
Lawyers Mutual announces a change to its Board of Directors. Read More +
Let Your Voice Be Heard: Return Your Lawyers Mutual Annual Meeting Proxy
Proxies are due May 11, 2021. Read More +
The Clock is Ticking: Heads Up for Condo Developer’s Counsel
Looming deadline within the NC Condominium Act for developers. Read More +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: The Accidental Pro Bono Client
The accidental pro bono client (i.e., non-paying or slow-paying client) Read More +
