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Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: The Intake Interview - One Path to a Satisfied Client (And Lawyer)

A solid intake interview will go a long way to making sure the cases you choose to work on are fulfilling for you and your clients. Read More +

categories: Practice Management, Client Relations, Risk Management, Client Relations

Cybersecurity Tips: Starting Fresh in the New Year

File removal, a cybersecurity resolution for 2021. Read More +

categories: Practice Management, Technology, Risk Management, File Management

Practice points with Mark Scruggs: Get It Outta There!

Don’t let affirmative defenses that you deem meritless remain in the Answer and a part of the case.  Read More +

categories: Practice Management, Substantive Law, Ethics, Risk Management

The Lawyer Who Heard a Strange Whisper

Once there was a lawyer who woke in the middle of the night to a strange whisper. Read More +

categories: Practice Management, Client Relations, Wellness, Client Relations

Cybersecurity Tips: Multifactor Authentication

Multifactor Authentication (MFA) combines your user ID and password (together they are one factor) with one or more other forms of authentication to prove you are the person who should have access. Read More +

categories: Practice Management Tips, Practice Management, Technology

30 Minute Risk Management Check Up

As we head into summer, why not take a moment to assess your law firm’s policies, procedures and best practices to ensure your law firm operations are on solid footing. Read More +

categories: Practice Management Tips, Practice Management, Law Practice Management, Risk Management, File Management

Networking from 6 Feet

Stay-at-home orders and self-quarantine are impacting our ability to leave home, but they don’t mean our networking efforts have to cease. Having a vibrant network is essential to keeping your law practice healthy. Read More +

categories: Practice Management, Wellness

Managing a Solo or Small Firm During a Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way we do business. If your practice was already prepared for remote work, or if you had to figure it out on the fly, here are some tips for making sure you are practicing safely in this strange, new world. Read More +

categories: Practice Management Tips, Practice Management, Law Practice Management, Disaster Planning, Risk Management

Plan Ahead for Closing a Law Practice

Suffice it to say, it is rather uneasy to think about circumstances that could render an attorney unable to practice law.  Whether from an accident, disability, illness, or untimely death, attorneys must be prepared.  Read More +

categories: Practice Management Tips, Succession Planning, Practice Management, Law Practice Management, Disaster Planning

Keyboard Shortcuts: Outlook Shortcuts Get Things Done

Tips to make using Outlook easier. Read More +

categories: Practice Management, Technology

Introducing Lawyers Mutual Consulting & Services

A discussion of the development of Lawyers Mutual Consulting & Services. Read More +

categories: Practice Management, Succession

The Road Less Traveled — North Carolina Splits from Other Jurisdictions on Fee-Splitting Issue

I am sure many of you are aware of Avvo’s online legal directory. However, you may not know that Avvo, as well as a handful of other platforms, is now offering fixed fee limited scope legal services online. How do these online legal service platforms work? In the case of Avvo Legal Services, Avvo determi… Read More +

categories: Practice Management, Ethics

Why I love Monthly Subscription Fees

Lee Rosen describes why paying a monthly fee for software is a good idea for law firms. Read More +

categories: Practice Management, Technology, Accounting

Coming to Terms (and into Compliance) with the Trust Accounting Rule Amendments

Information regarding the new trust account amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct. Read More +

categories: Law Practice Management, Practice Management, Practice Management Tips, Trust Account, Finance

First Ever OCR Settlement of Enforcement Action Against HIPAA Business Associate Due to PHI Breach - $650,000 Monetary Resolution Payment

Warning for attorneys advising clients regarding HIPAA business associate agreements. Read More +

categories: Substantive Law, Risk Management, Practice Management, Practice Management Tips, Substantive, Malpractice Tips, Litigation

Attorneys, Check Your Consumer Demand Letters!

Suggestions, from case law, to help attorney demand letters not run afoul of FDCPA standards. Read More +

categories: Substantive Law, Risk Management, Practice Management, Practice Management Tips, Substantive, Malpractice Tips, Litigation, Debt Collection

Internet Law Firms, Real Life Problems

A look at how contracting with internet law firms can cause issues for NC attorneys. Read More +

categories: Law Practice Management, Social Media, Technology, Practice Management, Practice Management Tips, Technology, Social Media, Technology, Tech Tips, Tech Tips, Marketing

Protecting Yourself and Your Clients with Secure Email

Information for improving your email security. Read More +

categories: Law Practice Management, Technology, Practice Management, Practice Management Tips, Technology, Tech Tips, Security

Should I Buy Insurance Coverage from the Rental Car Company?

A review of reasons to purchase rental car coverage from the rental agency. Read More +

categories: Risk Management, Practice Management, Practice Management Tips, Insurance

Do You Have The New and Improved Notary Handbook?

Information regarding the updated notary handbook. Read More +

categories: Law Practice Management, Legal Careers, Practice Management, Practice Management Tips, Productivity, Support Staff, Career
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