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 +
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 +
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 +
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 +
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 +
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 +
Keyboard Shortcuts: Outlook Shortcuts Get Things Done
Tips to make using Outlook easier. Read More +
Introducing Lawyers Mutual Consulting & Services
A discussion of the development of Lawyers Mutual Consulting & Services. Read More +
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 +
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 +
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 +
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 +
Attorneys, Check Your Consumer Demand Letters!
Suggestions, from case law, to help attorney demand letters not run afoul of FDCPA standards. Read More +
Internet Law Firms, Real Life Problems
A look at how contracting with internet law firms can cause issues for NC attorneys. Read More +
Protecting Yourself and Your Clients with Secure Email
Information for improving your email security. Read More +
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 +
Do You Have The New and Improved Notary Handbook?
Information regarding the updated notary handbook. Read More +
Help for Your Next Military Divorce Case
Resources for those handling a domestic case involving military personnel. Read More +
The Common Interest Doctrine: Lessons on avoiding an inadvertent waiver of the attorney-client privilege.
A review at the common interest doctrine concerning communications with interested third parties and maintaining attorney-client privilege. Read More +
The Importance of Continuity of Coverage
The discussion of a scenario where there is no coverage for a claim under a policy. Read More +
