Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: Improve Your Practice by Improving Your Engagement Agreement
A review of engagement agreements. Read More +
Giving Thanks for an Astonishing Law Life
Being thankful and looking back on a law career. Read More +
Cybersecurity Tips: Being Thankful for a Plan
Tips for creating a plan for cybersecurity. Read More +
Cybersecurity Tips: Setting You Up For Success
As we enter October, consider a goal of taking a little time each week to think about cybersecurity. Read More +
From Barrister to Barista: A Lawyer’s Journey
The secret to a happier and more successful Law Life is as simple as a cup of coffee. Read More +
Cybersecurity Tips: Data Is / Data Are / Data Where?
Just as you would not design a fire evacuation plan without knowing what the building looks like and where the offices and people are, we need to first know what data we have and where data might be found. Read More +
Section 230: How a 24-Year-Old Media Law Safeguards Your Client’s Website
Revisiting Section 230 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 +
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 +
PC Users: A Reminder to Upgrade Windows
Microsoft ends extended support for Windows 7 on January 14, 2020. Are you ready? 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 +
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 +
Do You Have The New and Improved Notary Handbook?
Information regarding the updated notary handbook. 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 +
United States Department of Labor Publishes Overtime Final Rule
A review of the US Dept. of Labor overtime rule so that your firm is in compliance in a timely manner. Read More +
The Changing Landscape of Websites and ADA Compliance
Making sure your website is web accessible is important as well as good business. Read More +
A Primer for Paralegals and Attorneys Regarding Paralegal Certification
Helpful information for attorneys and paralegals who may be considering paralegal certification for career development. Read More +
8 Key Considerations in a Law Practice Transition Agreement
Things to keep in mind for lawyers considering the sale of their law practice when they retire. Read More +
