Common Errors in Real Estate-Wire Fraud Claims
Wire fraud was a problem prior to Covid-19; however, with the increase in remote work spurred by the pandemic, wire fraud has increased. Cyber-attacks have occurred in every sector of life and attorneys are not immune. In fact, real estate attorneys are a prime target for cyber criminals. Read More +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: Timely Respond to Discovery Requests or Risk Waiver of All Objections, Including Privilege!
Sometimes we lawyers take discovery deadlines lightly. So what’s the worst that can happen? Opposing counsel files a motion to compel discovery, and the Court enters an order compelling discovery? Read More +
Duty to Report: Don’t Be an Ostrich
We have all heard the saying, “Don’t bury your head in the sand.” It was once believed that ostriches buried their heads in the sand to avoid predators. The theory was that ostriches were so simple-minded that they thought that, if they couldn’t see their predators, then their pred… Read More +
There's a Caveat - Responding to Requests For Your Estate File
If the calls we receive at Lawyers Mutual are any indication, there has been a significant increase in estate litigation in recent years. A consequence of all that litigation is that estate planning attorneys are regularly receiving requests for their client files. The request may take the form of an informal p… Read More +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs
Rule 3 – Delayed Service of Complaint - It’s the Summons that Counts! Last month, I wrote about Williams v. Jennette and using Rule 6(b) to enlarge the time for filing the complaint that was filed using the Rule 3 “Delayed Service of Complaint” process. Today, I would like to take a ste… Read More +
Law Lessons from Shoeless Joe’s Last Ballgame
Law Lessons from Shoeless Joe’s Last Ballgame Read More +
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 +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: Improve Your Practice by Improving Your Engagement Agreement
A review of engagement agreements. Read More +
Estate Administration Traps
Examples of common estate planning errors. Read More +
A Valentine’s Day Lawyer in the Police Blotter
A Valentine’s Day story about the redemptive power of love. Read More +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: It’s a New Year; Fire a Client!
Five reasons why you should review your client files this New Year and fire at least one client. Read More +
Estate Planning Traps
Common estate planning errors Lawyers Mutual is seeing and how to avoid them. Read More +
Avoiding Equitable Distribution & Alimony Claims
Equitable distribution and alimony claims review. Read More +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: Alias or Pluries Summons – A Mistake Waiting to Happen
Preventing Alias or Pluries summonses mistakes. Read More +
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 +
Cybersecurity Tips: Starting Fresh in the New Year
File removal, a cybersecurity resolution for 2021. Read More +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: The Trustee’s Duty of Neutrality
Do you ever serve as trustee of a client’s trust? 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 +
