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 +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs - Before Agreeing to Serve as Local Counsel – Stop and Think!
When you get that call from an out-of-state attorney asking you to serve as local counsel, consider the risks. You might think that being local counsel is a ministerial act or duty; something necessary for the out-of-state lawyer to obtain admission pro hac vice to represent his or her client in a North Carolina court. 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 +
Cybersecurity Made Easier
Resources to help small firms with cybersecurity issues. Read More +
Are You Aware of the New North Carolina Power of Attorney Statute effective January 1, 2018?
Highlighting changes to the Power of Attorney statutes that take effect on January 1, 2018. Read More +
Social Media -Too Much Information! Advice to Comply with 2014 FEO 5
Information for discussing social media legal issues with clients. Read More +
Avoiding Spam Calls on Your Cell Phone
Tips to avoid receiving unwanted phone calls on your cell phone. Read More +
The High Cost of Ransomware
A look at the impact of ransomware and tips to avoid becoming a victim. 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 +
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 +
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 +
You are the First Line of Defense Against Hackers
Tips to help a law firm defend against a variety of computer dangers. Read More +
Coverage Options When Leaving Private Practice
Information to help maintain malpractice coverage so you're not exposed to a claim when leaving private practice. Read More +
Make Sure Your Escape Routes Are Clear Before You Need To Use Them
Tips for testing a business continuity/disaster recovery plan to make sure it functions as anticipated. Read More +
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance Claims – Common Errors
Tips to avoid common traps in UM/UIM claims. Read More +
Trust Account Maintenance
Trust Account Maintenance is an ongoing job. Below are 5 steps to assist with that process. Step 1: Review all outstanding checks. This must be done before you can truly evaluate the client ledger balances. A ledger with a $0.00 balance listing checks that have not cleared the bank is a prob… Read More +
Practicing Law in a Post-Marriage Equality North Carolina: Issues Spotting for the Non-Family Law Practitioner
North Carolina’s constitutional ban on same sex marriage, Amendment One, was struck down on October 10, 2014 by Judge Cogburn in Gen. Synod of the United Church of Christ v. Resinger. 12 F. Supp. 3d 790, 791 (W.D.N.C. 2014). Not a full year later, after working its way to the Supreme Court, Obergefell v. … Read More +
