Lucy the Poodle Named a Lawyer of Distinction
A poodle in Seattle named Lucy was honored as a Lawyer of Distinction in the field of personal injury law after applying for the award and paying a membership fee. When she applied for the honor in 2017, Lucy claimed to hold a “Juris Dogtor” degree and belong to the King County Bark Association. … Read More +
How to Start a Law Firm When You're Broke by Lauren Eagan
While it can seem overwhelming when you do it right starting your own firm can give you flexibility, financial independence, and a thriving career. Following the path of an attorney who achieved her goal of setting up her own successful practice, this book walks you through every step of starting a law firm -- the right way, and without breaking the bank. Includes sample forms, checklists, and a business plan. 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 +
Practicing Law Virtually: Risk Management Tips
Running a virtual law office – if only partially and temporarily – has become the new normal for most law practices. And for some firms, especially those who have employees with young children, the change will be permanent. This will require a paradigm shift. Firms will have to change their conce… Read More +
Watch Out for These 3 Coronavirus Email Phishing Scams
Online scammers are deploying elaborate email phishing schemes to exploit COVID-19 fears and confusion. Some of the bogus emails have subject lines referring to COVID-19 testing, treatment or transmission. Some refer to stimulus checks or Paycheck Protection Program money. Others impersonate legitimate healt… 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 +
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 +
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 +