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 +
You are the First Line of Defense Against Hackers
Tips to help a law firm defend against a variety of computer dangers. Read More +
How I Got Hooked by a Fishy Client
The fish story of a client who got caught cheating and tried to get off the hook. Read More +
Why Professional Liability Premiums Change: Factors that Affect Pricing (Part Deux)
A discussion of how areas of practice, policy limits, and deductibles affect premiums. Read More +
The Good, the Bad, and Windows 10
A look at the ups and downs of upgrading to Windows 10. 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 +
Successful Succession Planning
Q&A with Camille Stell regarding best practices for a successful law firm succession plan and retirement. Read More +
3 Steps to Success Using Financial Goals
Information regarding reviewing your firm's financial performance and establishing budget goals to be more profitable. Read More +
Developing a Power User for Your Office: Improving Efficiency and Security
Suggestions for finding a staff member to lead the team in technology matters so that everything runs more efficiently. 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 +
Time to Plan! Retirement and Estate Planning for the Small Firm Partner or Solo Practitioner
The fundamental principal of estate planning is to anticipate and prepare for the major life events, particularly, what will happen to one’s property upon disability or death. The same line of thought can and should be applied to your law practice. Preparing and implementing a plan for your pr… Read More +