The Latest Cyber Risk: Vulnerability of Your Email Accounts
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting web-based email programs in breaches. Read More +
Effective January 1, 2018 - Chapter 32A Power of Attorney Statutes No Longer Valid
Information regarding changes to NC Power of Attorney statutes that require edits to existing forms. Read More +
New Scam Attempts Access to Lawyers' Trust Accounts via Unauthorized Auditing Service
Scammers pretend to be be authorized auditing agency in new trust account scam. Read More +
WARNING: New Twists in Fraud - Interception of Incoming Wires
Warning regarding scammers targeting incoming wires to your trust account. Read More +
Best Practices to Prevent Interception of Incoming Wires
Steps to take to avoid fraudulent interception of incoming wires to trust accounts. Read More +
End of Year, Be on High Alert for Scams
Some tips to avoid being a victim of email scams at the end of the year. Read More +
New Trust Account Rules and Appointing a Trust Account Oversight Officer
More information regarding changes to trust account management rules. Read More +
Wire Instruction Fraud Continues to Plague NC Lawyers
Tips to help prevent being a victim of a wire instruction fraud scam. Read More +
Phone Scam Spoofing Lawyers' Phone Numbers Targets NC Citizens
Information regarding attack where scammers pretend to be from a law firm. Read More +
New Phishing Attack Pretends to Be Bar Communication
New phishing attacks pretend to be communications from State Bars or Bar Associations. Read More +
Don't Be a Victim of Wire Instruction Fraud.
More information regarding avoiding scams regarding wire instructions. Read More +
If you are holding funds in trust for disbursement and receive a change in payment instructions, STOP.
Information regarding wiring transfer scams. Read More +
Put Your Hands in the Air and Give Me Your Bitcoin
Tips to avoid the risks of ransomware - the latest cyber threat. Read More +
Major Changes Anticipated For Real Estate Closing Attorneys
Discussing the move toward ATLA best practices as minimum standards. Read More +
Substantial Changes in Mechanics Lien Law Become Effective April 1
Information regarding SL 2012-158's creation of Mechanics' Liens Agents Read More +
