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NC Appellate Courts FAQs

Information regarding NC Appellate Court changes due to COVID-19. Read More +

categories: Appellate

CLARIFICATION: COVID-19 UPDATE – Chief Justice Issues Further Extension of Time for All Filing Deadlines and Other Acts in Civil, Criminal, Estates and Special Proceedings until June 1, 2020.

Chief Justice Beasley issues order on April 13, 2020, extending filing deadlines to June 1, 2020. Click for specific details. Read More +

COVID-19 Alert: State Bar Provides Ethical Guidance for Real Estate Closings, Notarizations, and Practicing Remotely During a Pandemic

NC State Bar response to practice implications inquiries provide resources during the COVID-19 crisis. Read More +

categories: Practice Management Tips, Real Estate, Ethics

ALERT: Chief Justice Beasley Issues Order Postponing Court Proceedings Until June 1, 2020

Updated court operating order from Chief Justice Beasley. Read More +

Message of Assistance to our Policyholders

We are here to serve you. You can reach any of our staff by calling 1-800-662-8843 or emailing them. Read More +

COVID-19 and the Good Funds Settlement Act

Important information regarding the impact of COVID-19 and the Good Funds Settlement Act on real estate closings. Read More +

categories: Real Estate, Malpractice Tips

COVID-19 Update: Administrative Hearings Not Affected by Recent Orders

Additional information to our alert notifying everyone as to what is not covered by the recent Chief Justice's Order. Read More +

Beware of Rats! Disruption During Pandemic Brings Out the Fraudsters!

A description of some fraud attempts that have been reported to LM during the COVID-19 crisis. Read More +

categories: Fraud

Practical Tips for Avoiding Malpractice During COVID-19 Pandemic

Worried about making a mistake during the pandemic? Here are some tips to avoid malpractice during the COVID-19 crisis. Read More +

COVID-19 UPDATE – Online Payment Instructions Spotlight E-Check Payment Option

To encourage online transactions, LM spotlights the E-Check payment option available to insureds via the website. Read More +

COVID-19 UPDATE – Chief Justice Issues One Month Extension of Time for All Filing Deadlines and Other Acts in Civil, Criminal, Estates and Special Proceedings.

On March 19, 2020, Chief Justice Cheri Beasley issued an updated emergency order that extended deadlines due between March 16, 2020, and April 17, 2020 until April 17, 2020. PLEASE READ to see how this impacts your filings. Read More +

COVID-19 Update: Lawyers Mutual Enacts Business Continuity Plan | Important Instructions for Policyholders

Lawyers Mutual is transitioning to a remote work environment as part of the LM Business Continuity Plan. Effective today (March 19, 2020), the Lawyers Mutual office in Cary is closed until such time the public health threat passes.  Read More +

Lawyers Mutual COVID-19 Readiness | Operations Update

Lawyers Mutual’s offices are currently open, although some staff are transitioning to remote work and we are preparing for the possibility of a temporary closure.  Read More +

COVID-19 UPDATE FROM NC JUDICIAL BRANCH – All State Courthouses Remain Open | Statutes of Limitations and Deadlines Remain in Effect

As of March 16, 2020, most matters pending in superior and district courts are continued for at least 30 days. However, according to the Order, ALL COURTS REMAIN OPEN. Therefore, all statutes of limitations and deadlines are NOT affected or tolled.  Read More +

categories: Malpractice Tips

Bad Actor Attempts to Capitalize on Legal Transaction During Public Health Crisis

Lawyers Mutual was informed of a wire fraud attempt relating to the current public health threat.  Read More +

categories: Fraud

NC STATE BAR COVID-19 Update: Important Court System Changes

Friday, March 13, 2020 Chief Justice Beasley announced several directives today affecting the operation of the North Carolina court system aimed at protecting public safety during the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus). In an order entered today, the Chief Justice has dir… Read More +

Preparation and Protection: Practical Steps for Your Law Practice During a Public Health Event

Tips for being prepared should a public health event affect your area. Read More +

categories: Disaster Planning

The Latest Cyber Risk: Vulnerability of Your Email Accounts

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting web-based email programs in breaches. Read More +

categories: Fraud

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 +

categories: Fraud, Trust Account
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NCAOC announces go-live date for eCourts File & Serve Track 1 - February 13, 2023

The Odyssey eCourts File and Serve go-live date for the four pilot counties (Wake, Harnett, Lee & Johnston) is rescheduled for Monday, February 13, 2023.

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