2011 Costs And Fees Changes - Frequently Asked Questions
Overview of 2011 changes to civil fees and costs in district and superior courts Read More +
A New Twist on an Old Internet Scam
Out-of-state collection ruse uses real lawyer as contact Read More +
A Style Manual for the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure
Record on appeal, briefs, typefaces and fonts, time deadlines Read More +
ALERT: Chief Justice Beasley Issues Order Postponing Court Proceedings Until June 1, 2020
Updated court operating order from Chief Justice Beasley. Read More +
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 +
Best Practices to Prevent Interception of Incoming Wires
Steps to take to avoid fraudulent interception of incoming wires to trust accounts. Read More +
Beware Email Scam
Watch out for e-requests for out-of-state debt collection 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 +
Beware! The Corporate Transparency Act is Upon Us
Beginning January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) goes into effect and will impose stringent Federal reporting requirements on many small businesses. The CTA was passed by Congress to enhance transparency in entity structures and ownership in an effort to help the government combat money laundering, foreign interference, fraud, and other illegal activities. Read More +
Breaking Down the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) for North Carolina Lawyers
In 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) of 2019 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. Read More +
Claims Arising out of Service as Registered Agent
Insurance coverage issues, reporting requirements Read More +
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 +
Common Errors in Litigation Claims
In 2021, litigation errors constituted one-third of all the claims reported to Lawyers Mutual. Plaintiff’s Personal Injury, under the litigation umbrella, constituted the single practice area with the most reported claims. Missed deadlines breed the most errors. The lack of a good calendaring and docket system is the main reason attorneys miss deadlines. Remote work and not being in the office with other attorneys and support staff has compounded this problem. Read More +
Common Errors in Real Estate: Wire Fraud Claims
Wire fraud was a problem prior to Covid-19; however, with the increase in remote work spurred by the pandemic, wire fraud has increased. Cyber-attacks have occurred in every sector of life and attorneys are not immune. In fact, real estate attorneys are a prime target for cyber criminals. 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 +
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 +
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 – 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 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 +
