Education & Careers
If you run a law practice, you’re an entrepreneur, whether you consider yourself one or not. So what better way to spend the holidays than watching a film that offers valuable tips and … Read More
Education & Careers
How does the Post-It Note – a small, square, unassuming scrap of paper – survive in a sleek, cyber world? Because it works. And because no software program, app or messaging platf… Read More
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In the wake of one of the most devastating hurricanes in US history, NC lawyers are needed to help in recovery efforts. Hurricane Florence struck North Carolina more than two months ago. But … Read More
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A powerful opening is a key to persuasive legal writing, but a weak close can make it all for naught. Too often, lawyers overlook this when drafting a brief or delivering an oral argument. Th… Read More
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Not all clients are in crisis situations – even if the tone of their email or phone call suggests they are. When there is a real, bona fide crisis, what are the lawyer’s ethical ob… Read More
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I’m thinking of a word. It starts with the letter E. It has four letters and has been known to cause grumbling, anxiety and strike fear in the hearts of law students everywhere. Exam ti… Read More
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If you’re like me – and by me I mean all right-minded people in the universe – you’re a single-spacer. In fact, I was under the impression that this argument ended lon… Read More
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At a growing number of cities across the nation, lawyers don’t have to chase ambulances anymore – ambulances are bringing sick and injured patients directly to them. It’s pa… Read More
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There’s no “right” look for a law firm website – but there’s one thing yours should do, or you might as well take it down. It should tell a story. The goal of t… Read More
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Here’s a fun marketing tip: take your clients to the movies. It works for one Connecticut lawyer, who schedules group outings to the local cinema as a way of thanking her clients. It&rs… Read More
Lawyers Mutual has published previous alerts regarding the new filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) that went into effect January 1, 2024. After reviewing additional resources, we want to emphasize concerns that we have about the risks and increased potential liability for lawyers undertaking the reporting requirements. This is especially true for the continuing reporting requirements after entity formation and initial reporting.
The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) recently announced additional go-live plans for counties transitioning from paper files to Enterprise Justice (Odyssey), which currently serves Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Mecklenburg and Wake counties. Twelve northeastern counties comprising Track 3, as previously announced, will go live on February 5, and 10 counties comprising Track 4 (Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Guilford, Orange, Person, Vance and Warren) will go live on April 29.