Law Practice Management
If your law practice is not quite where you want it to be, perhaps it’s time to take a look at your habits. There’s a good chance some behaviors that no longer serve you wel… Read More
Law Practice Management
Did you know you can make changes to your Lawyers Mutual policy without leaving your desk? You can add or remove a lawyer, notify your carrier of an address change, or request an Extended Rep… Read More
Law Practice Management
You probably know that the Rules of Professional Conduct impose an ethical duty of competence in technology. What you might not know are the specifics of that duty – or how to meet thos… Read More
Law Practice Management
If you want your LinkedIn posts to go viral, try making them less promotional and more personal. By emphasizing the “social” aspect of social media, you’re more likely to ma… Read More
Law Practice Management
A passion for education, combined with expertise in legal accounting, has made Brenda Barnes a go-to person for helping law firms get their finances in order. Now she is sharing some of her s… Read More
Law Practice Management
Do you subscribe to the newsletter that brings expertly curated tips on running your law office straight to your inbox each month? Lawyers Mutual Practice Reimagined – “A digest o… Read More
Law Practice Management
Many books about partner compensation are written from a BigLaw perspective. But authors Camille Stell and Brenda Barnes recognize that most lawyers work in smaller and mid-size firms where co… Read More
Law Practice Management
Sometimes you have to be away from the office for an extended time because of a health issue, personal matter or unexpected crisis. Other times you need some time off for mental health reasons… Read More
Law Practice Management
Creating an inclusive workplace is sometimes as easy as making a simple connection over a sports team, a movie, or pets. Unfortunately, up to 70 percent of professionals say their workplaces … Read More
Law Practice Management
The forecast for the 2023 legal marketplace calls for continued clouds and scattered storms. That prediction comes on the heels of a strong 2022 but with looming questions about sustainabilit… Read More
For lawyers handling real estate closings, it’s important to know that seller fraud continues to rise, especially with the upcoming holiday season when distractions are high, and fraudsters are active.
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.