Law Practice Management
Part 1: Introduction Small confession: there was a time, about 20 years ago, I was on a night flight back from Houston. I had spent all week at a stressful NITA advocacy program. I was exhaus… Read More
Law Practice Management
Want to be in the room the next time State Bar meets to discuss rules changes regarding legal ethics, CLE or Bar dues? There’s a virtual seat waiting for you on Youtube. The N.C. State… Read More
Law Practice Management
The average salary for law firm partners in the U.S. reached an all-time high in 2021, but there remains a sizable gap between what male and female partners are paid. The average pay for part… Read More
Law Practice Management
If you want to get more clients per marketing dollar, start keeping closer tabs on Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV). CLTV is a marketing term that measures the investment and effort required to… Read More
Law Practice Management
Did you know your risk of a cyber breach increases every time an employee leaves your firm? And if the departure was acrimonious, your risk rises exponentially. “Some who feel their di… Read More
Law Practice Management
Micro Mindfulness in Four Easy Steps When it comes to practicing mindfulness, a little bit can go a long way. In fact, small steps can create big change. “We don’t need … Read More
Law Practice Management
New York has become the first state in the country to require lawyers to take a specific CLE course in Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection. Lawyers licensed in New York will soon have … Read More
Starting a Law Practice
One big mistake law firms make when designing an employee handbook is to forget the handbook is a living document that must change over time as the firm changes. Handbooks that are set in s… Read More
Law Practice Management
When it comes to marketing your law firm, Facebook might not be a good bet. That’s especially true if you want exposure to a younger demographic. TikTok has established itself as a t… Read More
Practice of Law
When it comes to purchasing things, I am a thorough – some would ungenerously say “obsessive” - researcher. I will run down friends, experts, user reviews, Reddit postings, G… 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.