Can You Tell a Worm from a Bot?
You might think your computer network has been infected by a virus when it’s really suffered a Trojan attack. And what you might think is an outside hack may actually be an inside job p… Read More
You might think your computer network has been infected by a virus when it’s really suffered a Trojan attack. And what you might think is an outside hack may actually be an inside job p… Read More
Looking for training and guidance on cybersecurity that’s free and available 24/7? Check out the Small Business Cybersecurity Corner, a new website from the National Institute of Standa… Read More
Did you remember to claim the cost of your law office drone as a business deduction on your taxes this year? How about the production expenses for your YouTube channel? What’s that? Yo… Read More
Here’s some free marketing advice: it’s probably a bad idea to put an oversized image of a marijuana leaf on your law shingle. Especially if you practice in a state where pot is i… Read More
The massive Capital One data breach – one of the largest hacks in history – is a stark reminder of the importance of cyber insurance coverage. The breach affected approximately 10… Read More
The difference between a smart law practice and a stressed one sometimes comes down to a single word: outsourcing. Smart firms know when and how to outsource. Stressed firms try to keep it al… Read More
A handful of law firms representing plaintiffs in mass tort litigation have been sued for malpractice for allegedly charging excessive contingency fees in their retainer agreements. The class… Read More
It is unethical for a lawyer to prepare a separation agreement for a married couple even though both parties freely consent and lack funds to hire separate counsel. There is an inherent confl… Read More
Do you know which best-in-class law office tech products have a “sweet spot” price just for solo and small firm lawyers? If not, you can find the best buys in the 2019 Solo and Sm… Read More
The path to a Bar grievance – or worse – often begins when someone you work with doesn’t speak up. Maybe they’re too intimidated to voice their misgivings about your q… 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.