Risk Management
Unfortunately, the practice of law today requires an understanding of cyber risks, exposure and mitigation practices. Client data and funds held by law firms are attractive targets, and … Read More
Risk Management
I hope that everyone has received and reviewed their complimentary copy of the ABA’s Cyber guide provided by Lawyers Mutual. I plan to read my copy soon! All kidding aside, I… Read More
Risk Management
As a Lawyers Mutual insured, you have seen the articles, alerts and blogs we have posted about our growing concern of cyber threats. We have partnered with the American Bar Association’… Read More
Risk Management
To the surprise of absolutely nobody, the infamous “Pharma Bro” is blaming his legal problems on his lawyer. What is more surprising is that he may have a point. Martin Shkreli i… Read More
Risk Management
Do you seem to have a knack for attracting the wrong clients? You know the ones I’m talking about: those who monopolize your time, sap your energy and don’t pay their bills. Prob… Read More
Education & Careers
Did you know there’s a new State Bar CLE requirement for every lawyer who maintains a trust account? Are you aware that computer hackers are targeting law firms, lured in part by the … Read More
Risk Management
There is no better marketing than a former client who wants to tell the world how wonderful you are, and no better platform than social media for doing that. But be careful. Social media endo… Read More
Risk Management
Knowing which clients to accept and which to turn away can be difficult. Sometimes we let our hearts rule our heads. We see the red flags but say yes anyway. We get greedy, or else we want to… Read More
Risk Management
The popular digital game Pokemon Go has become a worldwide sensation, and it’s creating legal havoc as well. Police are making arrests, lawyers are arguing about privacy, and players ar… Read More
Risk Management
Solo and small firm lawyers have plenty of things keeping them up at night—now they have to add fraud to the list. Cyber security is high on the priority list of businesses worldwide. As… 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.