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Thumbs-Up Emoji Means Yes to Contract

by Jay Reeves | July 25, 2023

Better be careful using emojis in legal communications – especially if it happens during contract negotiations. You might wind up consenting to something you don’t intend to. For… Read More

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Business of Law

EVN Is Extended Through 2024

July 21, 2023

Senate Bill 552 was signed in to law by Gov. Roy Cooper on June 23. This new law allows Emergency Video Notarization (EVN) to remain in place until the end of June 2024 while work on Remote El… Read More

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Education & Careers

NC State Bar Honors Howell, Bowman and Lee

by Jay Reeves | July 19, 2023

Lawyers Mutual congratulates attorney Cheryl D. Howell, who was honored by the N.C. State Bar with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award in June. Congratulations also to the famili… Read More

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Practice of Law

Top 10 Remote Work Trends

by Jay Reeves | July 17, 2023

Lawyers and other professionals are returning to their physical offices, but they are doing so at a jog, not a sprint. A recent survey shows a 47 percent occupancy rate for commercial spaces … Read More

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Education & Careers

N.C. State Bar by the Numbers

by Jay Reeves | July 14, 2023

The legal profession is going strong, with jobs growth in June hitting a 10-year highwater mark. The legal services sector added 5,100 jobs in June 2023. Total law jobs were 1,185,100 in June… Read More

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Law Practice Management

Five Tips to Keep Your Data Safe

by Jay Reeves | July 11, 2023

While law offices have long been prime targets for cyber thieves, there has been an unprecedented wave of recent attacks on big firms. In the month of June, four BigLaw firms – Bryan Ca… Read More

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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.

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