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
Business of Law
While revenue growth at Biglaw firms was stagnant in 2022, the picture was rosier for midsize firms. Midsize firms had higher increases in revenue and net income last year compared to Am Law … Read More
Practice of Law
A $180 million legal malpractice lawsuit against international law firm DLA Piper ended in late May when a federal judge dismissed the case with prejudice. The lawsuit, which stemmed from a 2… Read More
Business of Law
Is Siri a key component of your Search Engine Optimization strategy? If not, your website traffic will likely suffer. Digital voice assistants like Alexa, Siri and Google Home are increasing… Read More
Practice of Law
It was a banner year in 2022 for false advertising lawsuits, including one of the largest jury verdicts in modern history. In September 2022, Monster Energy Company was awarded nearly $293 mi… Read More
Education & Careers
Success in the law requires learning new things practically every day. But sometimes what you unlearn is even more important. For example, you were taught in law school to “think… 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.