Practice of Law
We all understand the importance of wellness, but we sometimes have trouble maintaining it. BarCARES can help. BarCARES is a confidential, short-term wellness intervention program available … Read More
Education & Careers
Here’s some free risk management advice: if you’re going to make snarky comments about a judge’s ruling, don’t do it in the courtroom in front of a live microphone. An… Read More
Law Students
When it comes to passing the bar examination, it seems Artificial Intelligence is better than Law School Intelligence. In a recent mano-a-machina competition, an upgraded version of Cha… Read More
Practice of Law
If you are embroiled in a fee spat with a client, you’d better brush up on your ethical obligations. Under the Rules of Professional Conduct, you must notify your client of the N.C. Bar… Read More
Law Practice Management
If you want your LinkedIn posts to go viral, try making them less promotional and more personal. By emphasizing the “social” aspect of social media, you’re more likely to ma… Read More
Risk Management
Here’s some risk management advice for litigators: it’s not a good sign if a judge says your motion “threw more punches than it pulled, and some were below the belt” an… 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.