Practice of Law
We all know that wellness is essential to a safe and successful practice. The proof is all around us. Lawyers who tend to their personal and professional wellbeing and happy and productive. L… Read More
Risk Management
The best advice for avoiding wire fraud in a real estate transaction is SIMPLE. Seller Identity Must Precede Literally Everything. That’s the headline of a new risk management br… Read More
Education & Careers
Make sure you’ve got your calendars marked for the tour dates of Lawyers Mutual’s three-hour CLE road show. We look forward to visiting your community and saying hi. If you can&rs… Read More
Risk Management
Only one in eight people in the U.S. smoked cigarettes last year, as usage rates continue to track historically low levels. In fact, more Americans now smoke weed than cigarettes. … Read More
Education & Careers
Need a guest speaker for your next firm retreat, county bar luncheon, or CLE event? Lawyers Mutual has you covered. Our panel of presenters can deliver real-life examples and practical,… Read More
Education & Careers
You can meet your annual State Bar requirements online – and at your convenience – with minimal sweat, stress and strain. Our on-demand videos bring the experts to your office. Th… 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.