Education & Careers
*Republished from the North Carolina State Bar Journal Fall 2023 issue. On June 14, 2023, the North Carolina Supreme Court approved the State Bar’s proposed changes to the rules of the … Read More
Risk Management
Cyber scams are so rampant it’s become risky to even deliver a pizza. In July, the Federal Trade Commission warned consumers of a current scam that targets drivers for food delivery ser… Read More
Risk Management
If you think complying with your Client Trust Account obligations in North Carolina is stressful, be thankful you’re not in California. More than 1,700 attorneys in the Golden State hav… Read More
Practice of Law
If you practice family law, you might have noticed your clientele is becoming grayer. That’s because the divorce rate for seniors has reached an all-time high, and the consequences are … Read More
Practice of Law
Want to bring your remote workers back into the office? Consider paying them to move closer to their cubicle. It worked for venture capitalist and billionaire Peter Thiel, who paid his… Read More
Law Practice Management
As you implement your firm’s marketing plan, be sure to keep the 90-9-1 rule top of mind. The rule – also known as the Participation Inequality Rule – is credited to interne… 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.