Risk Management
If you receive an email from a “Jacqui Salmon” purporting to be from the NC State Bar that requests information from you, delete it immediately. There is no such employee at the… Read More
Practice of Law
Lawyers who serve as both Guardian Ad Litem and attorney advocate in an abuse, neglect, and dependency cases cannot testify as a witness unless directed to do so by the court. That’s … Read More
Practice of Law
You will soon have three years instead of one to complete your Continuing Legal Education requirements, and you’ll no longer have to file a compliance report each year, in the wake of … Read More
Practice of Law
Looking for some juicy reading material for your summer getaway? You’ve come to the right place! There are lots of new titles to choose from, including the latest from best-sell… Read More
Risk Management
It’s never good when a judge accuses you of “hiding the ball” and “playing fast and loose” during the discovery process. It’s even worse when the judge s… Read More
Imagine having your very own team of legal experts just down the hall to help you with everything from marketing your practice to managing your caseload. That’s what you get when you&… 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.