How to Respond to a Cyberattack
Your worst nightmare has become reality: you discover your law firm database has been breached and sensitive information has been compromised. What’s the first thing you should do? I… Read More
Your worst nightmare has become reality: you discover your law firm database has been breached and sensitive information has been compromised. What’s the first thing you should do? I… Read More
How would you define the phrase Thought Leadership? Would you include qualities like credibility, sincerity and authenticity? Intelligence, expertise and experience? And which comes first &n… Read More
Do you consider yourself a good crisis manager? Want to become a better one? Start by honing your communication skills. When the sky is falling, the ability to articulate a path to safety i… Read More
An attorney representing the buyer in a residential real estate closing cannot charge a separately represented seller for services that primarily benefit the buyer unless certain conditions … Read More
For attorneys in private practice, managing their Client Trust Account is, by and large, a thankless task. It’s also a critical one. All attorneys who maintain a Client Trust Account… Read More
In this age of virtual communication and digital media, don’t overlook the value of old-fashioned law firm letterhead. Letterhead that is unique, professional and consistent with your… 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.