Education & Careers
If you’re angling for a promotion at your law firm, start by asking for one. Too many lawyers make the mistake of assuming their value to the firm is recognized and appreciated, and t… Read More
Did you know the NCAA Basketball Tournament celebrates its 83rd birthday this year, having been started in 1939? And did you know the original field was only eight teams, growing over time … Read More
Practice of Law
Will binge-watching Tiger King or Making a Murderer improve your trial skills? Possibly, says one litigator and aficionado of true crime TV and podcasts. “Most, if not all of u… Read More
Risk Management
Here’s some risk management advice: if you’re in a virtual trial, don’t use the chat function to coach your client while testifying. You might wind up having your law lice… Read More
Risk Management
Real estate lawyers are prime targets for wire fraud scams, and the NC State Bar recently ruled that closing attorneys may be accountable for losses resulting from such scams. In 2020 Forma… Read More
Practice of Law
The NC State Bar has issued a comprehensive study of the secure leave policies that apply to state trial and appellate courts. The report, released in October 2021, is the result of nine mo… 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.