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Lawyers Mutual Business Continuity

Message of Assistance to our Policyholders (April 2, 2020)
COVID-19 UPDATE – Online Payment Instructions Spotlight E-Check Payment Option (March 24, 2020)
COVID-19 Update: Lawyers Mutual Enacts Business Continuity Plan | Important Instructions for Policyholders (March 19, 2020)

Practice Alerts

Quick Reference Guide to Orders from the Chief Justice and the North Carolina Supreme Court Related to COVID-19
Chief Justice Beasley Issues New Orders and Emergency Directives Staying Evictions and Extending Filing Deadlines (June 1, 2020)
Chief Justice Beasley Issues New Orders and Emergency Directives Expanding North Carolina Court Operations (May 21, 2020)
Temporary Emergency Video Notarizations Authorized by new North Carolina COVID-19 Relief Package - Be Careful Before You Certify (May 5, 2020)
NC Appellate Courts FAQs (April 15, 2020)
CLARIFICATION: COVID-19 UPDATE – Chief Justice Issues Further Extension of Time for All Filing Deadlines and Other Acts in Civil, Criminal, Estates and Special Proceedings until June 1, 2020. (April 14. 2020)
COVID-19 Alert: State Bar Provides Ethical Guidance for Real Estate Closings, Notarizations, and Practicing Remotely During a Pandemic (April 7, 2020)
ALERT: Chief Justice Beasley Issues Order Postponing Court Proceedings Until June 1, 2020 (April 6, 2020)
COVID-19 and the Good Funds Settlement Act (March 27, 2020)
COVID-19 Update: Administrative Hearings Not Affected by Recent Orders (March 27, 2020)
COVID-19 UPDATE – Chief Justice Issues One Month Extension of Time for All Filing Deadlines and Other Acts in Civil, Criminal, Estates and Special Proceedings. (March 19, 2020)
COVID-19 UPDATE FROM NC JUDICIAL BRANCH – All State Courthouses Remain Open | Statutes of Limitations and Deadlines Remain in Effect (March 13, 2020)
NC STATE BAR COVID-19 Update: Important Court System Changes (March 13, 2020)

Law Practice Management

Beware of Rats! Disruption During Pandemic Brings Out the Fraudsters! (March 26, 2020)

Practical Tips for Avoiding Malpractice During COVID-19 Pandemic (March 25, 2020)

Managing Employees in Remote Work Environments (March 25, 2020)
Bad Actor Attempts to Capitalize on Legal Transaction During Public Health Crisis (March 13, 2020)
Preparation and Protection: Practical Steps for Your Law Practice During a Public Health Event (March 5, 2020)

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Latest Alerts

Seller Fraud Risks Are High Especially Before the Holidays – Stay Vigilant

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.

The Corporate Transparency Act: What North Carolina Law Firms Need to Know

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.