The Law Regret Known as Walterboro
A story about overcoming regret for past choices and living in the present. Read More +
Taking the (Tax) Sting out of Taxable Settlements
Protect clients from tax burdens with a structured settlement. Read More +
What Happens in a Wire Fraud Scenario
Description of events that occurred during a wire fraud situation. Read More +
Are You Being Strategic About Your Life Plan?
A discussion of how strategic planning carries can help create a good work life balance. Read More +
An Averted Laser Attack on a Reading Lawyer
A look at the importance of how you make others feel. Read More +
Don’t Forget to Send in Your Lawyers Mutual Annual Meeting Proxy.
Reminder for policyholders to return their proxy for our annual meeting. Read More +
Mindfulness Matters
A discussion of wellness services available to attorneys and firms. Read More +
Have your Trust Accounts Been Audited by the State Bar? What’s Next?
Information regarding handling an audit by the NC State Bar of your trust account. Read More +
Fixed Fee Legal Services Online — What is the State Bar Doing about AVVO?
More information regarding the NC State Bar's proposed ethics opinion regarding Avvo legal services. Read More +
Insurance Coverage Is Not All About the Price
A reminder that there is more to insurance than the cost. Read More +
The Little Boy Who Stood On the Law
A story about a good use of outdated legal books. Read More +
Medicaid: "Ahlborn hearings" are back thanks to the 2018 federal budget which makes Medicaid provide lien reduction hearings again. But watch the deadlines!
I'll put the most important thing first, then explain it. This is just my opinion, and applies only to North Carolina law, but since deadlines may be running, I wanted to get it out there. If you settled a case (by minor settlement, signed release, or Industrial Commission approval) in which Medicaid claimed a… Read More +
Fraud Prevention: Be Wary of Communications
Tips for avoiding wire fraud via questionable communications. Read More +
In Memory of Allan B. Head
A fond reflection of Allan Head. Read More +
Updated Appellate Style Manual Is Better Than Ever
Important link for information regarding appellate court filings. Read More +
A Needy Lawyer Visits the Charleston Naval Shipyard
A story of how learning to say "no" is good for your legal practice. Read More +
New Year, New Rules
The new year dawned with the hope and promise of a new beginning, along with a resolution to exercise more. If you are anything like me, your new year’s resolutions are already in danger of fading to a mere historical curiosity. One resolution you can make and check off the list this week is to rev… Read More +
The Road Less Traveled — North Carolina Splits from Other Jurisdictions on Fee-Splitting Issue
I am sure many of you are aware of Avvo’s online legal directory. However, you may not know that Avvo, as well as a handful of other platforms, is now offering fixed fee limited scope legal services online. How do these online legal service platforms work? In the case of Avvo Legal Services, Avvo determi… Read More +
Celebrating 40 Years of Lawyers Mutual: A Look Back at Beginning
January is the time for new beginnings and reaching goals. The founders of Lawyers Mutual created a company dedicated to the attorneys of North Carolina. Their vision and dedication made Lawyers Mutual the great company it is today. To celebrate our 40th Anniversary, we take a look back at the foundation of L… Read More +
Lawyers Mutual Interview: Lisa Sheppard, Executive Director of the Chief Justice Commission on Professionalism
Lisa Sheppard has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism (CJCP). Sheppard succeeded Melvin F. Wright Jr., who retired from the position after 19 years. Sheppard graduated cum laude from Duke University in 1983 and received her juris doctor (J.D.)… Read More +
