The Secret to Making Your Practice Bloom
Tips for a better client client experience Read More +
The Ethics of Cloud Computing and Software as a Service
Tips for using cloud services ethically Read More +
Understanding Important Cyber Security Issues
How well do you understand your data security? If you’re confused by all the issues needing to be addressed, you’re not alone. Recent events at Sony Entertainment show that anyone is vulnerable if they don’t keep their systems updated. Credit card data theft at large stores such as Target and… Read More +
Frauds and Scams that Target Lawyer Trust Accounts
The State Bar continues to receive reports of frauds and scams on lawyer trust accounts resulting in six-figure losses. The three major types of scams are 1) Email initiated counterfeit bank checks 2) Forged trust account checks, and 3) Compromised wire instructions. The following is a brief s… Read More +
Client’s Guide to Understanding a Lawyer’s Trust Account
Have you found yourself stuck or at a loss for words when trying to explain your trust account to clients? Especially trying to explain the trust account in terms your clients will understand (i.e., non legalese talk)? As lawyers, you have lots of resources and CLE’s available to you to help … Read More +
Do You Have Bugs Bunny For a Client?
Bugs Bunny might be one of the most popular cartoon characters of all time, but you wouldn’t want him as a client. He’s a cocky, brash, know-it-all. He has an annoying habit of showing up at inopportune moments without an appointment. He’s addicted to carrots. Worst of all, he doesn’t … Read More +
New Style for Spring: Updated Appellate Style Manual
New Style for Spring: Updated Appellate Style Manual An updated version of the Appellate Style Manual was recently published by the Bar Association’s Appellate Rules Committee. This useful resource provides sample documents and practical notes for drafting records on appeal, briefs, writs, an… Read More +
Real Estate Attorneys Take Note: Funds Transfer Fraud or Social Engineering Fraud?
Coverage options to protect your firm from fraudulent acts.. Read More +
Trust Account Basics: Tips for Keeping Your Records in Top Shape
Answers to questions that will help your trust account records pass to a NC State Bar audit. Read More +
Avoiding Taxpayer Scams during Tax Season
Tips to avoid being the victim of a tax scam. Read More +
Lucky to be a Lawyer
March Madness! Superstitions. luck,and the practice of law. Read More +
Does Praise Really Work?
Tips for using praise to enhance employee morale and engagement. Read More +
“Of Counsel” Relationships Properly Understood
Information for properly designating "Of Counsel" relationships. Read More +
CFPB Update, Well We Wish
The most recent information regarding the CFPB changes for real estate attorneys. Read More +
Keys to Selecting a Cloud Storage Provider
Tips for maintaining confidentiality while storing files online. Read More +
7 Ways to Get Your Career Unstuck
Tips for reinvigorating your legal career. Read More +
Who is Required to Buy Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
Answers for Workers Compensation coverage questions. Read More +
Keeping Your Passwords Strong and Secure
Computer passwords are the keys that “unlock” our computer and network systems. We all have more passwords than we can remember. This tends to make us a bit lazy. We use obvious and easy-to-remember passwords – even the word “password” itself. Or worse: we don’t use them at a… Read More +
7 Keys to Adjusting Your Client Thermostat
Outside it might be freezing, but inside your office you need to keep your client relations nice and warm. Otherwise you face the chilly possibility of a Bar grievance or malpractice claim. The secret? Adjusting your client thermostat to a safe, comfortable setting – and then leaving it there as the cas… Read More +
Mobile Device Security: Has Your Client's Smartphone Been Hacked?
If you're a litigator, cell phones can be a powerful tool in discovery. They may contain a client's (or opposing party's) text messages, e-mails, GPS data, personal photographs, social media, data files and let’s not forget - they also contain phone call records. Modern smartphones do so many things… Read More +
