Lawyers Mutual Put Into Practice October 2013

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7 Scary Law Office Scenarios

by Jay Reeves

For lawyers, every day is Halloween.

We fear missing a deadline. We dread looking at our to-do list. We shudder to imagine what unspeakable horror might come crawling through the door.

Registered Agent Dilemma

by Frank Bryant

Just about every lawyer who has been in private practice for any length of time has been asked to serve as registered agent for an entity.

Affordable Care Act Update and the NC Bar Association Health Plan

by William Stroud

With the opening of the federal health insurance exchanges, it may be a good time to compare your law firm health insurance rates with the NC Bar Association Health Benefit Trust.

Lawyers Mutual Partners With Solo Practice University

Lawyers Mutual is excited to announce our new partnership with Solo Practice University a web-based educational and networking community serving solo lawyers and law students.

Solo Practice University combines the benefits of an educational community, legal blog, a professional network and a legal conference. Teachers who are well-known and highly regarded in their fields, including several North Carolina attorneys, teach through a variety of methods: video, podcast, and live lectures.

View video lessons on substantive law issues (Advanced PI Practice, Appellate Practice and Procedure), technology (Introduction to e-Discovery, Virtual Law Practice), marketing (Fixing Your Fees, Fixing Your Practice) and work-life balance (Conquering the Bar Exam, Freelance Lawyering). Learn through blogposts and articles, as well as participate in the virtual community through list serve discussions.

Learn more about how this Lawyers Mutual partnership can benefit you.

Lawyers Mutual Fall CLE Schedule

Thursday, November 14    Greensboro
Thursday, November 21      Clemmons
Friday, November 22         Concord

TO REGISTER: Click the city you are interested in and it will take you to the registration page for that date and location.

TOPICS

Understanding and Mitigating the Risk of Fraud
present by panel of Lawyers Mutual Claims Attorneys

30 Tips in 30 Minutes
presented by Pegeen Turner, President, Legal Cloud Technology

Literature and the Law
presented by Jay Reeves, Attorney

Approved for 3 hours of NC State Bar CLE Credit:
2 hours of general
1 hour of ethics

For more information visit the CLE Schedule page on our website.

Support for Your Staff

Practice management tips

Procrastinators: Read This! Upgrade Windows XP

by Pegeen Turner

I love to procrastinate. You may be in the same boat. However, if your procrastination has you still using Windows XP, you need to know that Microsoft will end Windows XP support in April 2014.

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LAWYERS MUTUAL LAUNCHES HELP TEAM Lawyers Mutual is proud to announce the formation of its HELP (Handling Emergency Legal Problems) Team. The HELP Team is designed to provide quick response in a crisis situation such as a medical emergency or unexpected death. Read more ------------------------------ MEDICAL & P. I. LIENS HANDOUT AVAILABLE Check out our recently updated "Medical & P. I. Liens Traps" handout. This version includes descriptions of the most common liens on personal injury settlements, forms, and RPCs. ------------------------------ LAWYERS MUTUAL BOOK LENDING LIBRARY Lawyers Mutual is proud to introduce a new book lending library available for our insureds. Subjects include: technology, practice management, and tips for success. Check out our selection. ------------------------------ Need mentoring? Interested in becoming a mentor to a new lawyer? Check out the NCBA's program at: www.ncbar.org/about/ncba-mentorship-program ------------------------------ LAWYERS MUTUAL VIDEOS Lawyers Mutual is proud to introduce a new videos feature on our website. These videos provide risk management tips, company history, and personal touch. See our story: History

From Start to Finish

Tips for entering and exiting practice

9 Things I (Really, Really) Wished They Had Taught Me In Law School

by Susan Liebel

......of course there are probably more than nine but these really would have helped me when I opened my practice right out of law school.

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