North Carolina General Assembly Makes Big Changes in Civil Courts’ Jurisdiction
by Marshall Wall
On June 19, 2013 Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation dramatically changing the jurisdictional amounts for the various divisions of civil court in North Carolina.
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10 Keys To Succeed As A Solo
by Jay Reeves
July is a celebration of independence – and no lawyers personify that spirit more than sole practitioners.
Think of them as solopreneurs.
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How Much Risk in Cyber Liability?
by Adam Pierce
Imagine showing up to your office in the morning to find someone had broken into it. It is pretty clear what you would do – call your property insurer and file a claim. Most firms have this coverage, so you will likely be up and running in no time. Now let’s assume that you have come to the office to find a different kind of theft.
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New! Insureds Receive Special Discount At SoloPracticeUniversity.com
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.
Insureds will receive a discount on tuition when they enroll. Take advantage of your special discount today!
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Legal Marketing Association Event
DEMYSTIFYING LAW FIRM FINANCE
When: Thursday, August 22, 2013 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm followed by cocktail/networking reception from 5:30 – 6:30
Where: Carruthers & Roth, 235 N. Edgeworth St, Greensboro, NC 27401
Tim Corcoran, owner of Corcoran Consulting Group and author of Corcoran’s Business of Law Blog, will present “Demystifying Law Firm Finance," A program for law firm marketing and business development professionals on how we make money today and how we'll make money tomorrow.
LMA Member: $25.00
Non-LMA Members: $45.00
To register: Click here.
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Support for Your Staff
Practice management tips
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Dealing with Challenging Clients
by Sarah Levitt
An attorney once told me that if someone were sitting in their office, there was a good chance that person had a problem. When people have problems, they can experience big emotions, which can make it challenging for the people around them, including the professionals in their lives.
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From Start to Finish
Tips for entering and exiting practice
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting to Retire
by Warren Savage
When my wife and I were expecting our first child, we spent a great deal of time reading books, buying clothes and furniture, going to classes, and talking to other parents in preparation for the unfamiliar new world we knew we would be entering once our baby was born.
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