Assessing Capacity: A Requirement that Extends Beyond Estate Planners
As we begin our way into “spooky season,” it is only appropriate to begin this article with some spooky legal jokes. What is a skeleton’s favorite type of legal work? Pro Bone-o. Who did the gourd...
View ArticleWhen Is a Mistake Malpractice?
Picture this: You walk into your living room on Sunday morning, ready for a peaceful transition into your week. You have your coffee in one hand and, a newspaper in the other. You toss your newspaper...
View ArticleWould Your Trust Account Pass a State Bar Audit?
Having your trust account(s) audited by the NC State Bar can be a scary experience, even for diligent lawyers, whose trust accounts are being audited. Your livelihood can be on the line, and your...
View ArticleHow Your New Year’s Resolution Can Impact Your License to Practice Law
10… 9… 8… 7… 6… 5… 4… 3… 2… 1… Happy New Year! As we enter 2024, lawyers and laypeople alike are making their New Year’s resolutions. What is a basketball player’s New Year’s resolution? To travel...
View ArticleHow Artificial Intelligence Can Help (and Hurt) Your Practice
It is 2024, and artificial intelligence (AI) is taking the world by storm. Do you have a question you need answered? AI can help with that. Do you have a photo you want edited? AI can help with that,...
View ArticleTo Be Or Not To Be Your Client’s Trustee
No one likes job hunting. Looking for a job can be like trying to find a parking spot at a mall during the holiday season. You circle endlessly, your patience wears thin, and just when you think you’ve...
View ArticleJust Shoot ‘Em Straight: Why Transparency Is Still Important to Associates
The word transparency gets tossed around often when it comes to what employees want more of from management. In law firms, associates often feel they are left in the dark only to hear about decisions...
View ArticleThe Corporate Transparency Act – What Law Firms Need To Know
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which went into effect January 1, 2024, represents a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for small businesses – including law firms – in the United...
View ArticleIdentifying and Addressing Conflicts of Interest
We have all experienced conflicts in our lives. Like that one time you invited your two best friends to a party without realizing they both dated the same person (awkward). Or when you tried to go...
View ArticleNavigating Ethical and Regulatory Challenges of Generative AI in Law Firms
The legal profession is undergoing a profound transformation as technology advances, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging as a central player. Generative AI, in particular, is at the forefront of...
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