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January 2015

7 Keys to Adjusting Your Client Thermostat

by Jay Reeves

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.


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Mobile Device Security: Has Your Client's Smartphone Been Hacked?

by Clark Walton, Reliance Forensics LLC 
 

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.    

 

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Lawyers Mutual Declares Dividend

Lawyers Mutual Liability Insurance Company of North Carolina has declared a policyholder dividend equal to 10% of the premium paid on your 2014 policy.

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CLE Schedule
Winter Schedule:
 
Fri., Feb. 6    Wrightsville Beach

More information regarding our CLE programs. 

   

Approved for 3 hours of NC State Bar CLE credit:

   2 hours ethics/professionalism

   1 hour general.
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FROM START TO FINISH 
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 Emergency Planning - Thinking About the Unthinkable 
CYBER SECURITY  
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Keeping Your Passwords Strong and Secure   


by Laura Loyek, Claims Counsel

by Dan Pinnington, practicePRO

 

In the spring of 2012, Raleigh attorney "Alan Barnes" was at the top of his game. He was 58 and had spent years building a thriving practice. His work included trusts and estates, general business, and real estate matters. In a moment, everything stopped when Alan suffered a massive stroke.   Read more

 

 
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.  Read more
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