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July 2016
Me and The General Open Our Mail
by Jay Reeves

The patriotism of July takes me back to that time in the 1980s when as a young lawyer I hung out with one of the most famous generals in US military history.

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Do You Have The New and Improved Notary Handbook?
Patrick Brown, Relationship Manager  

Have you heard the news?  The new 2016 Notary Handbook has been released and is the first update in 10 years, replacing the 2006 edition. 

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Should I Buy Insurance Coverage from the Rental Car Company?   
by Adam Pierce, Lawyers Insurance
 
Don't you always wonder about this when you're standing at the rental car counter?  As much as you don't want to hear it, the answer is yes.  But the reasons why are not that simple.

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In This Issue
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NEW! Contract Attorneys Practice Guide
Our latest practice guide for lawyers and firms with resources for the hiring of contract lawyers. Download here.
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Help for Your Next Military Divorce Case
 
Mark Scruggs, Claims Counsel
 
Samantha Cruff, Marketing Communications Coordinator

At Lawyers Mutual, we frequently receive calls from our insureds concerning the impact of the military status of one party on a domestic case. Often, the starting point (and sometimes the ending point) for answering such questions is the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

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You may have noticed receiving more "Risk Management Alerts" from Lawyers Mutual recently due to a renewed wave of email fraud attempts against lawyers. The two most prominent issues were wire instruction fraud and phishing scam pretending to be bar communications.

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Upcoming CLE Programs
The NCBA presents
Starting Out Solo

When: 4th Tuesday, monthly
Where: NC Bar Center, Cary

This is  a networking and education group for solo and small firm attorneys. They meet monthly to present a nuts and bolts programs on how to run a law practice.

For more information, contact Jeremy Williams with the North Carolina Bar Association. 
Lawyers Mutual 2016-2017 CLE Schedule
 
Fall 2016
Thu, Oct 20   Asheville
Fri, Oct 21    Greensboro
Thu, Nov 17   Clemmons
Fri, Nov 18     Concord

Winter 2017
Fri, Jan 13    Cary ( AM and PM)
Thu, Jan 26   New Bern
Fri, Jan 27    Greenville
Fri, Feb 10   Wrightsville Beach
 
DIY Legal Marketing Workshop for Solo and Small Firms

When: Friday, July 29, 2016
Where: Campbell Law School
Cost: $25.00

No CLE credit. 

This seminar is designed for private practice attorneys who have limited marketing experience and are looking to find cost effective ways to market their practice. Presented by the Legal Marketing.

For more information and to register, click here.
 
Post Office Box 1929      Cary, NC 27512