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November 2016
The Torts Exam That Trashed Thanksgiving
by Jay Reeves

To this day I recall the torts exam that ruined Thanksgiving.
 
I wish I could rewind the clock 40 years and do things differently. But life doesn't work that way.

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Debra Holland, NC State Bar 

There are two separate CLE obligations that a lawyer must fulfill each year to remain in good standing with the North Carolina State Bar.
Disability Solutions for High Income Lawyers
Many lawyers do not have enough financial protection against a disability, especially those earning substantial incomes. Some have no coverage, while others may have a policy whose maximum limit only replaces a small amount of their income.

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In This Issue
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Building a 21st Century Law Practice    
 
Camille Stell, VP Client Services 

Matt Cordell, Ward and Smith

On September 29, Duke Law School hosted North Carolina's first Evolve Law Conference. 

The program featured a series of Darwin Talks (five-minute thought leadership presentations) along with product pitches from North Carolina legal technology entrepreneurs presenting to a panel of judges Shark Tank style.

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Customer data can be a treasure trove for an organization.  Many businesses believe customer and prospect data to be their most valuable asset.  Unfortunately, some have discovered that, unless handled with care, it can also be their greatest liability.
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

Winter 2017
Fri, Jan 13    Cary ( AM and PM)
Thu, Jan 26   New Bern
Fri, Jan 27    Greenville
Fri, Feb 10   Wrightsville Beach
 
Investors Title and Lawyers Mutual present The Cyber Security Summit

Schedule
Tue, Jan 10      Concord
Wed, Jan 18    Cary

This program is specifically designed to alert, inform, and prepare you for the challenges of securely maintaining your clients' confidences and securely protecting their funds.
Post Office Box 1929      Cary, NC 27512