News From the President: Financial Fraud Exclusionary Endorsement (Real Estate with Safe Harbor)
Dan Zureich, President and CEO
Over the past 20 months, wire fraud losses involving residential real estate transactions
have skyrocketed.Lawyers Mutual is aware of losses (prior to any recoveries) totaling in excess of $4 million over that time period. To date, virtually all losses of which we are aware have involved residential real estate transactions. Residential real estate transactions are clearly targets of these scams.
Lawyers Mutual is the sum of its staff who are dedicated and have a true passion for what they do. Vice President of Underwriting, Renee Riggsbee, has been with the company through many changes. We had a chance to talk with Renee about her experiences as she reflects on the past, present and future of the company.
One Very Busy Lawyer's Most Excellent Summer Sabbatical
Imagine every day is Saturday. The week is over, the successes and failures of the work week are yesterday, the prospect of another work week - stress, demands, egos and self-importance - is days away. Do what you want, where you want and when you want. Just sit back and watch the world go by, or maybe choose to even be part of it.
The North Carolina State Bar recently issued an alert to attorneys about a suspicious caller representing an entity named "Small Business Growth Alliance." We had an opportunity to learn more about the latest scam targeting NC Lawyers. Please read and take the necessary precautions to protect you and your firm.
When: October 12, 2017 Where: Young Moore
3101 Glenwood Ave #200 Raleigh, NC 27612
Media relations can build thought-leaders and help credential lawyers, augment litigation strategy and boost traffic to law firm websites. But how does it work? How can lawyers harness the power of media relations for themselves, their firms and clients?
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LMASE Triangle/Triad Networking Breakfast
When: October 5, 2017
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Where: Starbucks Private Room
3800 Lake Boone Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607
These monthly meetings are a way to get to know Raleigh/Triad City Group members and make a few new friends. There is no registration fee for these events and you are welcome to bring a friend or colleague who might benefit from joining LMA.