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September 2017
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.
 
by Jay Reeves

Back in law school, my Mock Trial coach offered a bit of advice that sounded good at the time, but turned out to be flawed.
 
"Above all else," the otherwise splendid instructor said. "Don't put your audience to sleep."
   

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. 
 
In This Issue
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Lawyers Mutual Claims Counsel Mark Scruggs elected to membership in the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
Lawyers Mutual congratulates Mark Scruggs on his membership in the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). 

SPECIAL SECTIONS

FROM START TO FINIS
StartToFinish 
 
Three Months of Saturdays
TECHNOLOGY   
SupportForStaff   
Lawyers Beware: Trust Account Audit Scam

  Chris Connelly, Attorney at Law
 an interview with the North Carolina State Bar
 
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.

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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.
 
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Upcoming CLE Programs
LMASE Triangle/Triad presents The Art of Pitching
 
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? 

   
Lawyers Mutual 2017-2018
CLE Schedule


Fall 2017
Date       Location
Oct. 18   Asheville
Oct. 19   Clemmons
Oct. 20   Greensboro
Nov. 3     Concord

Winter 2018
Date       Location
Jan. 10   Greenville
Jan. 11   New Bern
Jan. 12  
Wrightsville Beach
Feb. 9    Cary AM session 
Feb. 9    Cary PM session 
 
Please click the location you are interested in for program details and to register. 

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.      
 
Post Office Box 1929      Cary, NC 27512