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April 2015

Do You Have Bugs Bunny For a Client?
by Jay Reeves

Bugs Bunny might be one of the most popular cartoon characters of all time, but you wouldn't want him as a client.

 

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Frauds and Scams that Target Lawyer Trust Accounts  
by Peter Bolac, North Carolina State Bar 
 

The State Bar continues to receive reports of frauds and scams on lawyer trust accounts resulting in six-figure losses.   

 

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New Style for Spring:  Updated Appellate Style Manual
by Laura Loyek, Claims Counsel  
 

An updated version of the Appellate Style Manual was recently published by the Bar Association's Appellate Rules Committee.             

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Client's Guide to Understanding a Lawyer's Trust Account
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Understanding Important Cyber Security Issues      

by Tom Boyle, TrustBooks

by Samantha Cruff, Marketing Communications Coordinator
Have you found yourself stuck or at a loss for words when trying to explain your trust account to clients?  Especially trying to explain the trust account in terms your clients will understand (i.e., non legalese talk)?   Read more   

  
How well do you understand your data security? If you're confused by all the issues needing to be addressed, you're not alone.

Recent events at Sony Entertainment show that anyone is vulnerable if they don't keep their systems updated. Read more
Upcoming CLE Programs

Lawyers Mutual presents Law Firm Succession: Secrets to a Successful Transition or Sale of a Law Practicel

When: May 20, 2015
Where: Embassy Suites, Cary

Most solo and small firm practitioners avoid thinking about retirement or the time when they are going to exit their practice. They seldom consider selling their law practice, but it is a viable option for many practicing attorneys. This educational program will assist you in planning for a transition.

For more information, or to register, click here. 

TrustBooks presents Trust Account Management CLE Programs This Summer

TrustBooks is offering FREE one hour classes throughout the summer. These 'lunch & learns' cover trust account management topics and include one hour of CLE for attorneys.

Please email [email protected] for more information.


The NCBA presents Retiring Well: Developing Strategies for a Successful Transition

Save the Date!

When: Sept. 25, 2015
Where: NC Bar Center, Cary

We encourage lawyers of all ages and their spouses to attend.

More details regarding programming will follow soon.

Post Office Box 1929      Cary, NC 27512