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April 2022
ARTICLES
Ukraine: Stay and Remain, Part 1
The Pentagon has deployed thousands of servicemembers in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  Naval frigates, surveillance aircraft, artillery units and brigade combat teams are all heading out as part of the first-ever NATO Response Force.

The Lawyer and the Love Sandwich
This year for my birthday I gave myself the gift of hernia surgery. I cannot say it was the most fun gift ever, but still, I am grateful. Technically what I had was an Inguinal Hernia Repair – the awful name suggests the unpleasantness of the procedure – and I came away with not only a reinforced abdominal wall but also some valuable Law Lessons and the World’s Best BLT Sandwich.

Common Errors in Real Estate-Wire Fraud Claims
Wire fraud was a problem prior to Covid-19; however, with the increase in remote work spurred by the pandemic, wire fraud has increased. Cyber-attacks have occurred in every sector of life and attorneys are not immune. In fact, real estate attorneys are a prime target for cyber criminals.
Bang for Your Buck: Getting the Most Out of Your Lawyers Mutual Policy
My millennial children like to give me a hard time for not using all the features that my new I-phone offers. I talk, text, e-mail, take pictures, search the internet, and even ask Siri for directions. But did you know you can use your iPhone as a tape measurer or set different vibrations or tones for different callers. 
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: Timely Respond to Discovery Requests or Risk Waiver of All Objections, Including Privilege!
Sometimes we lawyers take discovery deadlines lightly. So what’s the worst that can happen? Opposing counsel files a motion to compel discovery, and the Court enters an order compelling discovery?

LM SPOTLIGHT
LM Title CLE - May 11, 2022
Wilmington Office Opening & Return to In-Person CLE Celebration

May 11, 2022
Lunch 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
CLE 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception to Follow

Data Breach Incident Response Plan ToolkIt
Our incident response plan has been developed to reduce the exposures to our organization, our customers/ employees, and our partners that arise out of a data theft or data loss incident. 
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