Building Resilience One Snakebite at a Time

by Will Graebe

Tim Friede is not your average herpetologist. He didn’t study herpetology in school and has never worked for a university, government agency, or zoo. He was a truck mechanic when he first became interested in snakes. But his lack of formal education and training is not what makes him unusual. What sets Tim Friede apart from other herpetologists is the fact that he intentionally allowed himself to be bitten by venomous snakes more than 200 times and took self-administered injections of snake venom more than 700 times.

Making the Case for Passkeys: A Quiet Revolution in Law Firm Security

by Erik Mazzone

I’ve been doing practice management advisory stuff for lawyers for a good long time now. During that time I’ve guilted, exhorted, pressured, teased, compelled, begged, and pleaded with lawyers to improve the way they handle their passwords. It has gone… not especially well.

Focus on Fraud: Checks Need to be Checked Out

by Jon Biggs

First of all, who writes checks anymore?  They are so twentieth century.  Like . . . I mean . . . like . . . join us in the present. Just Venmo me! Hey boomer, the eighties called, and they wanted their Walkman, parachute pants, and checkbook back. Imagine having this conversation with someone. . . let’s just say a few years your junior – maybe even raised in a room down the hall – maybe someone that cannot function if you change the Wi-Fi password. By the way, if you gave this person a check, they would probably respond “I didn’t want a check, I wanted cash.”

The Cyber-Savvy Paralegal: Your Role in Law Office Security

by Camille Stell

Law firms are increasingly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals—and it’s not just the attorneys who need to be vigilant. Paralegals handle a staggering amount of sensitive information every day. From client communications to case files, billing records to court filings, your digital footprint matters.

Lawyer Mutual NC Welcomes Jessica Cody as Summer Law Intern

Lawyers Mutual NC is pleased to welcome Jessica Cody, a rising 2L at North Carolina Central University School of Law, as our summer law intern. Jessica graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science from Hampton University in 2024.

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