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Put Into Practice November 2024

ARTICLES

From the Wild West to the Courtroom: Guarding Truth in the Age of Misinformation

by Will Graebe

One of the first cases I handled as a young lawyer was a small claims court breach of contract case in Indiana. I represented a business that sold a fax machine to a lawyer who failed to make payment for the equipment. We sued the lawyer for a whopping $1,243.

Mastering Outlook Tools to Organize Your Inbox

by Erik Mazzone

I got an email this week from an insured who is facing a relatable and common problem for lawyers in 2024: he is in the middle of a big matter involving lots of people inside and outside his firm (clients, experts, opposing counsel, and so on) and he is just getting buried in a blizzard of email.

PARALEGAL POINTERS

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence: A Beginners Guide for Paralegals

by Camille Stell

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword in many industries, including the legal field. For paralegals, AI represents an exciting opportunity to work smarter, not harder. This guide provides an entry-level understanding of AI, introduces some popular tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Co-Pilot, and explores the challenges and opportunities AI presents in creating efficiencies and saving time.

LM SPOTLIGHT

Eric Hudson Joins for LM Title Agency, LLC as Title Counsel

Eric grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he loved to play sports of all types. He attended The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where he majored in English Literature and Political Science. He graduated from Campbell Law School and he has a Master’s of Science in Accounting from the Calloway School of Business at Wake Forest University.

Eric began his career as a litigation attorney in Lexington, NC., where he also served 2 terms as president of the Davidson County Bar. From there, he focused on researching complex tax matters at Ernst & Young and then served as controller for an international furniture manufacturer/distributor. In 2018 he returned to the practice of law in residential and commercial real estate. Eric finally found his forever home in the title insurance industry.

Eric currently lives in Gibsonville as a gentleman farmer with his wife Jennifer, and sons Jack, Luke, and Will.

LM Risk Management ALERT: Seller Fraud Risks Are High Especially Before the Holidays – Stay Vigilant

For lawyers handling real estate closings, it’s important to know that seller fraud continues to rise, especially with the upcoming holiday season when distractions are high, and fraudsters are active.

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The Competitive Edge: Small Firm Growth Strategies

Monday, December 16, 9:00 am - 3:15 pm | Virtual | FREE for insureds

Are you ready to elevate your law firm’s performance in today’s competitive legal landscape? Join us on December 16, 2024, for The Competitive Edge: Small Firm Growth Strategies, a dynamic, one-day virtual conference designed specifically for small law firms. Sponsored by Lawyers Mutual Liability of North Carolina, this event brings together expert-led sessions that will empower you with practical strategies to:

Maximize your productivity as a solo or small team.
Strengthen your firm’s financial health.
Plan for growth, whether you’re bringing on a partner or managing a remote team.
Optimize your firm’s tech stack for efficiency and security.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and like-minded professionals, learn actionable strategies, and take your firm to new heights.

Reserve your spot today!