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August 2021
ARTICLES
The Dog in the File Cabinet
One day a lawyer heard barking sounds coming from his file cabinet.
Opening it, he was surprised to find a pack of dogs living inside. Some were newborn puppies. Others were full-grown Mastiffs and Great Danes. All were yapping, snarling and howling.

Practice Points With Mark Scruggs
Extending Time for Filing Under a Rule 3 Application and Order Extending Time to File Complaint

I came across the case of Williams v. Jennette recently and found once again the law is not what I think it is. Maybe this case will help you out of a tight spot one day.

Real Estate Practitioners: Let’s Go Over This One More Time
Real Estate related wire fraud in North Carolina has been going on now for at least six years. Yet, both Lawyers Mutual and the State Bar are still seeing claims and grievances arising from wire fraud attacks which could have been avoided ...
Ever Evolving Cyber Insurance
Cyber Insurance is likely still in its infancy, but it’s safe to say that the honeymoon is over and the volatility stage is at hand. Cyber risks are increasing and Cyber Insurance must grow and change to meet the threat.  
LM SPOTLIGHT
Disaster Planning and Recovery Guide
With hurricane season upon us, it is great time to revisit disaster preparedness and planning for your law office.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Supreme Court Adopts New Rule Amendments 
The Supreme Court of North Carolina has adopted new rule amendments that affect trial court practice and procedure, arbitration, and mediation in North Carolina. Click here or below to see the eight rule sets affected by the amendments.

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