Put Into Practice July 2024

ARTICLES

Febreze Life

A friend recently sent me an article that cited studies showing a link between loss of smell and declining memory, cognition, and mental health. Given my keen sense of smell, this information thrilled me. However, a strong sense of smell can sometimes be a drawback. I was reminded of this on a recent beach trip when my wife and I stayed in an old-school efficiency apartment at Atlantic Beach.


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Changes to Notary Act and Rules That Affect Attorneys Now

EVN expired on June 30, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. House Bill 556, which would have extended EVN until July 1, 2025, has been vetoed over a matter unrelated to notarization. Unless the General Assembly should override the veto or another legislative action is taken to extend EVN, it is not law. Do not perform or request an EVN by a North Carolina notary public until this changes. Current law requires both traditional and electronic notarization to be done in person.


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LAW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

Creating an Effective Client Feedback Loop for Law Firms: A Comprehensive Guide

There are a lot of strong opinions on tipping culture in America. A lot of people hate it. I am one of them. I would vastly prefer to look at a menu and have the price be the price or not spend time worrying about whether I need to tip the guy who is removing a wasp nest from my house today.


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NORTH CAROLINA NEWS

NC State Bar Alert: Spoofed Email Alert: Spoofed Email | North Carolina State Bar (ncbar.gov)


NC Business Court Changes Announced by Judicial Branch: North Carolina Business Court 

Changes Announced by Judicial Branch | North Carolina Judicial Branch (nccourts.gov)


USDC-WDNC Issues Standing Order  In Re: Use of Artificial Intelligence


NC Industrial Commission: New EDFP Filing Protocol and Filing Tips  Expanded Protocol (site.com)


eCourts Expanding to Half of State by October 24 eCourts Expanding to Half of State by October 2024 | North Carolina Judicial Branch (nccourts.gov)

LM SPOTLIGHT

LM On the Road

• July 25-27: NCBA Estate Planning Annual Meeting – Kiawah Island

• August 1-4: NCAMA Annual Meeting – Beaufort

• August 22: NCAJ CLE and Side Bar Social – Statesville

• September 11: NCCJCP – Rutherford County Bar CLE – Rutherfordton

LM CLE Roadshow – Save the Date!

• Wed. Nov. 6: Concord – Great Wolf Lodge

• Thurs. Nov. 7: Asheville – DoubleTree Biltmore

• Fri. Nov. 8: Greensboro – Sheraton Greensboro

Data Security Policy

To prevent the intentional or unintentional problems created by employee use of software and equipment, developing a thorough data securities policy is more important than ever. This policy should provide employees with information regarding the acceptable use of mobile technology as well as password security and wireless access policies to protect confidential data.


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LM Title Introduces LM Exchange

At LM Exchange, our clients will enjoy the benefits of a seamless and transparent transaction by keeping more of their real estate transactions under the same roof. You will be able to work with the same attorneys you have come to trust at LM Title as well as have access to knowledgeable CPAs that can help answer tax questions. We are providing qualified intermediary services to help you take advantage of Section 1030 of the tax code.


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Respect - An Insight to Attorney Compensation Plans, by Brenda Barnes and Camille Stell

This guide to attorney compensation includes:
  • Compensation formulas
  • Managing Partner compensation
  • Compensation carve-outs such as paying non-equity partners
  • Compensation system biases
  • Trends in compensation

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