Additional Member Dividend Declared
Lawyers’ Mutual continues in our mission to support California lawyers, always finding ways to give back to your member community.
For the past 24 years in the month of November, Lawyers’ Mutual has paid its members an annual dividend.*
As you will recall due to the Covid-19 pandemic, your Board of Directors issued a provisional 4% dividend in June 2020. We are incredibly pleased to advise that your Board of Directors, recognizing the challenges that attorneys continue to face, have declared an additional 4% dividend payable in November 2020.**
Lawyers’ Mutual appreciates your continued support; keep an eye out in the final weeks of November for the arrival of your dividend check.
Serving our members is at the core of everything we do. Should you need additional assistance during this unprecedented moment in history, we encourage you to call us for additional support.
Our strength is your insurance.
*Dividends are paid at the sole discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors and past dividends do not guarantee the payment or amount of future dividends.
**Members of record as of November 1, 2020, who paid a premium on a one-year policy with an effective date between November 1, 2018 and October 31, 2019 in the amount of 4% of the total premium paid on said policy.
More CLE content, more CLE hours
Mitigating the Stress and Anxiety of Practicing Law
Presenter: Janet Sobel, Esq.
CLE credit: 1.25 hr. Competence
So….how are you? There is a new focus in the legal profession on ‘well-being’.
In an interesting CLE, Janet Sobel addresses ‘Mitigating the Stress and Anxiety of Practicing Law’. She looks at the scope of the problem, the causes of the problem, how you can protect yourself and ways you can help other lawyers.
Taking Expert Depositions: Preparation and Execution
Presenter: James J. Wallace II, Esq.
CLE credit: 1 hr. General
Taking the deposition of an opposing expert can be daunting. You know the facts of your case inside out, but how do you even the playing field when questioning someone who had spent years mastering the subject matter of their chosen profession?
James Wallace shares his insights and strategies for taking expert depositions based on over 30 years of his experience. Whether you are a new or seasoned attorney, you’ll find Mr. Wallace’s presentation informative and entertaining.
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Accessing your CLE/Member Benefits just got easier
Your CLE/Member Benefits page has been simplified
with a cleaner new look for easy access. Find all your free and discounted
member benefits in one place with a variety of benefits to advance and protect
your practice.
Access to:
- Continuing Legal Education
- Fastcase Legal Research Tool
- MyCase Diary Management System
- Veritext Legal Solutions
- Lawyer-to-lawyer hotline
- Cyber Coverage
Bookmark your member benefits page for easy access to existing and future benefits that will give you peace of mind to run your practice.
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Streamline the deposition process… Start with a discount from
Lawyers’ Mutual is excited to announce our latest collaboration with Veritext.
Work smarter with Veritext’s advanced technologies and superior court reporting solutions. Veritext provides advanced technology, remote services and on-time delivery to handle the most complex cases. Veritext focuses on your depositions allowing you to concentrate on your practice and all Lawyers’ Mutual members receive a 10% discount on transcripts.
Key Features:
• Veritext mobile app.
• Flawless video production.
• Dedicated client services 24/7.
• Exhibit management in real-time.
• Interactive, real-time court reporting.
• Specialized experienced case managers.
• Individualized training on Veritext Virtual remote depositions.
Visit https://info.veritext.com/lmic.html to access your new member discount.
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Expanding your CLE library further…
1.0 hour General
“Trusts and Estates: FAQs on the Business of Law”
You may not be a Probate attorney; however, no matter what your practice is, you will find great “On the Business of Law” tips from Kimberly Lee. Hear her discuss such topics as: Time Management; Client Development and Low-Cost Marketing; Building a Great Team; Increasing Productivity; Reducing Anxiety; and Cash Flow and Profitability.
1.25 hours Legal Ethics
“Ethics and Social Media”
Join attorneys Jessica Beckwith, Alison Currie and Annie Thompson in a timely conversation about Ethics and Social Media for lawyers. In this seminar you will be guided through the applicable California rules and provided with practical examples showing the duties and obligations that come with your online presence. Earn one hour of participation credit and get up-to-date information about social media liabilities outlined in the new (2018) California Rules of Professional Conduct. Careful consideration must be employed when using social media, even on your personal profiles, and this program will provide you with best practices to employ online.
1.0 hour Competence Issues
“The Other Bar – An Analysis Of Alcohol and The Law”
Ian Fusselman, an experienced litigator and mediator, provides valuable information and insight in his one hour CLE presentation. Mr. Fusselman takes a look at such issues as Binge Drinking, Blood Alcohol Content, Alcohol Use Disorder and the prevalence of drinking in society, and the law profession.
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Just added to your CLE library
1.0 hour of General Credit
“Depositions in a Digital World”
Lawyers’ Mutual and Veritext joined together to include best practices and key considerations for preparing for a remote deposition. Find out what you need to continue moving litigation forward in the digital world.
1.0 hour of Competence Credit
“Surviving and Thriving During the COVID-19 Crisis: 8 Key Strategies”
Lawyers’ Mutual and Kimberly Lee, a Certified Practice Advisor for Atticus, provides members with timely advice on how to practice “safely” during the COVID-19 pandemic, which not only affects daily life, but also can affect your practice in ways you may not have considered.
1.0 hour of Ethics and 0.25 General Credit
“Your law practice in the COVID-impacted World”
Lawyers’ Mutual has produced an educational CLE video conversation with our very own Chief Claims Officer and Certified Legal Malpractice Specialist Anne L. Thompson, Esq. alongside Professional Liability Litigator & Expert and Certified Legal Malpractice Specialist Randall A. Miller, Esq.
Topics include:
- Emerging COVID-impacted Attorney Risk
- Best Practices to Manage and Mitigate Risk