South Carolina Lawyers Weekly
By Peter Vieth A woman’s failure to read the label on a bottle of pills was not contributory negligence as a matter of law, the ...
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4th Circuit revives lawsuit over pill mixup
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Legal professionals in position to spot human trafficking victims
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Jury dings landlord for junking deceased tenant’s stuff
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“Disturbing” video a catalyst in $1.2M settlement
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Attorney-client privilege not waived by insurer’s denial of bad faith
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Jury awards $3.5M over death of discharged patient
Opinion Digests
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Tort/Negligence Products Liability – ‘Packaging’ – Plywood Shipment – Crush Danger
The General Assembly did not define “product” in its products liability statute, and the South Carolina courts have not yet confronted the issue presented ...
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Consumer Protection FDCPA – Statute of Limitations – ‘Will Not Sue’ – Rounding Error
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Insurance Auto – Stolen Rental Car – Innocent Passenger – Tort/Negligence – Bad Faith – Breach of Contract
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Criminal – Assault on gay man falls under federal Hate Crimes Act
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Administrative – Whistleblower’s claims not covered by Sarbanes-Oxley
Headlines
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Marijuana use and federal immigration consequences: USCIS policy update
By MELISSA AZALLION The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently issued policy guidance in its policy manual, which states that violating a federal controlled substance ...
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Tech giants face questions on hate speech going into debates
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High court declines to overrule cases on agencies’ power
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Warrant: Mom didn’t call 911 with baby unconscious in crib
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Man charged with killing passenger in other car on highway
