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Fabrication claims revived in wrongful conviction lawsuit
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals revived fabrication-of-evidence claims brought by two men whose murder conspiracy convictions were vacated more than 20 years after they were sentenced […]
Attorneys – Mitigating Factors – No Prior Disciplinary History
We suspended attorney Respondent for six months for misconduct involving false COVID-19 continuance claims, public disclosure of client information, and submission of an improperly notarized affidavit, while recognizing her remorse, […]
Receivership upheld to protect asbestos claimants’ recovery efforts
The South Carolina Supreme Court largely upheld a pre-judgment receivership imposed on a foreign asbestos company, finding substantial evidence that the company engaged in conduct designed to hinder asbestos […]
Motorcyclist injured after being struck, forced into fire hydrant
$6M SETTLEMENT Action: Negligence Injuries alleged: Comminuted fractures of right leg and right shoulder, facial fractures Case name: Withheld Court: Charleston County Amount: $6 million Date: April 14, 2026 Attorneys: […]
Excessive force allegations against officers survive dismissal
A plaintiff sufficiently alleged a Fourth Amendment excessive force claim where he asserted that officers slammed him to the ground, fractured his arm and applied pressure to his throat during […]
Erroneous refund interest may support innocent spouse relief
A taxpayer may seek equitable innocent spouse relief for obligations arising from an erroneous refund of underpayment interest because those obligations can constitute “unpaid tax” under the Internal Revenue […]
Marketing partner may enforce arbitration agreement
A health insurance marketing company could enforce an arbitration provision as a third-party beneficiary of an online agreement entered into by the plaintiff, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals […]
Death sentence upheld after intellectual disability claim rejected
The South Carolina Supreme Court held that a death-row inmate failed to prove he is intellectually disabled and therefore constitutionally exempt from execution under Atkins v. Virginia. The court […]
Civil Practice – Article III Standing – Lack of Jurisdiction
Appellant’s operative complaint failed to plead Article III standing. We vacated the order and judgment of the district court and remanded, with instructions for the district court to dismiss without […]
Tort/Negligence – Emotional Distress Damages for Harm to Pets – Personal Property
Emotional distress damages are not available for harm to pets, as they are legally considered personal property, while leaving open the possibility of recovering other property-related damages. We affirmed partial […]
Criminal Practice – Guilty Plea Via Webex – Remote Proceedings During the Pandemic
Petitioner was effectively denied counsel during his coronavirus-era Webex guilty plea, making his plea counsel’s performance constitutionally ineffective. We reversed the denial of post-conviction relief (PCR) . Petitioner, who pleaded […]
Contract – Construction Contract – Foreclosure
Appellant unjustifiably breached a construction contract for his custom home, and we rejected his claims of negligence, fraud, SCUTPA violations, and breach of fiduciary duty. We affirmed the judgment in […]
Business Law
- Economy forces attorneys to get down to business
- Business Court judges trawl for customers
- Va. company's Web site did not subject business to personal jurisdiction in S.C., appeals panel rules
- Former running back from S.C. wins courtroom victory in contract dispute
- Contract – Government Contract – Qui Tam – False Claims Act
- Licenses & Permits – Beer & Wine Permit – Restrictive Covenant – Suitable Location
- Consumer Protection – FCRA – Auto Loan – Bank Accounting Errors
- Licenses & Permits – Veterinarian – Vaccine Maintenance
- Tort – Business Tort – Va. Computer Crimes Act – Trade Secrets
- Textile firm, railroad settle Graniteville train wreck lawsuit
- State regulators look at car dealer accused of lying to customers
- Subprime mortgage meltdown hits securities law
Commentary
- ‘AI won’t take your job’ and other things CEOs say before the layoffs
- When not to believe (your lyin’ eyes)
- Conduct a technology audit to improve law firm efficiency
- When the client brings ChatGPT to the consultation
- Where is she now, this model who was so beautiful?
- Content Marketing: Where law firms lose referrals and how to prevent it
- Your best people are not leaving for more money — they are leaving because you stopped paying attention
- Best at Work Insights: The choice we’re making about AI
- Beyond burnout: The case for workplaces where people thrive
- The December question every leader should anticipate
- Best at Work Insights: Don’t Import 996: Why America Should Reject Overwork Culture
- Law ‘n History: The beer, scandal and haunted mansion of the Lemp dynasty
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