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Criminal Practice – Exclusionary Rule – Supervised Release Revocation Proceedings
The exclusionary rule does not apply to supervised release revocation proceedings. We affirmed the revocation of Defendant’s supervised release and 21-month prison sentence. In 2018, Defendant pleaded guilty to using […]
4th Circuit partially affirms denial of out-of-cell exercise claim at South Carolina prison
Genuine disputes of material fact existed as to whether prison officials violated Appellant’s Eighth Amendment right to humane conditions of confinement by denying him out-of-cell exercise for extended periods. We […]
South Carolina Legal Representation Protects Your Rights and Recovery
Accidents can happen anywhere, at any time, and result in injuries that adversely affect an individual’s life. These events include vehicle collisions, slip-and-fall incidents, and workplace accidents. In the aftermath, […]
Mandamus blocks depositions of senior officials in USAID lawsuit
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted mandamus relief preventing, for now, the depositions of senior government officials in litigation challenging actions involving the U.S. Agency for International Development. […]
$4.25M settlement; Man suffers severe spine injuries in rear-end crash
Action: Motor vehicle negligence Injuries alleged: Multiple disc injuries, cervical and lumbar radiculopathy, lumbar facet joint injuries, headaches Case name: Withheld Jury and/or judge: N/A (Mediated) Mediator: Karl Folkens Amount: […]
$16M settlement; DOT worker killed by detached tractor trailer wheel assembly
Action: Wrongful death Injuries alleged: Death Case name: Withheld Amount: $16 million Date: March 10, 2026 Attorneys: David Lail and Brandt Horton of Yarborough Applegate in Charleston (for the […]
Untimely ERISA appeal decision forfeits deferential review
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that a disability-plan administrator that failed to timely decide an ERISA appeal could not claim deferential judicial review of its benefits decision. […]
Drug-detection dog’s alert supports bus luggage search
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that a trained drug-detection dog’s alert provided probable cause to search suitcases on a commercial bus under the automobile exception to the […]
Arbitration stay cannot depend on MDL lead counsel consent
A district court may not condition a party’s ability to seek a stay under the Federal Arbitration Act on the approval of multi-district litigation lead counsel, the 4th U.S. Circuit […]
North Charleston attorney receives interim suspension
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Constitutional – Appropriations Act – In-District Compensation
Petitioners met their burden to show the proviso is unconstitutional beyond a reasonable doubt. We permanently enjoined payment of the funds covered by the proviso. In separating the government’s powers […]
Attorneys – Contingent Fee Agreements with Private Law Firms – Litigation Recovery Account
The Attorney General has the authority to enter into contingent fee agreements with private law firms. Further, the $75 million fee is payable to the Law Firms without first having […]
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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