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‘Ames’ ruling challenges ‘McDonnell Douglas’ framework in discrimination cases
The Supreme Court rejected the “background circumstances” rule in discrimination cases, with Justice Thomas signaling a challenge to the McDonnell Douglas framework.
Roy T. Willey IV Member Poulin, Willey Anastopoulo, Charleston
Roy T. Willey IV enjoys fighting for his clients, and that’s what drew him to concentrate on medical negligence cases, especially those involving surgical errors, birth injuries, misdiagnoses, and hospital […]
Fred W. Suggs III Partner Cassidy Coates Price, Greenville
With over 20 years of experience defending health care professionals, corporations, and individuals in high stakes litigation, Fred W. Suggs III has built a reputation as a passionate litigator in […]
Marian Williams Scalise Shareholder Richardson Plowden, Myrtle Beach
A third-generation lawyer, Marian Williams Scalise was Richardson Plowden’s first female shareholder. She focuses her practice on medical malpractice, professional malpractice, and insurance defense. Growing up in a family of […]
Sarah M. Purnell Shareholder Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, Greenville
Sarah M. Purnell, a shareholder and trial attorney at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, focuses on defending healthcare professionals. With over 30 years’ experience, she defends and litigates medical malpractice claims. She […]
Chad A. McGowan Founding Partner McGowan, Hood, Felder, and Phillips, Rock Hill
Chad A. McGowan is on a mission to use his law practice to improve health care. “There are many avoidable mistakes, from bad systems to abject medical incompetence,” McGowan says. […]
Francis M. Hinson IV Co-Founder Hinson Hiller & Padget, Columbia
Growing up on a farm in Bennettsville, Brink Hinson set his sights on law school at an early age. “I wanted to do big business law – mergers, acquisitions, and […]
Lee D. Cope Partner Parker Law Group, Hampton
Lee D. Cope’s extensive background in litigation has developed into a statewide practice, focusing primarily on nursing home litigation, medical malpractice, defective highways, and defective products. He also litigates cases […]
R. Gerald Chambers Jr. Shareholder Turner Padget, Columbia
For R. Gerald Chambers Jr. malpractice law was a natural fit. His father was a dentist, and his family appreciated having medical practitioners in the family. Starting out at a […]
Jennifer Spragins Burnett Managing Partner Harbin & Burnett, Anderson
When Jennifer Spragins Burnett started her career, she focused on defending nursing homes charged with abuse and neglect. Now, as managing partner at Harbin & Burnett in Anderson, she practices […]
Medical Malpractice Power List 2025
Power List honorees are selected by looking at a range of criteria, including whether an attorney is considered to be an leader in his or her field, well-versed in relevant […]
SC court rejects liability in construction defect case
The South Carolina Court of Appeals ruled a company was not liable for defects in a Simpsonville home built using its contractor license without consent.
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
- 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
- Using QALY to quantify emotional distress in legal cases
- Building relationships strengthens law firms, professional growth
- Lawyers face new guidance on AI, tech competence
- Reflections of ‘mean judges,’ age and courtroom lessons
- How lawyers can leverage personal connections to build practices
- State bar issues nuanced opinion on AI billing ethics
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