Recent Articles from Amber Nimocks
Watson named Lawyer of the Year at SCLW awards event
Some successful people make themselves easy to resent. They’re too accomplished, too perfect, too happy with themselves for being perfectly accomplished. The 2015 South Carolina Lawyer of the Year […]
Lawyers on the Move
Gallivan, White & Boyd has elected Jared Simms and Tom Vanderbloemen as shareholders. Simms’ practice focuses on the defense of employment and workers’ compensation matters. He leads the firm’s North […]
Lawyers on the Move
James M. Whalen has joined Richardson Plowden & Robinson as an associate attorney in the firm’s Charleston office. Whalen is a member of the Richardson Plowden general litigation practice group. […]
Gov. Haley names director of troubled DSS
COLUMBIA (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has named the director of The Girls Center at Clemson University as her choice to lead South Carolina’s troubled Department of Social Services. Haley’s […]
Charleston dedicating park to abuse prevention
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The City of Charleston is joining with child protection groups in dedicating a small park in the South Carolina city’s historic district. Mayor Joe Riley joins […]
1 dies, 5 hurt in fire at SC beach house
GARDEN CITY (AP) — A Timmonsville woman has died after a fire in Garden City that sent five people to hospitals. Horry County Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard says 38-year-old […]
The Dolan Company Will File for Chapter 11 Reorganization
By Tom Linthicum Special to South Carolina Lawyer’s Weekly The Dolan Company (OTC: DOLN), the Minneapolis-based owner of South Carolina Lawyer’s Weekly, will seek bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 next […]
Bar Discipline Roundup: Myrtle Beach attorney suspended
Attorney: Robert Paul Taylor Location: Myrtle Beach Bar membership: Member since 2002 Disciplinary action: Suspended until further notice on Feb. 19 Background: The Supreme Court suspended Taylor’s license to practice […]
Out of the Passenger Seat, Into the Squad Car
From the “Clients You’re Glad Aren’t Yours” file, comes the story of a woman who called in a fake report of a gunman near a convenience store to help a […]
Dude, where’s my hemp farm?
It starts with growing a little hemp. Then you try cotton. Next thing you know you’re strung out on silk, willing to do anything to get your hands on a […]
Lawyers, consider this your official warning about cybersecurity
We’ve come to the point in the digital revolution when you need to start paying attention. Relying on the advice of a tech-savvy colleague or even the expertise of your […]
Even lawyers have time to stand up, take a walk and add some years to their lives
Lawyers tend to think that the only people who understand them are other lawyers. With that in mind, the following advice on keeping your New Year’s resolution to get more […]
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
- We tore out our own backup generator
- When is a PIP an adverse employment action?
- Legally Speaking: What spring can teach us about active listening
- A useful patent management government notice
- The third option: Why your best employees are quietly losing their edge
- ‘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










