Recent Articles from Bill Cresenzo
Family settles claim for $1.075M after fatal car crash
The family of a young mother who was killed when her car was struck by the driver of an SUV who was pulling out of her driveway will receive $1.075 […]
Family of runner killed in crosswalk settles suit for $4.25M
A man whose wife died after she was hit by a delivery truck while she was jogging has confidentially settled a lawsuit with the at-fault driver and his employer […]
Woman hit by HVAC truck driver settles claim for $970K
An elderly woman who was injured after she was hit by a heating and air conditioning repair truck driver who had a “deplorable” driving record has settled a claim […]
COVID slows South Carolina’s courts—again
Efforts to keep the wheels of justice turning at full speed have been no match for COVID-19, which has caused South Carolina Supreme Court Justice Donald Beatty to halt […]
Bar, driver pay $1.5M to settle dram shop claims
A Myrtle Beach bar that overserved a patron who later caused a multi-vehicle crash in Myrtle Beach has paid $1 million to confidentially settle claims by three people who […]
Girl bit by roaming Rottweiler settles claim for $300K
A young girl who was bit by a Rottweiler in her front yard has confidentially settled a pre-lawsuit claim against the dog’s owners for $300,000, her attorney reports. Brent […]
COVID has estate planning clients confronting mortality
For estate planning attorneys, 2020 was a year unlike any they have ever seen, from meeting with clients at card tables set up outside of offices to fielding a […]
Spartanburg bar settles dram shop claim for $1M
A Spartanburg bar will pay $1 million to resolve claims that it overserved a patron who later drove drunk and ran his car into a moped, killing one person and […]
Serious injuries in car crash spur $1.25M settlement
A woman who suffered multiple injuries after a driver turned in front of her has settled a claim against the at-fault driver for $1.25 million, her attorneys report. Chuck […]
Attorneys advise caution in mandating COVID-19 vaccine
With the first round of COVID-19 vaccine shipments headed to South Carolina this month, employment law attorneys expect that as it becomes widely available in 2021, they will hear from […]
As vaccines arrive, so do tricky choices for employers
With the first round of COVID-19 vaccine shipments headed to South Carolina this month, employment law attorneys expect that as it becomes widely available in 2021, they will hear from […]
Man hit by drunk driver settles claim for $3.6M
A man who was severely injured after he was rear-ended by an allegedly drunk driver has confidentially settled a claim against the at-fault driver and his employer for $3.6 million, […]
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














