Recent Articles from David Donovan
Lawyers in the News – April 25
Turner Padget announced the additions of Charles S. Gwynne Jr., Christopher D. Scalzo, and Adrian R. Peguese to its ligation practice group. Gwynne joins the Columbia office as of counsel, […]
It was, really, all good things
It’s hard to leave a job that has meant so much to me, but these things happen sometimes, and so this will be my final issue as the editor-in-chief of […]
Conway attorney reprimanded
Attorney: Ralph James Wilson Jr. Location: Conway Bar membership: Member since 2007 Disciplinary action: Publicly reprimanded on April 13. Background: Wilson was charged with felony first-degree domestic violence on January […]
Myrtle Beach attorney reprimanded and fined
Attorney: Robert S. Guyton Location: Myrtle Beach Bar membership: Member since 2001 Disciplinary action: Publicly reprimanded and fined $5,000 on April 13. Background: Guyton was reported to the South Carolina […]
Charleston attorney suspended for nine months
Attorney: P. Michael DuPree Location: Charleston Bar membership: Member since 1988 Disciplinary action: Suspended from the practice of law for nine months on April 13, retroactive to the date of […]
Top Verdicts & Settlements of 2021
Our Top Verdicts & Settlements list for 2021 is the first—and, hopefully, only—list that was fully impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As that year began, none of us really knew […]
Columbia attorney suspended indefinitely (March 2022)
Attorney: Elizabeth Anne Perkins Location: Columbia Bar membership: Member since 2018 Disciplinary action: Suspended from the practice of law until further order on March 10 Background: The Office of Disciplinary […]
Seneca attorney suspended indefinitely
Attorney: Edward Delane Rosemond Location: Seneca Bar membership: Member since 1998 Disciplinary action: Suspended from the practice of law until further order on March 10 Background: The Office of Disciplinary […]
COA cracks open door to owners’ suit against HOA’s law firm
A group of condo owners in Myrtle Beach will be able to move forward with a lawsuit against the law firm that provided legal advice to their homeowners’ association after […]
Rockingham, N.C. attorney disbarred in South Carolina
Attorney: H. Bright Lindler Location: Rockingham, North Carolina Bar membership: Member since 1992 Disciplinary action: Disbarred on March 2 Background: Lindler was disbarred in North Carolina on Dec. 3, 2021 […]
First conviction, not arrest, started speedy trial clock
A murder conviction handed down to a man whose first conviction had been overturned on appeal more than three years earlier didn’t violate the defendant’s right to a speedy trial […]
Conway attorney reinstated to practice
Attorney: Ralph James Wilson Jr. Location: Conway Bar membership: Member since 2007 Disciplinary action: Reinstated to the practice of law on Feb. 7 Background: Wilson was placed on interim suspension […]
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
- 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
- Using QALY to quantify emotional distress in legal cases
- Building relationships strengthens law firms, professional growth
- Lawyers face new guidance on AI, tech competence







