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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 […]
Greenville attorney suspended indefinitely
Attorney: Lawrence J. Purvis Jr. Location: Greenville Bar membership: Member since 2005 Disciplinary action: Suspended from the practice of law until further order on Feb. 7 Background: The Office of […]
Former Fort Mill attorney disbarred
Attorney: Christi Anne Misocky Location: Monroe, North Carolina (formerly of Fort Mill) Bar membership: Member since 2011 Disciplinary action: Disbarred on Jan. 19 Background: Misocky was arrested on two counts […]
Unusual birth certificate no obstacle to adoption
The grandparents of an Abbeville County girl have been granted adoption after the South Carolina Supreme Court reversed a Court of Appeals decision and found that declining to grant a […]
Lexington attorney suspended indefinitely
Attorney: Debra Barry Moore Location: Lexington Bar membership: Member since 2004 Disciplinary action: Suspended from the practice of law until further order on Jan. 7. Background: The Office of Disciplinary […]
Charleston attorney suspended indefinitely after arrest
Attorney: John Keith Blincow Jr. Location: Charleston Bar membership: Member since 1984 Disciplinary action: Suspended from the practice of law until further order on Dec. 21. Background: The Office of […]
Aiken attorney suspended for one year
Attorney: Brian Austin Katonak Location: Aiken Bar membership: Member since 1992 Disciplinary action: Suspended from the practice of law for one year on Dec. 15. Background: Eight disciplinary complaints were […]
Suspended Charleston attorney disbarred
Attorney: George Constantine Holmes Location: Charleston Bar membership: Member since 1987 Disciplinary action: Disbarred on Dec. 15 Background: Holmes was placed on interim suspension in 2016 following his 2003 guilty […]
At-will employment contractual, third-party suit OK
A former bank executive who was fired from his job will be able to move forward with a federal lawsuit against the co-worker who accused him of sexual harassment after […]
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
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