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Conway attorney suspended indefinitely
Attorney: Elizabeth Jean Stanley Location: Conway Bar membership: Member since 2017 Disciplinary action: Suspended from the practice of law until further order on Nov. 15 Background: The Office of Disciplinary […]
Pawley Island attorney’s disbarment reduced to suspension
Attorney: William E. Hopkins Jr. Location: Pawleys Island Bar membership: Member since 1993 Disciplinary action: An order disbarring Hopkins was withdrawn, and a substitute order suspending him from the practice […]
S.C. court can hear worker’s suit despite forum selection clause
An employment contract that gave Texas’s courts jurisdiction over any disputes between a Greenville man and his employer didn’t require the employee to bring his dispute over unpaid wages in Texas’ […]
Doctor’s devise, tell me what you see
In the internet age, if we can’t quite recall the precise name of something—a school, for instance—we can usually fill in our blanks with a quick and easy search. If […]
North Charleston attorney suspended indefinitely
Attorney: Michael Justin Mims Location: North Charleston Bar membership: Member since 2007 Disciplinary action: Suspended from the practice of law until further order on Oct. 22 Background: The Office of […]
All doughnut hole and no doughnuts
One of the great ironies of our justice system is that arbitration clauses are inserted into contracts ostensibly to keep any subsequent disputes out of litigation, but the clauses are […]
Oconee Co. probate judge suspended for 18 months
Judge: Kenneth E. Johns Jr. Location: Walhalla Bar membership: Not a member of the state bar Disciplinary action: Suspended from judicial duties for 18 months on Oct. 13 Background: In […]
Beaufort attorney suspended indefinitely
Attorney: Cory Howerton Fleming Location: Beaufort Bar membership: Member since 1994 Disciplinary action: Suspended from the practice of law until further order on Oct. 8 Background: The Office of Disciplinary […]
No credit for FaceTime visits in parental rights case
The pandemic has taught us how amazing technologies like FaceTime and Zoom can be in connecting us to the loved ones we can’t be with physically. But it’s also […]
Mount Pleasant attorney suspended indefinitely
Attorney: Jeffrey Thomas Watson Location: Mount Pleasant Bar membership: Member since 2016 Disciplinary action: Suspended from the practice of law until further notice on Oct. 1 Background: The Office of […]
Spartanburg attorney publicly reprimanded
Attorney: Kenneth Philip Shabel Location: Spartanburg Bar membership: Member since 1998 Disciplinary action: Publicly reprimanded on Sept. 22 Background: Shabel represented a client in a criminal matter on a flat-fee […]
Spartanburg attorney suspended for four months
Attorney: Shawn M. Campbell Location: Spartanburg Bar membership: Member since 2001 Disciplinary action: Suspended from the practice of law for four months on Sept. 22 Background: Prior to 2017, Campbell […]
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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