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US appeals court weighs Pentagon bid to punish Senator Mark Kelly
A U.S. federal appeals court at a hearing on May 7 appeared skeptical that the Trump administration‘s could legally punish Democratic U.S. Senator Mark Kelly over public remarks he made […]
Damages class may proceed over prison contractor’s opioid treatment policy
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld certification of a damages class alleging that a private prison healthcare contractor unconstitutionally denied treatment for opioid use disorder, but remanded […]
‘Overserved’ driver crashes into motorcycle rider
$950,000 Settlement Action: Dram shop, negligence Injuries alleged: Multiple leg fractures Case name: Withheld Demand: $1.2 million Amount: $950,000 Date: April 2026 Attorney: John Mobley of John Mobley Law Firm […]
US Supreme Court declines to pause order holding Apple in contempt in Epic Games lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected on May 6 Apple’s request to temporarily block a judicial order that found the iPhone maker in violation of sweeping court-mandated changes to its lucrative […]
First Step Act credits require fresh review after end of Chevron
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the dismissal of a federal prisoner’s habeas petition challenging the Bureau of Prisons’ refusal to award First Step Act time […]
AI errors in murder case lead to discipline for Georgia prosecutor
The Georgia Supreme Court on May 5 disciplined a prosecutor, finding her misuse of artificial intelligence tools led to fake and misleading case citations appearing in a murder case ruling. The state’s high court barred Deborah Leslie, […]
Inventory searches support inevitable discovery of evidence
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed suppression of firearms and drug evidence found in a defendant’s bags, holding that the items would inevitably have been […]
COA reverses Planning Commission’s approval for 73-home development
The circuit court erred when it affirmed the planning commission’s approval of a development plan for 73 homes in northern Greenville County, the South Carolina Court of Appeals has ruled. […]
US Supreme Court lets Voting Rights Act ruling take effect ahead of schedule
The U.S. Supreme Court on May 4 allowed a recent ruling that gutted a key part of the Voting Rights Act to take effect ahead of schedule, bolstering Louisiana Republicans […]
SCOTUS revives pro-life nonprofit’s fight to protect donor lists
A pro-life women’s health organization has standing under the First Amendment to challenge in federal court the constitutionality of a state attorney general’s subpoena demanding the disclosure of the […]
SC governor signals openness to redistricting following SCOTUS voting rights ruling
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has issued a statement suggesting the state legislature should review the state’s congressional map following a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights […]
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 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
- Using QALY to quantify emotional distress in legal cases
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