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Civil Practice – Dissolving a Mechanic’s Lien – Arbitration Award
The master-in-equity did not err in dissolving TCC of Charleston, Inc.’s mechanic’s lien based on its failure to serve the lien within 90 days of the last day of labor […]
Civil Practice – Double Recovery – Collateral Source Rule
The trial judge should have granted the wrongdoer’s motion to reduce the verdict and prevent a double recovery; the collateral source rule does not apply. We reversed in part. The […]
Civil Practice – Statute of Limitations – Conversion Action
The circuit court erred when it found the statute of limitations precluded RS&A Piping’s action to set aside the tax sale. We reversed and remanded pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR. […]
Civil Practice – Precluded from Appellate Review – Conversion Cause of Action
Appellant’s arguments are precluded from appellate review because he failed to challenge the jury’s verdict in Respondent’s favor on the conversion cause of action. We affirmed pursuant to Rule 220(b), […]
Civil Practice – Rule 59(e) Motion – Appeal from a Final Order of the Family Court
Respondent’s Rule 59(e) motion—found by the family court to be “untimely”—stayed Appellant’s time to appeal under Rule 203(b)(1) of our Appellate Court Rules. We remanded to the court of appeals […]
Civil Practice – Consideration on Appeal – Contractual Indemnification
This court cannot reach the merits of this case because the record is not sufficient for consideration on appeal. The judge’s verbal order dismissing appellant’s cross-claims and his written orders […]
Civil Practice – Appeal Dismissed as Interlocutory – Attorney Immunity Doctrine
Although the denial of a motion to dismiss is ordinarily not appealable, the partial order of dismissal here had the effect of finally determining a substantial matter forming Petitioners’ intended […]
Civil Practice – Global Settlement Agreement – Personal and Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Global Settlement Agreement and Addendum do not bar the Receiver’s action in Florida. However, as there is no prevailing party at this stage of the proceedings we reversed the circuit […]
Civil Practice – Subject Matter Jurisdiction – Unauthorized Practice of Law
The Master-in-Equity had subject matter jurisdiction to hear Appellant’s declaratory judgment claim. We affirmed as modified the Master-in-Equity’s order dismissing Appellant’s declaratory judgment claim. Appellant Frances Mack-Marion refinanced her property […]
Civil Practice – Jurisdiction Over Defamation Claim – Undated Declaration
The district court did not err in retaining jurisdiction over Plaintiff’s claim under South Carolina state law for defamation. We affirmed the district court’s orders and judgment. Plaintiff Frank L. […]
Civil Practice – Sanction for Discovery Abuse – Grounds for Sanctions
In discovery, time does eventually run out on bad behavior. We affirmed the court of appeals decision. Innovative Waste Management (IWM) brought an action against Dunhill Products, Crest Energy Partners, […]
Civil Practice – Default Judgment – 28 U.S.C. § 1608(e)
The circuit court failed to impose the proper standard for entering a default judgment against a state agency under Rule 55(e), SCRCP. We reversed and remanded. The South Carolina Department […]
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
- We tore out our own backup generator
- When is a PIP an adverse employment action?
- Legally Speaking: What spring can teach us about active listening
- A useful patent management government notice
- The third option: Why your best employees are quietly losing their edge
- ‘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
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