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Environmental group failed to show irreparable harm from PFAS discharges
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a preliminary injunction that barred a chemical manufacturer from discharging a PFAS compound in excess of limits contained in its Clean Water […]
Borrowers’ renewed foreclosure challenge fails
The South Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of mortgage holders and a loan servicer, holding that prior Rule 40(j) dismissals of an earlier foreclosure action did […]
Sentencing enhancement vacated for lack of firearm findings
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a felon-in-possession defendant’s 84-month sentence, holding that the district court failed to make the factual findings necessary to support a homicide-related sentencing […]
COA grants immunity in Myrtle Beach ‘stand-your-ground’ shooting
Sufficient evidence supported findings that the shooting was justified under the state’s Protections of Persons and Property Act, the South Carolina Court of Appeals ruled, affirming a trial court’s decision […]
SC Attorney general drops opposition to unsealing ‘Egg Juror’ records in Murdaugh case
The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office has reversed course and is now supporting the unsealing of private court records related to the dismissal of a juror during Alex Murdaugh’s 2023 […]
Qualified immunity shields social worker in foster placement case
Even assuming the placement of a foster teenager with a known history of sexual misconduct into their home created a serious risk of harm, plaintiffs failed to identify clearly […]
Fabrication claims revived in wrongful conviction lawsuit
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals revived fabrication-of-evidence claims brought by two men whose murder conspiracy convictions were vacated more than 20 years after they were sentenced […]
Receivership upheld to protect asbestos claimants’ recovery efforts
The South Carolina Supreme Court largely upheld a pre-judgment receivership imposed on a foreign asbestos company, finding substantial evidence that the company engaged in conduct designed to hinder asbestos […]
Excessive force allegations against officers survive dismissal
A plaintiff sufficiently alleged a Fourth Amendment excessive force claim where he asserted that officers slammed him to the ground, fractured his arm and applied pressure to his throat during […]
Erroneous refund interest may support innocent spouse relief
A taxpayer may seek equitable innocent spouse relief for obligations arising from an erroneous refund of underpayment interest because those obligations can constitute “unpaid tax” under the Internal Revenue […]
Marketing partner may enforce arbitration agreement
A health insurance marketing company could enforce an arbitration provision as a third-party beneficiary of an online agreement entered into by the plaintiff, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals […]
Death sentence upheld after intellectual disability claim rejected
The South Carolina Supreme Court held that a death-row inmate failed to prove he is intellectually disabled and therefore constitutionally exempt from execution under Atkins v. Virginia. The court […]
Business Law
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- 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
- 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
- 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
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