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Trump lawyers seek to curb protective order’s restrictions
Former President Donald Trump’s legal team told a judge overseeing the election conspiracy case against him on Monday that prosecutors’ proposed protective order aimed at preventing the public disclosure of evidence is too broad and would restrict his First Amendment rights. Lawyers for the early 2024 Republican presidential primary front-runner said in court papers that […]
50 Most Influential Women deadline nears
Now is the time to enter your nominations for South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s “50 Most Influential Women” awards. The nomination deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7. A nomination form is available on the magazine’s website at sclawyersweekly.com/event/50-most-influential-women. The 50 Most Influential Women awards recognize the figures whose influence is felt in business, government,[...]
Law firms focus on distressed properties
By Dan Emerson, BridgeTower Media Newswires MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Philadelphia-based law firm Ballard Spahr recently announced a new division in its Minneapolis office with an interesting name: Distressed Assets and Opportunities Group. “Distressed” refers to property subject to financial difficulties such as bankruptcy and foreclosure. “Opportunities” refers to strategies that ca[...]
Nomination deadline nears for 50 Most Influential Women
The clock is counting down to submit nominations for South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s “50 Most Influential Women” awards. Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. Aug. 7. A nomination form is available on the magazine’s website at sclawyersweekly.com/event/50-most-influential-women. The 50 Most Influential Women awards will spotlight the Carolinas’ leading movers and shakers from b[...]
Five Questions with Donald Reynolds and Larry Robbins
Delaware’s Chancery Court is deciding whether TripAdvisor can leave the state and reincorporate in Nevada, a move that the plaintiffs say will help insulate company directors from stockholder litigation. Gregory Maffei, a controlling stockholder, employs “sophisticated financial engineering” to achieve personal gain at the expense of minority investors, the plaintiffs allege. Attorneys f[...]
Icons & Phenoms ’23 photo highlights
This prestigious event celebrates the achievements and contributions of the region’s more accomplished and promising legal professionals. With over 30 winners being recognized this year, it’s an unparalleled opportunity for attendees to gain insight into the industry, network with esteemed colleagues, and celebrate the best in the legal profession. The icon honorees and their firms […]
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Lawyer defends free press, public’s right to know
Taylor M. Smith IV’s professional career started in journalism, moved into the law and then morphed into a combination of the two. A partner with Harrison, Radeker & Smith in Columbia, his practice includes serving as lead counsel for the S.C. Press Association, the professional organization for the state’s 82 daily and weekly newspapers. His […]
POINT OF NO RETURN: Working from home has become the norm
The old way of practicing law is dead, and the coronavirus killed it. If that sounds like hyperbole, ask around. Better yet, look around your local law office. You’ll find fewer staff members congregating at the water cooler, fewer attorneys discussing life and the law in the hallways, and more unoccupied desks than you would […]
Class of 2023 Icons & Phenoms announced
North Carolina and South Carolina Lawyers Weekly are pleased to announce the Icons & Phenoms Class of 2023. Icons are senior leaders of the legal community who have made their mark, in the courtroom or the boardroom, in their law firms or legal departments, with community organizations, and with local, state and national bar associations. […]
Escaping Liability: Texas Two-Step’ Under Scrutiny
Depending on whom you ask, the pejoratively titled “Texas two-step” is either a strategic, viable defense to mass tort claims or an unfair abuse of the Bankruptcy Code. “The term is clearly meant to be an amusing reference to country line dancing, which is popular in Texas, as well as many other Southern states,” […]
Assault suit against TSA screener revived
By Nick Hurston The Federal Tort Claims Act, or FTCA, allows people who claim they were assaulted by Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, screeners to sue the federal government, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has held in an issue of first impression. Joining with other U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals, U.S. Circuit Judge […]
‘Power List’ for healthcare announced
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce its Power List for healthcare. The Power List program recognizes top lawyers in a particular practice area. These attorneys are experts in their field, known for their expertise and accomplishments. Upcoming Power List practice areas for 2023 include family, real estate and employment law. Our healthcare honorees […]
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
- Virginia Tech student got due process in hearing
- High court justices cross the line of propriety
- High court’s term was rough on big business
- The flip side of generative AI in law and how to address it
- The fight for equal educational opportunity continues
- Letter From The Editor – Working from Home
- NLRB joins FTC in taking aim at non-competes
- Supreme Court leaves key internet protection untouched
- US Supreme Court bites back at parody’s use of the First Amendment
- My goal: Provide the information that you need now
- Case study: North Carolina courts provide guidance on scope, limitations of attorney-client privilege
- A Different Ode to Pro Bono Work
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