Future lawyers sharpen courtroom skills
Members of what might be the next generation of lawyers had a chance to sharpen their skills at a competition held last week. Almost 400 middle school students from across […]
SCAJ unanimously elects Lynn as president
Sydney Lynn, a personal injury and workers' compensation lawyer with Joye Law Firm, has been unanimously elected to lead the South Carolina Association for Justice for the 2024-25 program year.
SC Supreme Court to hear cases in Charleston
The South Carolina Supreme Court will move its proceedings from its Columbia chambers to The Citadel in mid-September for a long-overdue two-day term. The term will run Sept. 10-11, according […]
Charleston County state senator-lawyer’s license suspended
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Decision upends J6-involved lawyer’s bid to regain license
A federal judge has denied a South Carolina lawyer‘s bid to quickly regain his law license after he was convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. […]
SCOTUS: No bias in redrawing of SC congressional district
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the redrawing of a South Carolina congressional district, dismissing claims of racial discrimination.
Mock trial competition offers unique perspective
A mock trial competition at Charleston School of Law will take a unique route, one with ties to the historic port’s long maritime tradition. The school and the Coast Guard […]
VIDEO: 5 Questions with … Joseph F. Rice
Joseph F. Rice, a co-founder of Motley Rice, has negotiated some of the bigger settlements in American history, both in terms of dollar amounts and public attention.
Proposed hate crimes law stalls in S.C. Senate
COLUMBIA — Supporters who want to make South Carolina the next-to-last U.S. state to pass a hate crimes law increasing penalties for some crimes fueled by race, gender or sexual […]
SLED agents investigate fatal police shootings
NORTH CHARLESTON — State Law Enforcement Division agents are investigating fatal officer-involved shootings this week in North Charleston and Greenville. The suspects in both cases were armed, authorities said. The […]
Spartanburg CPA firm expands to Charleston
Spartanburg-based Elliott & Painter Certified Public Accountants is expanding into the Charleston market with a new office and the addition of Jay Gibson as partner. Gibson will spearhead Elliott & […]
Pharmacy supply chain company to expand Charleston County HQ
QuicksortRx, a company that provides pharmacy supply chain management solutions for health systems, will grow its corporate headquarters with an expansion in Charleston County. The $220,000 investment will create 41 […]
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
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- When is a PIP an adverse employment action?
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- 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















