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Spouses may seek stalking orders in magistrate courts
The South Carolina Court of Appeals held that magistrate courts retain jurisdiction over stalking and harassment restraining order requests between spouses, even when a divorce action is pending in […]
South Carolina Court of Appeals affirms joint custody despite parental conflict
The family court properly applied statutory best-interest factors and identified sufficient exceptional circumstances to justify shared custody despite parental conflict, the South Carolina Court of Appeals has ruled, affirming a […]
In divorce, failure to pay share of college expenses, ruled willful and in contempt
The South Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed a family court order holding the defendant in willful contempt for failing to pay his share of the parties’ daughter’s college expenses, concluding […]
Alimony award reversed where wife was underemployed and RSUs counted for support
The South Carolina Court of Appeals reversed a family court‘s award of permanent periodic alimony to the wife, finding the record showed she had the education, experience and earning capacity […]
South Carolina Supreme Court establishes Juvenile Treatment Court in Greenwood County
South Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice John W. Kittredge signed an order on March 23 establishing the Greenwood County Multi-Disciplinary Juvenile Treatment Court (MJTC), a specialized court program designed to […]
Veteran attorney named SC state child advocate
Gov. Henry McMaster named Margaret Bodman the new state child advocate to lead the S.C. Department of Children's Advocacy, succeeding Judge Amanda Whittle.
General Assembly members fill seats on bench
The following judges have been elected or reelected by the South Carolina General Assembly. Court of Appeals Seat 2: Kristi F. Curtis, Sumter, elected. Seat 3: John D. Geathers, Ridgeway, […]
Courts, AG brace for approaching storm
As Tropical Storm Debby moved closer to South Carolina, state Chief Justice John W. Kittredge gave instructions for how courts were to handle the severe weather, and state Attorney General Alan Wilson said that South Carolina’s price-gouging law had come into effect.
Courts move slowly granting protective orders
Domestic violence victims in parts of South Carolina, particularly in rural counties and the Grand Strand, are going weeks without legal protections according to a report by University of South Carolina researchers.
Lack of court reporters forcing SC family court delays
ANDERSON (AP) A worker shortage may spell big trouble in South Carolina for people who want to resolve problems with their day in court. Court hearings statewide are being delayed […]
Judges re-elected; Haley cries foul
Of 22 judicial seats filled recently in state courts, the vast majority were retained by incumbents, and few races were even close. But it was the election pitting a 16-year […]
Domestic Relations — Attorney’s Fees – Civil Practice – Appeals – Issue Preservation
Buist v. Buist (Lawyers Weekly No. 010-133-14, 8 pp.) (Jean Hoefer Toal, Ch. J.) (Costa Pleicones, J., concurring in the result only) Appealed from Abbeville County Family Court (Billy Tunstall […]
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
- ‘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
- Law ‘n History: The beer, scandal and haunted mansion of the Lemp dynasty
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