South Carolina Lawyers Weekly

Apr 8, 2026

Evidence of private benefit revives challenge to town dredging subsidy

The South Carolina Court of Appeals reversed the dismissal of a constitutional challenge to a town’s $600,000 contribution toward a private dredging project, holding that the plaintiff presented enough […]

Mar 13, 2025

Lawyers suspended over nonpayment of fees

Ten lawyers with practices in South Carolina have had their licenses suspended for not having paid license fees, an order from the state’s Supreme Court says. Another 13 lawyers practicing […]

May 4, 2017

Beaufort County raises Hilton Head’s sheriff bill by $1M

Beaufort County has increased Hilton Head Island‘s payment for police protection by more than $1 million. The Island Packet of Hilton Head reports that county administrator Gary Kubic told the […]

May 5, 2016

Low Rent District: Resort island looks at subdivided condos

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — The Town of Hilton Head Island is getting an outside legal opinion to see what can be done about people who subdivide their condominium […]

Dec 22, 2015

Grand jury indicts Hilton Head Island businessman on fraud

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A Hilton Head Island businessman accused of funneling investors’ money into personal expenses like house payments and purchases at Victoria’s Secret has been indicted […]

Mar 29, 2013

Contract – Confession of Judgment – 1994 Settlement – Enforceable

Orlando Residence, Ltd. v. Hilton Head Hotel Investors A $4 million confession of judgment – given to in 1994 to assure defendant’s compliance with his settlement agreement to pay $80,000 – is enforceable by the substituted plaintiff in this case. The court denies defendant’s motion to alter, amend, vacate and dismiss judgment and for relief from judgment.

Oct 22, 2012