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We tore out our own backup generator
A total of 4.18 million Americans turned 65 last year, the highest number ever recorded in a single year. They worked, paid in, and earned their retirement. […]
When retirement is a taboo subject, succession planning is doomed
By David E. Wood All law firms must replace retiring partners and the revenue they produce if they are to prosper. If a firm cannot do this, top-line revenue will […]
SC trades all-male Supreme Court for all-white one
South Carolina's General Assembly voted 152-0 in a joint session Wednesday to elevate Letitia Verdin to the state’s Supreme Court, making the tribunal all-white after the retirement of Chief Justice Don Beatty, its last Black judge.
VIDEO: Winding down requires care, planning, time
Retirement, particularly for lawyers at small firms or those who are solo practitioners, requires careful planning, often including expertise from outside sources, and can be a yearslong process.
VIDEO: Veteran lawyer reviews his retirement preparations
David Gantt, a veteran lawyer, discusses pre-retirement steps in a video, advising early preparation, expert consultations, and objective practice valuation.
Three finalists in running for SC Supreme Court
By Jessica Holdman COLUMBIA – A pair of state Appeals Court judges and a Circuit Court judge are among finalists for South Carolina’s next Supreme Court justice. A legislative panel […]
USC pays $280K to settle harassment cases
COLUMBIA — Settling two sexual harassment lawsuits filed by co-workers of a former art professor has cost the University of South Carolina $280,000. David Voros, who was an art professor […]
Workaround sought to keep Keel SLED chief
COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s governor wants the state’s top police officer to serve six more years, but to keep his retirement benefits, Mark Keel must first take 30 days off. […]
Estate planning with retirement accounts under the new SECURE Act
By Charlie Davis and Chalk Broughton The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (the SECURE Act), signed into law by President Trump and became effective Jan. […]
It’s never too early to have a wind-down plan
By Lloyd C. Rosenberg I survived. After practicing law just shy of 40 years, I decided it was time to say goodbye. Adios. Hasta la vista, baby. And that’s exactly […]
Suspended South Carolina prosecutor seeks retirement pay
A prosecutor in South Carolina suspended while he faces corruption charges is pushing to get full retirement benefits. The Post and Courier of Charleston reported that suspended 5th Circuit Solicitor […]
A nice place to retire … and get a mammogram
The good ol’ Palmetto State gets bashed in too many lists. Whether it be crime, education or obesity rates, the state tends to end up on the wrong end of […]
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
- We tore out our own backup generator
- When is a PIP an adverse employment action?
- Legally Speaking: What spring can teach us about active listening
- 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
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