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Criminal Practice – Gross Negligence – Negligent Hiring and Supervision
The trial court did not err in denying Appellants’ motion for a new trial or JNOV with regard to an inmate’s claim for gross negligence. However, the trial court erred […]
Criminal Practice – Ineffective Trial Counsel – Repeated References to ‘Fresh Blood’
Petitioner was prejudiced by trial counsel’s deficiency. We reversed the PCR court’s order denying post-conviction relief and remanded to the Court of General Sessions for a new trial. Petitioner appealed […]
Real Property – Directed Verdict – Right of First Refusal
The circuit court erred in granting directed verdict for Respondents because whether Respondent Sea Pines Resort LLC possessed an enforceable right of first refusal over the Property was a question […]
Arbitration – Waiver – Request to Compel Arbitration
Starbucks management’s conduct does not establish waiver, and the circuit court erred in determining gateway issues that the agreement delegated to an arbitrator. We reversed. This appeal was about denial […]
Contract – Specific Performance – Purchase and Sale Agreement
Because Respondent never tendered the Purchase and Sale Agreement, it had no purchase contract for the court to specifically enforce. We affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded. Riverwalk […]
Criminal Practice – Subsequent Robberies – Close Proximity
The trial court did not abuse its discretion in admitting evidence pertaining to subsequent robberies, nor in allowing an officer’s testimony. We affirmed Appellant’s convictions and corresponding sentences. This appeal […]
Criminal Practice – South Carolina Protection of Persons and Property Act – Self-Defense
The South Carolina Protection of Persons and Property Act does not apply because Appellant failed to prove that he was under attack at the time of the incident, as required […]
Criminal Practice – Discovery Abuses – Officer’s Car Camera Footage
The circuit court did not abuse its discretion in failing to dismiss Appellant’s murder charge due to the discovery problems that culminated in the purging of Officer Christopher Miles’s car […]
Criminal Practice – Accomplice Liability – Circumstantial Evidence
Because the jury heard evidence that Appellant could have been the shooter or the driver, an accomplice liability instruction was warranted. We affirmed the trial court’s order. Appellant Quavon Deshay […]
Contract – Conversion Rights – Parties’ Intent
The determination of the parties’ intent at the time they executed the contract is a question of fact that should not have been decided on summary judgment. We reversed the […]
Domestic Relations – Non-Emergency Removal – Subject Matter Jurisdiction
The family court lacked subject matter jurisdiction to hear the South Carolina Department of Social Services’ (DSS) non-emergency removal action. We vacated the family court’s order of non-emergency removal. Mother […]
Criminal Practice – Suppression of Evidence – Gang Retaliation Theory
The trial court did not err in considering gang affiliations during sentencing. We affirmed the convictions and sentences. This was a direct appeal stemming from a shooting at an apartment […]
Business Law
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- 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
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- Using QALY to quantify emotional distress in legal cases
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- Reflections of ‘mean judges,’ age and courtroom lessons
- How lawyers can leverage personal connections to build practices
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