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Reeves, Aiken & Hightower LLP Blog

Covers South Carolina personal injury and criminnal law news.

http://www.rjrlaw.com/blog/

May 23
Man Shatters Police-car Window After Police find him Driving Without a Driver’s License

Man Shatters Police-car Window After Police find him Driving Without a Driver’s License

Winthrop University police arrested a 20-year-old man after he sped down Cherry Road without a valid driver’s license. He was thereafter charged with damaging city property after the infuriated arrestee kicked out the window of…
May 23
Woman Arrested with Heroin Hours Before Her Court Appearance

Woman Arrested with Heroin Hours Before Her Court Appearance

A Catawba, South Carolina woman was found with heroin and syringes in her purse hours before she was due to be in court. This occurred after police were called to a Rolling Ridge Road home where a 22-year-old was suffering from an…
May 23
National Traffic Safety Board Recommends “the Sniffer”

National Traffic Safety Board Recommends “the Sniffer”

The National Traffic Safety Board has initiated a recent program called “the Sniffer.” This recommendation has been overshadowed by another recent recommendation that proposes to decrease BAC levels from 0.08% to 0.05%.…

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Greenville SC Personal Injury…

Greenville SC Personal Injury Attorney Blog

By Ryan Montgomery.

http://www.ryanmontgomerylaw.com/blog/

May 23
New iPhone and Android App May Make Roads Safer

New iPhone and Android App May Make Roads Safer

New iPhone and Android App May Make Roads Safer Texting and Driving Attorney | Distracted Driving Lawyer Greenville, SC The Canary Project is a new iPhone and Android App that allows parents to check on their teens to make sure...
May 22
Three factors may discourage teen texting

Three factors may discourage teen texting

Tougher laws, stronger enforcement and parental modeling could significantly reduce the number of deaths and injuries from teenage texting while driving. A growing number of car accident cases involve a driver who is distracted by receiving…
May 21
Drunk Driver Kills Simpsonville Man; Injures Child

Drunk Driver Kills Simpsonville Man; Injures Child

Drunk Driver Kills Father and Injures Daughter Greenville Car Accident and Wrongful Death Lawyer When I read the recent news story about Lawrence Brown being charged with a felony DUI that lead to the death of Kevin Wayne Webster, it...

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South Carolina Nursing Home Blog

Covers nursing home abuse and litigation. By Poliakoff & Associates.

http://www.scnursinghomelaw.com/

May 23
Failure to Administer CPR

Failure to Administer CPR

A Florida nursing home, Casa Mora Rehabilitation and Extended Care, will pay an $18,500 fine after neglecting a dying resident, and mishandling the resident’s death. A nurse failed to administer life-saving attempts to a…
May 22
Invasion of Privacy

Invasion of Privacy

CBS New York reported that two nursing home aides, David Rover and Thomas Mocera, have been accused of taking graphic photographs of approximately eleven nursing home residents in three Suffolk County nursing homes. New York Attorney…
May 21
Hidden Camera Captures Abuse

Hidden Camera Captures Abuse

CTV News reported that four employees from St. Joseph’s at Fleming long- term care facility in Ontario, Canada have been suspended with pay after video footage showed them abusing a patient. The footage was captured by Camille Parent,…

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SC Bid Protests

Covers bidding, construction law and contracts. By Bryan Barnes.

http://scbidprotests.com

May 23
A Few Lockouts For An Car Locksmith

A Few Lockouts For An Car Locksmith

Lawrie has not faced Wednesday’s starter Yovani Gallardo (five-5, 4.23 Period), but other Blue Jays have. Rasmus has fared the ideal by likely 4 for 13 from him while Kelly Johnson (1 for nine), Yunel Escobar (one for seven) and…
May 23
Fsh And Lh Level

Fsh And Lh Level

In addition, severe exhaustion, experienced during bioidentical hormones can induce motion sickness, resulting in nausea. If menopause symptoms are not handled promptly, the scenario may possibly worsen and direct to nausea. Signs of…
May 21
Retail Coaching: The Residence Grown Solution

Retail Coaching: The Residence Grown Solution

Software program vendors produce e-discovering plans that are capable of jogging on various platforms these types of as Microsoft.Net and JavaEE. In addition to intensive class management, other products and services these types of as on line…

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Blog on South Carolina Family Law

Covers South Carolina divorce, custody and family law issues. By Gregory S. Forman.

http://www.gregoryforman.com

May 22
Supreme Court issues order regarding procedure for approval of settlements after appeal

Supreme Court issues order regarding procedure for approval of settlements after appeal

Cases can settle at any time. While most cases settle before trial, nothing prevents litigants from negotiating after a case is appealed. I’ve had a couple of cases settle after an appeal is filed. So long as the…
May 22
South Carolina Supreme Court looks to state constitution’s right to privacy in finding due process requires judicial review of lifetime electronic monitoring of sex offender

South Carolina Supreme Court looks to state constitution’s right to privacy in finding due process requires judicial review of lifetime electronic monitoring of sex offender

South Carolina is one of the few states with an explicit right to privacy within the state constitution. S.C. Const. art. I, §10. One of my early legal interests and my first published piece on the law regarded our state’s…
May 10
Supreme Court finds harmless error in denial of counsel for termination of parental right

Supreme Court finds harmless error in denial of counsel for termination of parental right

The May 8, 2013 Supreme Court opinion in Broom v. Derrick affirmed a termination of parental rights (TPR) despite the appellant Mother having apparently completed the treatment plan from the removal action and being erroneously denied counsel…

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Covers personal injury law issues and topics, including medical malpractice, product liability, and worker's compensation Published by Columbia, South Carolina Personal Injury Lawyers, Louthian Law Firm, P.A.

http://www.southcarolinalawyerblog.com/

May 21
Futuristic Transport Raises Current Question

Futuristic Transport Raises Current Question

The U.S. Senate recently held hearings to consider the legal implications of the automated robot-driven cars being tested in three states -- Nevada, California and Florida. Wonder why they’re spending time and money on unlikely…
May 5
Cannons Campground Pollution Investigation Continue

Cannons Campground Pollution Investigation Continue

GoUpstate.com reported recently that independent testing of residual groundwater near the Cannons Campground community is being done in connection with an investigation concerning the alleged improper disposal of dangerous chemicals by a…
Apr 9
7 Facts About Pedestrian Accident

7 Facts About Pedestrian Accident

As spring arrives and the weather clears, drivers across the state should be alert for pedestrians. Every three days, someone dies in a pedestrian accident in South Carolina, according to the state Department of Public Safety. For…

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Accel Tax Blog

Covers tax law news and tax planning for individuals and businesses.

http://www.acceltaxandbusiness.com/blog.php

May 21
Employer Reimbursements of Employee Health Insurance

Employer Reimbursements of Employee Health Insurance
May 10
GAO Finds 401(k) Rollovers Overly Complicated

GAO Finds 401(k) Rollovers Overly Complicated
May 2
The Requirement to Have Health Insurance by 2014

The Requirement to Have Health Insurance by 2014

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South Carolina Appeals - Tips and…

South Carolina Appeals - Tips and News

Covers South Carolina state appellate practice and noteworthy SC decisions. By the Law Offices of Robert Hill.

http://www.attorneyroberthill-blog.com/

May 20
Watch for Pesky Prepositions in an Appeal

Watch for Pesky Prepositions in an Appeal

Appellate judges often say that they want concise briefs. But how to trim without losing meaning? One way is to watch when you say “of,” “in,” and “by.” Lawyers often read stuff overfilled with…
May 17
Don’t Create Zombie Nouns in an Appeal

Don’t Create Zombie Nouns in an Appeal

Lawyers are bad about creating zombie nouns by burying verbs. In drafting a brief for an appeal, we never mediate or litigate; we always engage in mediation or litigation. We never examine a witness or object to her testimony; we conduct an…
May 13
Killing Adverbs in Appeal Brief

Killing Adverbs in Appeal Brief

What do Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy and horror-novelist Stephen King have in common? Both disdain adverbs. Lawyers who write appeal briefs may consider joining them. “Adverbs are a cop-out[,]” Justice Kennedy told an…

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South Carolina Business Law Blog

Covers judicial decisions, legislative changes, regulatory rulings, and the economic landscape affecting companies doing business or seeking to do business in South Carolina. By Ellis, Lawhorne & Sims, P.A.

http://www.scbusinesslawblog.com/

May 19
The Only Thing Settled About Arbitrability is its Continued Litigatibility

The Only Thing Settled About Arbitrability is its Continued Litigatibility

IntroductionAlthough both the United States Supreme Court and the South Carolina Supreme Court often attempt to define arbitrability -- the question of whether a contractual provision purporting to send disputes to arbitration is enforceable…
Apr 8
4th Circuit Issues Two Standing Opinions On the Same Day

4th Circuit Issues Two Standing Opinions On the Same Day

Introduction Attorneys and judges burn a great deal of time and energy debating and determining the issue of "standing": broad brush whether there is a "case or controversy" sufficient to invoke the power of a court to hear it. The wildly…
Feb 2
Some Uses Just Don't Belong: Land Use Law and "Caddyshack"

Some Uses Just Don't Belong: Land Use Law and "Caddyshack"

IntroductionThe South Carolina Supreme Court recently issued Dunes West Golf Club v. Town of Mt. Pleasant. Justice Kittredge, writing for a unanimous court, (and in an opinion footnoted as heavily as a David Foster Wallace essay)…

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Pringle Practice and Productivity…

Pringle Practice and Productivity Blog

Discusses innovation in business and the practice of law, and explores ways to be more productive, efficient, and effective. By Jack Pringle.

http://pringlepracticeblog.blogspot.com/

May 18
Five Must-Reads for Graduates (And Everyone Else)

Five Must-Reads for Graduates (And Everyone Else)

It is that time of year again, and if you are looking to give something really meaningful and worthwhile, consider one or more of the following:This is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate…
Mar 24
Every Lawyer is A Technologist: Take a Step Back to Take the First Step Forward

Every Lawyer is A Technologist: Take a Step Back to Take the First Step Forward

Quit Pointing Out What I Don't Know, and Tell Me Where to Start Learning The legal community is all atwitter (pun intended) about the effect of computer technologies (and other forces) on the way law is practiced. You hear the use…
Feb 25
Remember (and Protect) the Important Stuff: Part Two- Eliminate Password Fatigue With LastPa

Remember (and Protect) the Important Stuff: Part Two- Eliminate Password Fatigue With LastPa

In a recent post, I discussed the dilemma facing anyone who does any significant amount of personal and professional business online: safe and secure transactions require the use of strong, unique passwords, but keeping up with that…

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South Carolina DUI Lawyers

Covers DUI and DWI in South Carolina. By Strom Law Firm L.L.C.

http://stromlawdui.com/blog/

May 15
Federal Agency Recommends Lowering Drunk Driving Blood Alcohol Content

Federal Agency Recommends Lowering Drunk Driving Blood Alcohol Content

NTSB Suggests Lowering Blood Alcohol Content Limits to Prevent Drunk Driving Deaths The National Transportation Safety Board recommended on Tuesday, May 14th, that states across the US lower their legal blood alcohol limit from 0.08 to…
May 13
Catholic Bishop Pleads Not Guilty to DUI Charge

Catholic Bishop Pleads Not Guilty to DUI Charge

Bishop Arrested for DUI in Rhode Island, Pleads Not Guilty to Charges On Saturday night, May 4th, Roman Catholic Bishop Robert McManus, of the Diocese of Worcester, was arrested for suspicion of DUI after leaving the scene of an…
May 7
“Myrtle Manor” Reality TV Star Arrested for DUI

“Myrtle Manor” Reality TV Star Arrested for DUI

Star of New Series “Myrtle Manor” Arrested for First DUI Offense The star of “Myrtle Manor,” a new hit reality TV show on TLC which is filmed in Myrtle Beach, SC, has been arrested and charged with her…

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Charleston Bankruptcy Blog

Covers consumer bankruptcy law and information. By Russell DeMott.

http://www.scbankruptcyattorney.com/blog

May 13
U.S. Trustee Suspends Debtor Audit

U.S. Trustee Suspends Debtor Audit

The United States Trustee’s Office announced that it has suspended debtor audits. The 2005 Bankruptcy Code (BAPCPA– “Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act”) required the audits, which are…
Mar 27
South Carolina Median Income Update: April, 2013

South Carolina Median Income Update: April, 2013

Twice a year median income figures are updated. These figures drive the consumer bankruptcy process. If you’re the below median income for your household size, you usually (but not always) qualify for a Chapter 7…
Mar 3
Should You Use a Credit Card to Pay Your Taxes?

Should You Use a Credit Card to Pay Your Taxes?

Using your credit card to pay taxes may make sense–sometimes. However, there are important considerations to using credit cards for this purpose. Kelly Phillips Erb, a Philadelphia tax lawyer and blogger at “Tax Girl,”…

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Personal Injury Blog

By Traywick Law Offices.

http://www.charlestonscinjurylawyers.com/Personal-Injury-Blog.aspx

May 11
FAQ - How Do I Pay the Lawyer on my Injury Claim?

FAQ - How Do I Pay the Lawyer on my Injury Claim?

FAQ - How much does Traywick Law Offices charge me to handle my personal injury or workers compensation claim? Many clients are straight up scared to deal with an attorney. Usually, that is because they haven't worked with a lawyer before…
May 5
A Confident Lawyer is Key if You Want to Maximize Your Case's Value

A Confident Lawyer is Key if You Want to Maximize Your Case's Value

Many of the qualities one needs to see in his or her lawyer are obvious: intelligent, experienced, loyal. Equally important, though perhaps springing to mind less immediately, is another key characteristic for your lawyer to have: confidence.…
Apr 30
Work Zone Accidents: Serious Business, Requiring Serious Lawyer

Work Zone Accidents: Serious Business, Requiring Serious Lawyer

Everyone knows that highway work zones are dangerous for the men and women who work in them. Careless drivers speed through work zones, inattentive drivers fail to pick up on lane shifts, reckless drivers ignore flagmen. Calamities in many…

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South Carolina Retail and…

South Carolina Retail and Hospitality Law Blog

Covers legal trends for South Carolina retailers and hospitality-related entities. By Christian Stegmaier.

http://retailhospitalitylaw.blogspot.com/

May 8
It Must Be Something I Ate–Causation in Food Liability Case

It Must Be Something I Ate–Causation in Food Liability Case

This article was originally published in South Carolina Lawyer, March 2013, at 16 - 19. Click here for a link to the online version of the magazine, which is produced by the South Carolina Bar. Charles…
Mar 18
Collins & Lacy Hosts Statewide CLE Presentation for Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)

Collins & Lacy Hosts Statewide CLE Presentation for Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)

Post by Christian StegmaierThis year, I will reprise my role as presenter at our annual ACC CLE on Friday, June 14, 2013 along with my other Collins & Lacy colleagues to address issues that in-house counsel face on a daily basis,…
Mar 13
Do I really have to pay for that? Department of Labor Continues to Crack Down on Hospitality Industry

Do I really have to pay for that? Department of Labor Continues to Crack Down on Hospitality Industry

Post by Charles ApplebyThe Department of Labor is cracking down on employers allegedly failing to pay employee wages. Since 2009, the Department of Labor’s Columbia, South Carolina District Office has concluded more than 300…

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South Carolina Bankruptcy Lawyer…

South Carolina Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy news and information in South Carolina. By Allen Jeffcoat, Dana Wilkinson, Dee Compton, Lex Regoerson, Michael Matthews, Russell A. DeMott and Showell Blades IV.

http://www.sc-bankruptcy-blog.com

Apr 25
Your Bankruptcy Lawyer is Not Your Mother!

Your Bankruptcy Lawyer is Not Your Mother!

Written by Upstate bankruptcy lawyer Däna Wilkinson In a lot of ways, like much in life, what you get out of your bankruptcy depends on what you put into it. Bankruptcy can be a huge benefit. A Chapter 13 case can help you…
Apr 25
Written by Upstate bankruptcy lawyer…

Written by Upstate bankruptcy lawyer Däna Wilkinson: In a lot of ways, like much in life, what you get out of your bankruptcy depends on what you put into it. Bankruptcy can be a huge benefit. A Chapter 13 case can help…
Apr 8
More Doctors Facing Bankruptcy

More Doctors Facing Bankruptcy

Written by Upstate bankruptcy attorney Däna Wilkinson: If the wrong thing happens at the wrong time, anyone can face bankruptcy. That includes anyone, even doctors. And recently, those bankruptcy filings are rising as…

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South Carolina Products Liability…

South Carolina Products Liability Law Blog

Covers the latest trends in South Carolina products liability law. By Brian Comer.

http://scproductsliabilitylaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 16
DRI Products Liability Conference De-Brief

DRI Products Liability Conference De-Brief

I returned from the DRI Products Liability Conference on April 5th, and I am just now getting around to blogging about it. This was my fourth conference, and my (and I believe DRI's) first at Gaylord National Resort (picture to the…
Mar 29
New Captain of the Ship

New Captain of the Ship

I wanted to briefly depart from my usual discussion of products liability and speaking/writing/CLE engagements to congratulate my friend and partner, Mike Pitts, on becoming Collins & Lacy's new Managing Partner. Mike is in our…
Mar 28
New SC Products Liability Decision: Courtney v. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd

New SC Products Liability Decision: Courtney v. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd

Yesterday, the South Carolina Court of Appeals issued a new products liability decision, Courtney v. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Opinion Number 5106. There were some real procedural issues in this case at the trial court level that…

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SC Disability Law

Discusses personal injury, workers compensation and Social Security disability issues. By Rita Metts.

http://scdisabilitylaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 14
Veterans with disabilities may receive compensation

Veterans with disabilities may receive compensation

Veterans with disabilities may receive compensationThis blog is not intended as legal advice, nor an offer of legal representation. We encourage honest communication regarding Social Security Disability. Please contact an attorney for legal…
Apr 14
Covering the Bases: Social Security Disability, Medicare and returning to work - CapitalGazette.com: Covering The Base

Covering the Bases: Social Security Disability, Medicare and returning to work - CapitalGazette.com: Covering The Base

Covering the Bases: Social Security Disability, Medicare and returning to work - CapitalGazette.com: Covering The BasesThis blog is not intended as legal advice, nor an offer of legal representation. We encourage honest communication…
Apr 14
Apply wisely for disability benefit

Apply wisely for disability benefit

Apply wisely for disability benefitsThis blog is not intended as legal advice, nor an offer of legal representation. We encourage honest communication regarding Social Security Disability. Please contact an attorney for legal advice…

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South Carolina Injury Law Journal

Covers insurance and trial skills. By Floyd S. "Trey" Mills III.

http://www.scinjurylawjournal.com/

Mar 6
Anderson School Bus Hit and Run: Who Pays?

Anderson School Bus Hit and Run: Who Pays?

Reports are coming in today that a local Anderson County school bus was violently rear ended and then the at fault vehicle fled the scene into an apartment complex. Luckily there were witnesses to this collision. Why does that matter? Well if…
Feb 21
South Carolina Property Arbitration: Your Weapon Against Insurance Adjuster

South Carolina Property Arbitration: Your Weapon Against Insurance Adjuster

If insurance companies didn't frustrate people over their property damage from a motor vehicle collision (that wasn't their fault to being with), what good would they be doing the legal profession? I would estimate that sixty (60%) percent of…
Feb 13
When You Fall Head Over Heels, Call Trammell & Mill

When You Fall Head Over Heels, Call Trammell & Mill

We can't help you when you fall in love, or out of love, but we can help you. What we do involves holding other individuals and companies responsible for their negligence, ignorance, or omissions that caused you harm. Yes, that really…

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Just Mediation

Covers mediation and collaborative divorce. By Alexandria Skinner.

http://www.xanskinner.com/wordpressDE/

Feb 19
Prenuptial Conversation

Prenuptial Conversation

Mediation of a prenuptial agreement doesn't just help the couple agree on property division. It inoculates couples against harmful conflict. . . . → Read More: Prenuptial Conversation
Feb 17
Don’t Wait to Plan Your Estate!

Don’t Wait to Plan Your Estate!

Don't wait to plan your estate! . . . → Read More: Don’t Wait to Plan Your Estate!
Jan 9
What Is Divorce Mediation And Why Should I Mediate My Divorce?

What Is Divorce Mediation And Why Should I Mediate My Divorce?

What is divorce mediation and why should I mediate my divorce? . . . → Read More: What Is Divorce Mediation And Why Should I Mediate My Divorce?

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Mt Pleasant Bankruptcy Blog

Covers bankruptcy, foreclosures, and the securitization of consumer debt. By Traywick Law offices.

http://www.scarolinabankruptcylaw.com/Mount-Pleasant-Bankruptcy-Blog.aspx

Feb 15
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Debt Collectors are out of control. These are some of the foulest human beings walking the planet. And they routinely breach your rights. Below the fold is the entire text of the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. If you suspect…
Feb 15
Fair Credit Reporting Act

Fair Credit Reporting Act

This post includes the full text of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Read it at your own risk. Application of the Fair Credit Reporting Act is difficult even for attorneys. Most tend to refer these sorts of claims to Traywick Law Offices or…
Feb 12
60 Minutes Torches Experian, Equifax, and Transunion

60 Minutes Torches Experian, Equifax, and Transunion

As news from the February 10th 60 Minutes piece generates headlines across the country, we at Traywick Law Offices ask: "How can this be a surprise to anyone?" That the credit bureaus--Experian, TransUnion, Equifax--carry countless mistakes…

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South Carolina Criminal Lawyer…

South Carolina Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers legal topics such as DUI and traffic, drug charges, drug trafficking, fraud, and white collar crime. By Myrtle Beach, South Carolina criminal defense attorney, Russell Mace.

http://www.southcarolinacriminallawyerblog.com/

Jan 10
Conway Pastor and Ponzi Scheme

Conway Pastor and Ponzi Scheme

Archie Evans is now the former pastor of Tilly Swamp Baptist Church in Conway. Yesterday, Evans plead guilty to two felonies related to the Ponzi scheme he was operating. The scheme ended up costing church members and other community…
Jan 4
Condo Sales and Mail Fraud in Myrtle Beach

Condo Sales and Mail Fraud in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach real estate agent Scott Lemons has been indicted on 3 felony charges of mail fraud in relation to the sales of condos in the Ashley Park subdivision of Carolina Forest. Lemons is facing a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison…
Dec 19
Bomb Threats in School

Bomb Threats in School

The two students who were found responsible for the bomb threats at Horry County high schools this week are headed to the Department of Juvenile Justice until after the holidays. Horry County Solicitor Jimmy Richardson said, "These kids…

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Brain Injury Attorney Blog

Published by Russell Mace & Associates, P.A.

http://www.braininjuryattorneyblog.com/

Jan 3
Myrtle Beach Motorcycle Fatality

Myrtle Beach Motorcycle Fatality

Thursday night, David Walsh of Myrtle Beach decided to test drive a motorcycle at Dunes Cycles. Walsh drove the motorcycle from the parking lot of the business and crossed Highway 707. He then hit a ditch and a tree. The crash happened…
Dec 18
Remember Your Turn Signal?

Remember Your Turn Signal?

According to a recent report released from the Society of Automotive Engineers, close to half of all drivers fail to use their turn signal to change lanes or fail to actually turn the signal off if they do use it. Researchers watched 12,000…
Dec 17
Contempt of Court

Contempt of Court

In extreme situations, where a party will not comply with a court order, the Family Court has the authority to bring that party before the court on a charge of contempt. Family Court orders are just that: orders to do something. Therefore,…

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South Carolina Child Injury Lawyer…

South Carolina Child Injury Lawyer Blog

By Howell and Christmas, LLC

http://www.southcarolinachildinjurylawyerblog.com/

Jan 3
South Carolina High School Student Arrested After Several Weapons Discovered On School Property

South Carolina High School Student Arrested After Several Weapons Discovered On School Property

In the wake of the elementary school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut that claimed 26 lives, 20 of which were young children, a South Carolina teen was arrested for having a stash of weapons in his car on school property. While this…
Dec 24
CPSC Study Warns Parents of Potential Dangers Posed by Toppling Television

CPSC Study Warns Parents of Potential Dangers Posed by Toppling Television

It most likely isn't a parent's primary concern when purchasing a new television set, and may only arise as a secondary thought, but a new study by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has drawn attention the risk falling televisions…
Dec 19
Report On New Study Shows That Concussion Effects May Linger Well After Child's Initial Injury

Report On New Study Shows That Concussion Effects May Linger Well After Child's Initial Injury

It is a regular point of discussion on the law blogs posted by your Charleston brain injury attorneys, the effects of concussions on children and adults, and a recent study published in the Journal of Neuroscience focuses on that very…

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South Carolina Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers auto accidents, general liability, nursing homes and workers compensation. By Howell and Christmas, LLC.

http://www.southcarolinainjurylawyerblog.com/

Jan 2
Former Employee Faces Criminal Charge for Alleged Assault/Abuse at Mt. Pleasant Nursing Home

Former Employee Faces Criminal Charge for Alleged Assault/Abuse at Mt. Pleasant Nursing Home

Your lawyers in Charleston at Howell and Christmas, LLC recently read a Post and Courier article concerning of a horrifying incident of nursing home abuse at a Mt. Pleasant facility. The alleged assailant is a 44-year-old North Charleston man…
Dec 25
Engineering Shortcuts Lead to Building Collapse and Serious On the Job Injurie

Engineering Shortcuts Lead to Building Collapse and Serious On the Job Injurie

Similar to the last blog entry posted by your Charleston personal injury attorneys, today's post also concerns the Dallas Cowboys. But unlike the last entry, today's post focuses not on the Cowboys players, but on a 88,000-square-foot…
Dec 18
Late Night Drunk Driving Accident Involving Two Dallas Cowboy

Late Night Drunk Driving Accident Involving Two Dallas Cowboy

As BIG football fans, your South Carolina accident lawyers at Howell and Christmas, LLC have posted numerous articles concerning America's most watched sport. Until now, however, posts have dealt primarily with player safety on the field;…

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South Carolina Family Law Blog

Covers child custody, visitation, child support, divorce, separation, property and debt division. By Ben Stevens.

http://www.scfamilylaw.com/

Nov 29
Custody Fight Revolves Around Whether Woman is the Mother or Merely a Surrogate

Custody Fight Revolves Around Whether Woman is the Mother or Merely a Surrogate

As many people realize, whether you are part of a traditional marriage, in a same-sex relationship, or a single person who has always wanted a child, there are now many more options than there used to be for raising children. One option that…
Nov 28
How a Vocational Expert Might Help Your South Carolina Divorce

How a Vocational Expert Might Help Your South Carolina Divorce

If you’re starting the process of divorce in South Carolina, you likely are beginning to realize just how much of the process revolves around money. How much is there, how much will there be in the future, whose is it, who needs it and…
Nov 27
Is My “Final Custody and Support Order” Really Final?

Is My “Final Custody and Support Order” Really Final?

The short answer is “no.” Family courts have continuing and broad jurisdiction in most cases to enforce, modify or even revoke previous orders. Issues such as child custody and child support are almost always modifiable. Child custody…

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Abnormal Use: An Unreasonably…

Abnormal Use: An Unreasonably Dangerous Products Liability Blog

Covers federal and state products liability litigation. By Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A.

http://www.abnormaluse.com/

Nov 28
Colorado Court Conducts “Substantially Similar” Test in Carseat Case

Colorado Court Conducts “Substantially Similar” Test in Carseat Case

On June 10, 2005, a four-month-old child, identified only as “A.H.” was injured when the car in which he was riding was T-boned by another vehicle. A.H.
Nov 27
Abnormal Use Named By ABA Journal To Blawg 100

Abnormal Use Named By ABA Journal To Blawg 100

We here at Abnormal Use are pleased and honored to announce that our humble little blog has been once again named to the ABA Journal‘s Blawg 100, the “annual list of the best of the blawgosphere.” This is now the third year…
Nov 26
First Hot Coffee, Now Hot Tequila?

First Hot Coffee, Now Hot Tequila?

Nearly everyone knows of the infamous McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit. For those of you who have followed the Abnormal Use law blog for a while, you know that we have covered the topic in great depth (a/k/a ad nauseam). Well, now,…

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South Carolina Community…

South Carolina Community Association Law Blog

Covers the law of homeowners associations, property owners associations, condominium associations, cooperatives and other community associations. By D. Ryan McCabe.

http://sccommunityassociationlaw.com

Aug 21
Punitive Fining is Outside Board's Authority

Punitive Fining is Outside Board's Authority

Fairfax Co. Redevel. and Housing Auth. v. Shadowood Condo. Ass'n, No. CL-2010-13282, Va. Cir. Ct., May 12, 2011. In this case, a condo association levied more than $20,000 in fines against a housing authority, which owned several units to…
Aug 7
Court Finds Developer not in Contempt for Stormwater Damage to HOA

Court Finds Developer not in Contempt for Stormwater Damage to HOA

Ex Parte: Lipscomb v. Stonington Devel., No. 4961
Aug 7
Liability of a Parent Corporation for Construction Defect

Liability of a Parent Corporation for Construction Defect

Magnolia N. Prop. Owners Ass’n, Inc. v. HeritageComm. Inc., No. 4943. A property owners association (POA) filed suit for construction defects in a condominium complex. Appellants are three corporations: HCI (parent corporation), HMNI…

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South Carolina Construction Law

Discusses South Carolina construction law, including mechanic's liens, delay claims, and construction defect. By D. Ryan McCabe.

http://southcarolinaconstructionlawyer.com

Aug 7
Court Finds Developer not in Contempt for Stormwater Damage to HOA

Court Finds Developer not in Contempt for Stormwater Damage to HOA

Ex Parte: Lipscomb v. Stonington Devel., No. 4961
Aug 7
Tenant’s Failure to Surrender Possession of Premises Allows Lessor to Retain Security Deposit

Tenant’s Failure to Surrender Possession of Premises Allows Lessor to Retain Security Deposit

Atlantic Coast Builders & Contractors, LLC v. Lewis, No. 27044.
Aug 7
Liability of a Parent Corporation for Construction Defect

Liability of a Parent Corporation for Construction Defect

Magnolia N. Prop. Owners Ass’n, Inc. v. HeritageComm. Inc., No. 4943. A property owners association (POA) filed suit for construction defects in a condominium complex. Appellants are three corporations: HCI (parent corporation), HMNI…

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South Carolina Tax Credit Blog

Follows stories and pertinent issues that relate to the tax credit industry in South Carolina for both state and federal tax credits. By Christian L. Rogers.

http://www.sctaxcreditblog.com/

Jul 9
The Positive Economic Impact of Tax Credit

The Positive Economic Impact of Tax Credit

On this blog we have discussed at length the various ways tax credits can benefit a state. They circulate money back into an economy to increase spending, provide incentives to clean up dilapidated sections of town raising property values,…
Jun 8
Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit Bill Dead

Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit Bill Dead

As the official term of the South Carolina Legislative Session ended yesterday, so did the chances for the Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act to become law this year. Supporters of the bill, including me, will try to revitalize the bill…
May 9
South Carolina Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit

South Carolina Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit

One of the many casualties of the recession was the real estate market, and South Carolina is no exception. It is not uncommon to drive down the street and see derelict structures that once housed families or businesses. Abandoned buildings…

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South Carolina Appellate Lawyer

Covers appellate practice in South Carolina. By Christian Stegmaier.Covers appellate practice in South Carolina. By Christian Stegmaier.

http://southcarolinaappellatelawyer.wordpress.com

Oct 1
Supreme Court Replaces Form 4 with new Form 4C in Civil Trial Matter

Supreme Court Replaces Form 4 with new Form 4C in Civil Trial Matter

On September 22, the Supreme Court issued an administrative order, which replaces the current Form 4 used for judgments/dispositions in civil matters in the Circuit Court with Form 4C. The new Form 4C, which can be found here at…
Oct 1
Re-Rolling Out South Carolina Appellate Lawyer

Re-Rolling Out South Carolina Appellate Lawyer

I’ve spent the day re-reading the Advance Sheets from the last several months. While reviewing the recent decisions of our Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, I thought about South Carolina Appellate Lawyer and regretted that I had let it…
Dec 31
Supreme Court Issues Administrative Order Regarding Revisions to Family Court Coversheet

Supreme Court Issues Administrative Order Regarding Revisions to Family Court Coversheet

In conjunction with the development of the Family Court Case Management System and the Child Support Enforcement System, the Family Court Coversheet has been revised to improve statistical information and reporting in Family Court. Click…

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On The Docket

Covers appellate litigation in the Carolinas and beyond. By Nexsen Pruet.

http://www.nexsenpruetonthedocket.blogspot.com/

Sep 28
Error Preservation in South Carolina: Beware the "Two Issue" Rule.

Error Preservation in South Carolina: Beware the "Two Issue" Rule.

By Kirsten E. SmallBecause I am an appellate lawyer, error preservation is the bane of my existence. I don't care if the trial judge excluded your evidence, kicked a puppy, or made the jury deliberate through the Clemson-Carolina game. If you…
Sep 19
The Appellate Code: The Many Meanings of "Per Curiam"

The Appellate Code: The Many Meanings of "Per Curiam"

By Kirsten E. SmallWe all know that “per curiam” means “by the court.” But, to echo a 1960s hippie-type, what does “per curiam” really mean, man? What message, if any, is an appellate court conveying by issuing an opinion “per…
Sep 12
New Fourth Circuit Nominee Stephanie Thacker

New Fourth Circuit Nominee Stephanie Thacker

By Kirsten E. SmallJust in time for "On the Docket" to return from its summer hiatus ("hiatus" sounds so much more deliberate than "holy cow, I've been busy lately," doesn't it?), President Obama has officially announced a new pick for the…

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SC Family Law

Discusses South Carolina divorce and family law issues. By Metts Law Firm, LLC.

http://scdivorcelaw.blogspot.com/

Nov 24
What does Joint Custody mean?

What does Joint Custody mean?

Joint custody can be defined in many ways and should be detailed in a Custody Order. In many cases, parents share joint custody with one of the parents as the primary custodian. In this case, the child lives primarily with the primary…
Jul 9
Facebook - Friend or Foe?

Facebook - Friend or Foe?

As a Divorce lawyer, I have had many clients bring me evidence of a spouse's or opposing party's bad or contradictory behavior obtained from a posting on Facebook. Over the past several months I have come across many cases where a party will…
Jul 8
Is the cost of Divorce too High?

Is the cost of Divorce too High?

Who do you think is responsible for the high costs associated with a divorce or custody hearing? Should attorneys offer alternative fee arrangements to hourly billing?

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Truck Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers trucking accidents and trucking accident legal news, cases, and issues with a focus on South Carolina Law. By Michael Jeffcoat.

http://www.truckaccidentlawyerblog.com/

Apr 20
Fatal Tractor Trailer Crash in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Fatal Tractor Trailer Crash in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Thirty-seven-year-old Jessica Lyn Wright was killed Monday when her 2009 Ford car was involved in a collision with a tractor trailer and a South Carolina Department of Transportation dump truck.
Apr 19
Lexington County Pick-up Truck Accident Claims One Life

Lexington County Pick-up Truck Accident Claims One Life

At approximately 3:40 AM on Sunday, April 18, a pick-up truck passenger was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene, along Interstate 77 in Lexington County, South Carolina. Evidence at the scene indicates that the truck driver was…
Apr 13
Hit and Run Trucker Sought by South Carolina Highway Patrol

Hit and Run Trucker Sought by South Carolina Highway Patrol

South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a truck driver who hit another driver on I-77 near Rock Hill. The tractor trailer hit a 63-year-old woman's car on Friday morning at about 6:30 AM, pushing her through the cable…

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South Carolina Nursing Home Lawyer…

South Carolina Nursing Home Lawyer Blog

Covers nursing home abuse laws and news. By The Jeffcoat Firm.

http://www.southcarolinanursinghomelawyerblog.com/

Apr 19
Pressure Sores and Decubitus Ulcers in Nursing Home

Pressure Sores and Decubitus Ulcers in Nursing Home

Sadly, preventable pressure sores (also known as decubitus ulcers and bedsores) frequently occur after an elderly person is admitted to a nursing home. What is a pressure sore? It is an area of skin that has broken down because a person has…
Apr 19
Pressure Sores and Decubitus Ulcers in Nursing Home

Pressure Sores and Decubitus Ulcers in Nursing Home

Sadly, preventable pressure sores (also known as decubitus ulcers and bedsores) frequently occur after an elderly person is admitted to a nursing home. What is a pressure sore? It is an area of skin that has broken down because a person has…
Apr 12
How to Choose a Nursing Home for Your Loved One

How to Choose a Nursing Home for Your Loved One

I am very often asked this question. The first thing I tell people is to choose a non-profit nursing home, if you find a suitable one. Non-profit nursing homes are not perfect. In fact, some non-profit nursing homes have seen some shocking…

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Charlotte Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers head and brain injury, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents and worksite injuries.

http://charlotte.legalexaminer.com/

Mar 2
Choking Hazard Prompts Recall Children's Fork and Spoon Set

Choking Hazard Prompts Recall Children's Fork and Spoon Set

Peachtree Playthings, in cooperation with the CPSC, issued a voluntary recall of Fork and Spoon Sets because the middle prongs on the fork can detach, posing a choking risk. To date, the company has received one report of a fork prong…
Mar 2
Choking Hazard Prompts Recall Children's Fork and Spoon Set

Choking Hazard Prompts Recall Children's Fork and Spoon Set

Peachtree Playthings, in cooperation with the CPSC, issued a voluntary recall of Fork and Spoon Sets because the middle prongs on the fork can detach, posing a choking risk. To date, the company has received one report of a fork prong…
Dec 7
SJS, TENS and EM

SJS, TENS and EM

As with all illnesses, skin diseases can often be hard to diagnose. This article will help distinguish between three often confused disorders: Erythyma Multiforme (EM), Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS), and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN).

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South Carolina Appellate Law Blog

Follows the opinions of the South Carolina appellate courts, the Fourth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. By Womble Carlyle.

http://southcarolinaappellatelaw.blogspot.com/

Dec 13
Closing Out

Closing Out

Well, I have left private practice and have taken a job with the US Attorney's Office. In light of my career change, this blog is shutting down. Thanks to everyone who dropped by for the latest SC legal news. Merry Christmas.
Dec 1
Constitutional issues with Clinton appointment???

Constitutional issues with Clinton appointment???

"No Senator or Representative shall, during the Time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil Office under the Authority of the United States which shall have been created, or the Emoluments whereof shall have been increased during…
Nov 19
Billy Wilkins' return to the courtroom as a lawyer meets with succe

Billy Wilkins' return to the courtroom as a lawyer meets with succe

From the Greenville News:William W. “Billy” Wilkins successfully argued against a motion in a shareholder suit against South Financial that asked for a temporary restraining order barring retirement payments to retired CEO Mack Whittle as…

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South Carolina Personal Injury Law…

South Carolina Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers basic legal principles, litigation truths/myths, accidents, settlements and wrongful death. By Ben Stevens.

http://www.scpilaw.com/

Dec 3
Attorney Reprimanded for Misconduct During Litigation

Attorney Reprimanded for Misconduct During Litigation

A U.S. District Judge in New York has reprimanded an attorney, finding that she was "the driving force" behind a series of woeful acts and "misconduct" during litigation, including altering transcripts, refusing to provide opposing counsel…
Nov 14
Illinois Judge Strikes Medical Malpractice Cap

Illinois Judge Strikes Medical Malpractice Cap

From ChicagoBusiness.com: A Cook County judge on Tuesday struck down a two-year-old Illinois law that caps some jury awards to victims of medical malpractice.
Nov 9
SC Governor Attempts to Interfere with Workers' Compensation Commission

SC Governor Attempts to Interfere with Workers' Compensation Commission

South Carolina Governor Marshall (Mark) Sanford has attempted to exert his will upon the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission. Basically, he is trying to tell an arm of the judicial branch how to do its job, ignoring the mandates…

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