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The Stevens Firm, P.A. Blog

Covers family law in South Carolina.

http://www.scfamilylaw.com/blog/

Aug 28
Quick Guide to the Financial Declaration in Family Court

Quick Guide to the Financial Declaration in Family Court

Some of the most frequent questions we get are “Why does the other side need to know how much money I have in my bank account?” or “What difference does it make how much I have in my retirement account?” These…
Aug 18
3 Reasons Why It's Smart to Handle a High Net-Worth Divorce Out of Court

3 Reasons Why It's Smart to Handle a High Net-Worth Divorce Out of Court

When a couple with a high net-worth begins the divorce process, the monetary value of their assets will automatically add another layer of complexity to already immensely difficult time for their family. While you may often read that the…
Aug 16
But I Saw it on TV... Don't Let TV Lawyers Write Your Separation Agreement

But I Saw it on TV... Don't Let TV Lawyers Write Your Separation Agreement

Our team of family law attorneys is used to hearing the words “equitable division” or “equitable apportionment,” but they can be confusing to our clients. Too often, a misunderstanding of the law can lead one or both…

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Strom Law Firm Blog

Covers personal injury news.

http://stromlaw.com/category/columbia-sc-lawyer-blog/

Jun 8
‘Thousand Year Flood’ Deadline Approache

‘Thousand Year Flood’ Deadline Approache

Deadline Approaches If you were a victim of the historic 2015 flooding of Columbia, you may need to take action soon. The Federal Government has mandated that June 15 is the deadline to apply for federal aid to help rebuild your home. The…
May 25
Underage Drinking and Driving

Underage Drinking and Driving

Underage Drinking and Driving Underage drinking and driving is a serious offense and can negatively affect the rest of your life. Some experts have found that underage DUI incurs a conservative cost of $40,000 over the next decade, or more,…
May 23
The Pretrial Intervention Proce

The Pretrial Intervention Proce

The Pretrial Intervention Process Pretrial Intervention (PTI) is a program offered to first time offenders in the criminal justice system. The program is intended to allow those individuals to avoid more traditional prosecution, giving them a…

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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://abnormaluse.com/

Sep 22
Friday Link

Friday Link

According to this News Alert, the Clerk’s Office of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina has posted some electronic filing tips for ECF users. You can read the new handout here. How many of you are…
Sep 15
Friday Link

Friday Link

Who’s going to the DRI Annual Meeting in Chicago next month? We’ll be there, so let us know! In fact, next week, we will be posting a bit more about this topic, so stay tuned for more information about the DRI Product Liability…
Sep 12
Charleston Office Closed Tuesday Due To Inclement Weather

Charleston Office Closed Tuesday Due To Inclement Weather

Our Charleston, South Carolina office will be closed on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 due to inclement weather caused by Hurricane Irma. Our Charlotte, North Carolina office and our Greenville and Columbia, South Carolina offices will be open…

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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

Sep 20
Building better restraining order

Building better restraining order

A few weeks ago I blogged about what I considered ill-conceived child custody restraining orders. These restraints criminalized behavior that, while not ideal, are hardly incarceration worthy (e.g., no vulgarity around the children),…
Sep 9
Falling into the tiger pit of prior consistent statement

Falling into the tiger pit of prior consistent statement

About a decade ago I represented a pre-teen girl in a DSS abuse and neglect case in which she alleged her stepfather had sexually abused her. DSS became involved after she reported the abuse to a school counselor. At a pre-trial hearing, in…
Aug 29
The myth of the ironclad prenuptial agreement

The myth of the ironclad prenuptial agreement

Intolerable Cruelty, a lesser Coen Brothers movie, follows the courtship of an over-slick, high-powered divorce lawyer and a man-eating gold-digger, as they take turns getting over on the other. The plot’s Macguffin is the…

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The Carolinas Class Action blog covers class action developments in North and South Carolina. Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A. attorneys report on recent cases involving all federal and state courts in the Carolinas, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

http://www.carolinasclassaction.com

Sep 5
Recent Filings – August Digest

Recent Filings – August Digest

Not every class action court filing in North and South Carolina becomes a full-length post on our blog. Here is a recap of August’s filings: Clark, et al. v. Harrah’s NC Casino Company, LLC, et al.; No. 1:17-cv-00240 (W.D.N.C.…
Aug 31
The Case of the $5 Footlong*

The Case of the $5 Footlong*

For what appears to have been a frivolous lawsuit, In re: Subway Footlong Sandwich Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation generated an interesting opinion from the Seventh Circuit full of class-action issues. The case originated when…
Aug 23
Fourth Circuit Provides Guidance Concerning Proof of the Amount in Controversy under CAFA

Fourth Circuit Provides Guidance Concerning Proof of the Amount in Controversy under CAFA

We don’t often get appellate guidance after a federal trial judge remands a case to state court following removal because 28 U.S.C. Sect. 1447(d) generally makes such a ruling unreviewable. But the Class Action Fairness Act…

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The South Carolina Law Blawg

Covers family law, criminal defense, personal injury law, employment law, and business law in South Carolina. By Futeral & Nelson, LLC.

http://www.charlestonlaw.net/charleston-lawyers-blog/

May 9
Is South Carolina a Community Property State?

Is South Carolina a Community Property State?

Lawyers in Charleston, SC - Futeral and Nelson, LLC As family law attorneys in Charleston, SC, we've been asked whether South Carolina is a community property state. The short answer is "no." However, South Carolina is called an…
Apr 11
South Carolina Medical Records Statute & Law

South Carolina Medical Records Statute & Law

Lawyers in Charleston, SC - Futeral and Nelson, LLC As personal injury attorneys in Charleston, South Carolina, we order medical records and medical bills in just about every automobile accident or injury case we have. In this article,…
Mar 25
How to Get a Beginner’s Permit or Driver’s License in South Carolina

How to Get a Beginner’s Permit or Driver’s License in South Carolina

Lawyers in Charleston, SC - Futeral and Nelson, LLC One of the most exciting times of a teenager’s life is when he or she gets a driver’s license. This might also be one of the scariest times of a parent’s life! A teenager…

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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/

Jul 6
SC Workers’ Comp Panel Can Rehear its Decision

SC Workers’ Comp Panel Can Rehear its Decision

Parties may petition the Appellate Panel of the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission to rehear its decisions. The case is Rhame v. Charleston County School Dist., Op. No. 27516 (S.C. Sup.Ct. April 22, 2015). In Rhame, the…
Jun 29
When is a South Carolina Appeal Filed?

When is a South Carolina Appeal Filed?

When is a South Carolina appeal filed? Is it when the notice of appeal is sent, received, or something in between? For appeals to the South Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, the notice of appeal is filed when it is dropped in…
Mar 30
Get Ground for Appeal in the Record

Get Ground for Appeal in the Record

The South Carolina Court of Appeals recently agreed with me that a record on appeal was insufficient for the Court to tell whether an issue argued on appeal was preserved. The case is 21st Mortgage Corp. v. Youmans, Op. No. 2015-UP-112…

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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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South Carolina Nursing Home Blog

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

http://www.scnursinghomelaw.com/

Sep 25
Pre-Existing Condition

Pre-Existing Condition

CNN had an interesting article explaining how all of us have pre-existing conditions. CNN analyzed the top 10 most common conditions for Americans. People with these conditions come from all walks of life, but they each must cope with…
Sep 25
Fire Alarm Leads to Wrongful Death

Fire Alarm Leads to Wrongful Death

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported the tragic and preventable death of nursing home resident Dorothy Broome. Police were dispatched to the area about 10 p.m. Aug. 25 after a man saw the woman’s wheelchair in the ditch on…
Sep 24
Who Will Stand With Seniors?

Who Will Stand With Seniors?

The Des Moines Register reported that Iowa’s Republican Senators have been silent as to their position on Trump’s plan to support unfair mandatory arbitration clauses against nursing home residents. Despite claiming to…

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Kuhn and Kuhn Law Firm Blog

Covers estate planning.

http://www.kuhnandkuhn.com/blog/

Sep 22
Research word with its demands; graduation qualification effort: responsibilities, provides and preference

Research word with its demands; graduation qualification effort: responsibilities, provides and preference

Research word with its demands; graduation qualification effort: responsibilities, provides and preferences Basic requirements for crafted clinical word Succeed needs to be prepared logically inside the dependable, literary tongue. Tend not…
Sep 21
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Sep 21
Scholarships with February 2015 deadline

Scholarships with February 2015 deadline

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King Law Offices Blog

Discusses traffic matters, family law, criminal law, wills and estate planning and personal injury law as it relates to North Carolina and South Carolina.

https://kinglawoffices.com/blog/

Sep 21
Join Attorney John B. Crotts at the NBI Seminar

Join Attorney John B. Crotts at the NBI Seminar

Join Attorney John B. Crotts, partner of King Law, in Asheville, NC on Monday, October 23rd as he presents at the NBI seminar, The Probate Process from Start to Finish. This seminar will cover everything from the initial filing, law of…
Sep 19
So, You’re in a Lawsuit, What is “Discovery”?

So, You’re in a Lawsuit, What is “Discovery”?

In the state of South Carolina “discovery” is a pretrial process in which each party through the rules of civil procedure can obtain evidence from the other side. Even though engaging in discovery can add to the expense of a case,…
Sep 14
Traffic Stops and the 4th Amendment

Traffic Stops and the 4th Amendment

When the framers of the constitution drafted the 4th amendment, it is safe to say they could not anticipate the invention of the automobile and certainly not their essential function in the daily life of Americans. Fortunately, the…

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Columbia Personal Injury Blawg

Covers legal news updates, workplace safety issues, consumer product alerts, traffic incidents and judicial headlines. By Louthian Law Firm, P.A.

http://www.louthianlaw.com/blog/

Sep 20
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Danger to You on the Road

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Danger to You on the Road

Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, has been proven to contribute to accidents on the road that involve both passenger and commercial vehicles. So it was a shock to discover that... The post Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Danger to You on the Road…
Sep 12
Are You Ready?

Are You Ready?

Hurricane Harvey, and the plight of Houston and coastal southeast Texas, is producing sobering thoughts regarding what might happen should another big hurricane hit South Carolina. It’s been decades since... The post Are You Ready?…
Sep 8
The Most Likely Cause of Teen Fatalities Behind the Wheel

The Most Likely Cause of Teen Fatalities Behind the Wheel

As parents, we often spend time worrying about our teenagers being involved in car crashes because of speeding, distracted driving, or DUI. But it turns out that teenaged drivers are... The post The Most Likely Cause of Teen Fatalities Behind…

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Accel Tax Blog

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

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

Sep 19
No Irma Tax Relief for SC

No Irma Tax Relief for SC
Aug 22
Extended Due Date for Business Tax Returns Approaching

Extended Due Date for Business Tax Returns Approaching
Jul 10
Charleston the Most Undervalued U.S. City?

Charleston the Most Undervalued U.S. City?

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Reeves, Aiken & Hightower LLP Blog

Covers South Carolina personal injury and criminnal law news.

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

Sep 2
Ambiguous Terms in Insurance Policies | SC Accident Lawyer

Ambiguous Terms in Insurance Policies | SC Accident Lawyer

Without a doubt, insurance policies are hard to read. After all, who writes this way. Furthermore, they are even harder to understand without a law degree. As a result, oftentimes they are filled with ambiguous terms. Whether that ambiguity…
Jul 8
Pothole Motorcycle Accident | SC Motorcycle Attorney

Pothole Motorcycle Accident | SC Motorcycle Attorney

Because pothole motorcycle accident remains a serious risk for motorcyclists, we explore how to avoid them here. However, bikers cannot always see them until it’s too late. Unlike a car where only physical damage occurs, potholes can…
Jul 8
Pothole Motorcycle Accident | SC Motorcycle Attorney

Pothole Motorcycle Accident | SC Motorcycle Attorney

Because pothole motorcycle accident remains a serious risk for motorcyclists, we explore how to avoid them here. However, bikers cannot always see them until it’s too late. Unlike a car where only physical damage occurs, potholes can…

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South Carolina Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury law issues and topics, including medical malpractice, product liability, and worker's compensation By Louthian Law Firm, P.A.

http://www.southcarolinalawyerblog.com/

Aug 28
The Most Dangerous Intersections in Columbia and Richland County for 2016

The Most Dangerous Intersections in Columbia and Richland County for 2016

There can be many reasons why an intersection in the Columbia area is dangerous. The primary one is volume. The more drivers there are at an intersection, the more likely a bad driver will pass through; and with more vehicles filling a space,…
Apr 25
How “Certified” is That Used Car?

How “Certified” is That Used Car?

Buying a used car can be nerve-wracking. Unless you are an expert when it comes to assessing automobiles, trying to figure out whether a vehicle is safe, reliable, and a good buy can push some folks into recalculating their finances,…
Apr 25
How “Certified” is That Used Car?

How “Certified” is That Used Car?

Buying a used car can be nerve-wracking. Unless you are an expert when it comes to assessing automobiles, trying to figure out whether a vehicle is safe, reliable, and a good buy can push some folks into recalculating their finances,…

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South Carolina Child Injury Lawyer…

South Carolina Child Injury Lawyer Blog

By Howell and Christmas, LLC.

http://www.howellandchristmas.com/blog

Aug 28
Lowcountry Helmets for Kids Donates 180 Bike Helmet

Lowcountry Helmets for Kids Donates 180 Bike Helmet

On Sunday, August 13, 2017 Howell & Christmas attorney Gary Christmas and his family attended the First Day Festival held in downtown Charleston to help distribute our helmets. The First Day Festival is a community-wide celebration of…
Aug 23
No SC Laws Pertaining to Drones, But Victims Still Have Option

No SC Laws Pertaining to Drones, But Victims Still Have Option

The United States has several federal laws pertaining to drones, and several independent states have also created their own. South Carolina however, is one of the few states that currently do not have their own state laws pertaining to the…
Apr 3
Howell & Christmas’ Lowcountry Helmets for Kids Donates 150 Free Helmet

Howell & Christmas’ Lowcountry Helmets for Kids Donates 150 Free Helmet

Lowcountry Helmets for Kids, along with Howell & Christmas LLC, participated in the Charleson KidsFair, held last weekend at the Gaillard Auditorium in downtown Charleston. The annual event, in its 29th year, was sponsored by the…

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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/

Aug 6
Being Digital: Tips from Judges for Creating Electronic Documents They Will Read

Being Digital: Tips from Judges for Creating Electronic Documents They Will Read

Judges use mobile devices (iPhones, iPads, tablets, etc.) to read electronic documents because mobile devices allow work to be done just about anywhere, and because of the ease with which electronic documents can be accessed and navigated by…
Dec 10
Resolve to Use Your Device as a Tool- And To Resist Being Tooled by It

Resolve to Use Your Device as a Tool- And To Resist Being Tooled by It

IntroductionIt’s that time of year: reflection and some soul-searching about what to do differently when we turn over a new leaf on January 1st. Let me offer a modest proposal.The New Body PartEveryone reading this post has a…
Sep 14
Reasons to Resist Getting Quiet

Reasons to Resist Getting Quiet

“Nothing, to my way of thinking, is a better proof of a well ordered mind than a man’s ability to stop just where he is and pass some time in his own company.” — SenecaAny reader of this effort (or my various social…

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South Carolina Personal Injury Law…

South Carolina Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers medical malpractice, workers' compensation and injury law. By Patrick E. Knie.

http://www.southcarolinapersonalinjurylawblog.com/

Apr 28
South Carolina Supreme Court Finds Reversible Error With Regard to Weekly Benefits Rate of Nightclub Employee

South Carolina Supreme Court Finds Reversible Error With Regard to Weekly Benefits Rate of Nightclub Employee

Many issues can arise in a typical workers’ compensation case – disputes concerning the nature and extent of the employee’s injuries, whether the employee is able to return to work following an injury, and the amount of…
Apr 28
South Carolina Appeals Court Finds That Woman’s Medical Malpractice Case is Barred by “the Law of the Case” Doctrine, Due to Previous Litigation

South Carolina Appeals Court Finds That Woman’s Medical Malpractice Case is Barred by “the Law of the Case” Doctrine, Due to Previous Litigation

The fact is that most civil lawsuits are settled outside court. Of those that are tried, only a small percentage are appealed. Fewer still are appealed past the intermediate court of appeals and on to the state’s highest court. Still,…
Apr 28
Workers’ Compensation Claimant’s Ability to Work Was Not, Alone, Dispositive of Permanent and Total Disability Under South Carolina Law

Workers’ Compensation Claimant’s Ability to Work Was Not, Alone, Dispositive of Permanent and Total Disability Under South Carolina Law

When an employee is hurt on the job, and a permanent injury results, he or she is usually assigned an “impairment rating” under the American Medical Association’s Guides to Permanent Physical Impairment. The workers’…

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Charleston Bankruptcy Blog

Covers consumer bankruptcy law and information. By Russell DeMott.

http://www.scbankruptcyattorney.com/blog

Oct 30
How to Improve Your Credit Score After Bankruptcy

How to Improve Your Credit Score After Bankruptcy

After you get your bankruptcy discharge—the order stating that you no longer owe your debts—there are some simple things you can do to improve your credit score. For most people, the purpose of filing bankruptcy is to improve…
Oct 6
Surrendering Property in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan

Surrendering Property in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan

If you have secured debt and you’re filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan, it’s important to understand what it means to “surrender” property. Treatment of Secured Creditors in Chapter 13 A secured claim is a claim in…
Jun 1
We’re Moving!

We’re Moving!

We’ve been at our current location for five years now, but effective June 13, we’ll be relocating to 103 Grandview Drive, Suite B, in Summerville. We’ve shared space with the Steinberg Law Firm since 2008 and will continue…

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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

Sep 21
Should You File Bankruptcy Before or After Your Divorce?

Should You File Bankruptcy Before or After Your Divorce?

It is not at all uncommon for bankruptcy to follow divorce, or vice versa. A budget that works on two incomes may not work when there is only one, especially if the budget was tight to begin with. In fact, […] Related…
Jul 14
How to Be a Rock Star Client

How to Be a Rock Star Client

Some of my clients are always on my good side. Sometimes clients achieve that status by the grace with which they handle difficult circumstances. Bankruptcy is, by definition, a difficult thing to face. Sometimes its the way they deal with…
Mar 24
A Totally Biased Review of the New Bankruptcy Form

A Totally Biased Review of the New Bankruptcy Form

As of December 1, 2015, an entirely new set of official bankruptcy forms became the standard for use by anyone, individual or business, filing for bankruptcy relief. This is the first major reconfiguration of the bankruptcy forms since…

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South Carolina Injury Law Journal

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

http://www.scinjurylawjournal.com/

Jun 17
Saturday, June 17, 1995 & Living the Dream

Saturday, June 17, 1995 & Living the Dream

On Saturday, June 17, 1995, I had just returned from an up & down week at South Carolina's Palmetto Boys State, sponsored by the American Legion. It was up & down due to the weird things going on with my body that just didn't seem…
Apr 20
Why Your Medical Records Matter in Personal Injury Case

Why Your Medical Records Matter in Personal Injury Case

The subject has come up too many times in the past couple weeks where clients are disputing what is documented in their medical records that were written by their own treating physicians. I will admit, prior to becoming an attorney in South…
Jan 21
They Say Imitation... We See You Looking Carolina Law Group

They Say Imitation... We See You Looking Carolina Law Group

They say imitation is the best form of flattery. As I watched the morning news at my home in Greenville, #yeahthatGreenville, I always like to compare my fellow lawyers' commercials against our own. Yet this time, I thought I…

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Bice Law Blog

Personal injury issues in North Carolina and South Carolina.

http://www.bicelaw.us/blog/

May 16
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Hacked By By XwoLfTn

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May 16
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May 16
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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/category/sc-dui-lawyers-blog/

Sep 26
Man Charged with 4 DUIs Times in One Day

Man Charged with 4 DUIs Times in One Day

Rhode Island Resident Charged for 4 DUIs in 30 Hours An unfortunate new DUI arrest record has been set – a resident of Rhode Island has been arrested for 4 DUIs in the span of 30 hours. The DUI spree began on Sunday evening. John…
Sep 16
Miami Hurricanes QB Arrested on DUI Charge

Miami Hurricanes QB Arrested on DUI Charge

QB Arrested on DUI Charges from the Miami Hurricanes, Fake ID Miami Hurricanes, Kevin Olsen, backup QB arrested on DUI charges Monday, September 15th, for using a fake ID. According to records from the Miami-Dade County Jail, the…
Sep 15
Country Music Star Arrested on DUI Charge

Country Music Star Arrested on DUI Charge

Lynn Anderson, Grammy and CMA Winner, Arrested on DUI Charges On Thursday evening, September 11th, country music legend Lynn Anderson was arrested on DUI charges after causing a crash. Around 9 PM, Nashville police responded to a collision…

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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 13
It’s Like Déjà Vu All Over Again: Yogi Berra On Information Security

It’s Like Déjà Vu All Over Again: Yogi Berra On Information Security

It is Spring again, and the national pastime is in full swing. This year Spring also brought knowledge of the Heartbleed Bug – another threat to the security of information stored and transmitted online. And just as baseball…
May 9
South Carolina Looks to Follow Vermont's Lead in Fighting Patent Trolls- Using State Law

South Carolina Looks to Follow Vermont's Lead in Fighting Patent Trolls- Using State Law

A bill pending in the South Carolina General Assembly that would make "bad faith assertions of patent infringements" an "unfair trade practice" under South Carolina law got a "jurisdictional boost" from a recent Opinion and Order issued by a…
Mar 16
2013 S.C. Appellate Court Decisions Addressing Arbitration

2013 S.C. Appellate Court Decisions Addressing Arbitration

Introduction (This is an adapted version of a presentation made at the S.C Bar Convention). Each passing year brings more appellate court decisions, at the state and federal levels, addressing arbitration. 2013 was no exception. The…

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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/

Feb 24
2014 DRI Products Liability Conference

2014 DRI Products Liability Conference

Since 2010, I have made it a priority to attend the Defense Research Institute's Products Liability Conference. This year's conference is being held April 9-11, 2013, in Phoenix, Arizona at the Arizona Biltmore. The theme of this…
Feb 13
"The report of my death was an exaggeration . . . . . ." Mark Twain, May 31, 1897

"The report of my death was an exaggeration . . . . . ." Mark Twain, May 31, 1897

From some quick online research, I believe Mark Twain is credited with the above quote, and it is frequently misquoted as "the reports of my death are greatly exaggerated." Although "death," is certainly an exaggeration in my case, you…
Sep 13
Verdict Survey: $38 Million Asbestos Verdict in Richland County

Verdict Survey: $38 Million Asbestos Verdict in Richland County

About two weeks ago, I saw my friend Theile McVey at Starbucks. She mentioned in our general chit-chat that she was in trial. As shop talk usually goes, I asked her what kind of case it was, and she said it was an asbestos…

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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/

Aug 23
New Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit Could be a Gamechanger

New Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit Could be a Gamechanger

South Carolina is on the cutting edge with its newest investment tax credit for the redevelopment of abandoned buildings. It became the first state to enact an investment tax credit for the redevelopment or rehabilitation of abandoned…
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…

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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 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 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
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…

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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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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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