Monthly Archives: July 2019
Sc abolishes common law marriage
South Carolina has done away with common law marriage. In Stone v. Thompson, decided July 24, 2019, the SC Supreme Court abolished common law marriage. Their ruling is prospective and not retroactive, meaning that anyone who entered a common law marriage before July 24, 2019,…
Motorcycle accidents caused by road conditions
If you’re driving down the road on your motorcycle and a car makes an illegal turn in front of you, the at-fault driver pays for the damages that they caused. But what about motorcycle accidents caused by road conditions? Who pays then? If the road…
5 THINGS TO REVIEW IN YOUR ESTATE PLAN AFTER A DIVORCE
After your divorce is final, there are many decisions to make and things to consider. A major change like this could be an opportune moment to review your estate plan. Compiling your various estate planning documents Documents and finances that might make up your estate…
MOST UNUSUAL WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS
The courts hear millions of workers compensation claims every year. People are clumsy, employers get lazy, sometimes, and accidents really do happen through nobody’s fault. Some people file claims for some pretty crazy reasons. Let’s get into the who, what, injury and judgment of some of…
ARE FALLS AT WORK COVERED BY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN SC?
Are falls at work covered by workers’ compensation? You keep hearing and reading that any injury on the job is covered by workers’ compensation – liability doesn’t matter, as long as you were at work when you were hurt. Right? Of course, your employer and…
When police arrest the victim of domestic violence
Many of us were told as children that the police are our friends and they are there to protect us. If there is trouble, call the police… most of us were not told that the police might arrest us, beat us, or even kill us…
WILL SEPARATE BANK ACCOUNTS PROTECT MY MONEY IN A DIVORCE?
Will separate bank accounts protect my money in a divorce? The short answer is probably not, although separate bank accounts may protect your non-marital assets in a divorce… How does equitable division work when there are separate bank accounts? Do I need to worry about my non-marital assets…
What is a trademark?
If you have a business and a product to sell, you may already understand the importance of branding. Trademarks are one way to create a brand, making them a critical part of any long-term marketing plan. How do potential customers know that a product is…