Does cohabitation terminate alimony in SC? If you've been ordered to make permanent alimony payments to your former spouse, what happens if they move in with a new boyfriend or girlfriend? Should you still make alimony payments when they have another partner in their...
Month: August 2019
Can I Make a Diminished Value Claim in SC for Damage to My Vehicle?
You can make a diminished value claim in SC after an auto accident, although the insurance company may attempt to deny the claim or refuse to pay the full value.After an auto accident in SC, the at-fault driver is responsible for the damages that they caused,...
Intellectual property suits affect South Carolina businesses
Surprisingly, many people think music copyright is no longer “a thing,” but laws determining what you can do with other people’s intellectual property are alive and well. Recently, dedicated followers of intellectual property (IP) news in South Carolina have been...
Murder Conviction Reversed – Felder v. State
In Felder v. State, decided August 8, 2019, the SC Supreme Court granted PCR and reversed the defendant's convictions for murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.The murder conviction was reversed because Felder's trial attorney allowed the...
Can Inmates Get Workers’ Compensation in SC?
Can inmates get workers' compensation if they are injured while on the job in a SC prison? What if they are on work release when they are hurt? If an inmate is hurt while working can they sue the prison? What if prison officials knew that there was a dangerous...
What Happens if an Auto Accident Defendant Does Not Notify their Insurance Company?
In Neumayer v. Philadelphia Indem. Ins. Co., decided July 24, 2019, the SC Supreme Court addressed the question of whether an insurance company is required to pay a verdict when their insured did not give them notice that a lawsuit had been filed. Neumayer was a...
Is Mediation Mandatory in a SC Divorce?
Is mediation mandatory in SC divorce proceedings? What is mediation and how can it benefit me in my divorce case? If mediation is mandatory, who pays for it? Can the court force me to pay for it even if I don't want to do it? I'll discuss these questions below, and,...
Is Smokable Hemp Legal in South Carolina?
Is smokable hemp legal in SC? It doesn't get you high, it doesn't contain more than .3% THC, but you should still get the benefits of the CBD that it contains. It makes sense, for some people, to smoke it rather than take pills or eat brownies... Hemp is now legal...
SC Workers’ Compensation FAQ
Workers' compensation law is complex and can be confusing for someone who has been injured on the job and isn't sure what their next steps should be. Below, we have compiled some of the most common SC workers' compensation FAQ for you.Whether you are getting ready to...
