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Monthly Archives: July 2020
Frivolous lawsuits against small businesses in sc
Are you a small business owner? Along with marketing, staffing, payroll, stocking the shelves or supply room, and what seems like a thousand other worries and headaches, you may also find that your business can be severely damaged or even shut down by frivolous lawsuits.…
Cops or robbers? the sc supreme court’s moratorium on no-knock warrants should be permanent
Earlier this month, the South Carolina Supreme Court issued a moratorium on no-knock warrants – it’s temporary, however, until South Carolina’s judges receive additional training on when they are allowed to issue no-knock warrants under US Supreme Court precedent. Although they are constitutional under certain…
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET A DIVORCE IN SC?
How long does it take to get a divorce in SC? That’s a burning question on the minds of many couples who are considering divorce, who may be in a bad situation, and who are ready to move on with their lives. The answer, of…
What is the average settlement for an auto accident claim in sc?
What is an average settlement for an auto accident claim in SC? If you are recovering from a car crash in SC that was someone else’s fault, one of your first questions for your attorney may be, “What is my case worth?” You may also…
MURDER CONVICTION REVERSED DUE TO PROSECUTOR’S MISUSE OF DNA EVIDENCE
In State v. Phillips, decided June 3, 2020, the SC Supreme Court reversed a murder conviction due to the prosecutor’s misuse of DNA evidence. DNA evidence is powerful. When it is available and when it is used appropriately, it can be conclusive evidence of a person’s guilt,…
WHAT IS THE STATUS OF THE SC WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVID 19 BILL?
Months ago, the SC House of Representatives introduced a SC workers’ compensation COVID-19 bill that has not yet been passed into law. Months later, the bill is still “in committee” – it has yet to be passed by the House, much less sent to the Senate or signed by…
Medical malpractice verdict reversed due to juror misconduct
In Ethier v. Fairfield Memorial Hospital, decided May 27, 2020, the SC Supreme Court reversed a medical malpractice verdict based on juror misconduct. The jury had awarded a total of $2,000,000 to the plaintiff and his wife for damages that included a painful surgery and…
How to choose who will take over the family business
Many people start family businesses both so that they can be their own boss and so that they can pass down a legacy for their family. The business may take hours of work, but it can be worth it if it can help your family…
$200,000 verdict upheld for false imprisonment and malicious prosecution
A University of South Carolina professor’s jury verdict of over $200,000 for false imprisonment and malicious prosecution was upheld by the SC Court of Appeals in Hassell v. City of Columbia on July 1, 2020. The professor was wrongfully arrested for DUI although he looked…
CAN YOU BE CHARGED WITH FIRST DEGREE BURGLARY FOR ENTERING A STORAGE BUILDING?
Can you be charged with first-degree burglary for entering a storage building? Although the distinction between first, second, or third-degree burglary can be confusing, most people (including attorneys) understand that first-degree burglary is when you break into someone’s home while third-degree burglary involves breaking into…
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