Injuries were only part of plaintiff’s recovery challenges; $1.89 million...
AT A GLANCE A severe crash in June 2022 in Greenwood led to a significant settlement for plaintiff, whose vehicle was struck by a government-owned hospital’s sedan. The collision caused lifelong...
View ArticleConviction overturned based on officer’s false promise of confidentiality
AT A GLANCE The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled a defendant’s statement was given involuntarily due to police providing false assurances of confidentiality despite Miranda warnings. The court...
View Article4th Circuit: Ruling affirms attempted armed robbery is violent crime
AT A GLANCE Armed robbery and attempted armed robbery are considered crimes of violence due to their elements of force and intent. Lokheim Jeralle Campbell’s 28-month sentence was affirmed in a 4th...
View Article4th Circuit: Medicaid beneficiary can sue South Carolina
AT A GLANCE The 4th Circuit reaffirmed that the Medicaid Act’s free-choice-of-provider provision creates individual rights enforceable via 42 U.S.C. § 1983. South Carolina’s attempt to overturn this...
View ArticleLawsuit: Swamp Fox roller coaster badly injures rider
AT A GLANCE A North Carolina man was reportedly at least partially paralyzed after suffering a spinal cord injury after riding the Swamp Fox roller coaster in Myrtle Beach, The Post and Courier...
View ArticleGeneral Assembly revises judicial selection process as session closes
AT A GLANCE The South Carolina General Assembly approved changes to the Judicial Merit Screening Commission, increasing the governor’s appointments and altering candidate qualifications and term...
View Article4th Circuit: Insurance coverage dispute remanded to state court
AT A GLANCE A federal court in the District of South Carolina remanded an insurance coverage lawsuit to state court, citing lack of subject matter jurisdiction under the Barton doctrine. The 4th U.S....
View ArticleWhat to expect if marijuana rescheduling is approved
AT A GLANCE Legal advisers in the cannabis industry are anticipating the effects on business operations in light of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposed rescheduling of marijuana under the...
View ArticleCorporate Transparency Act institutes new reporting requirements
AT A GLANCE The Corporate Transparency Act requires U.S. companies to report beneficial ownership information from Jan. 1. Companies must file Beneficial Owner Information Reports with FinCEN,...
View Article4th Circuit: SC agency must respond to subpoena from Google
AT A GLANCE South Carolina sued Google for antitrust violations, resulting in SCPRT being subpoenaed despite its Eleventh Amendment immunity claim. The District Court denied SCPRT’s motion to quash the...
View ArticleCommentary: Know your court — and its unwritten rules
AT A GLANCE Lawyers at Hyattsville Magistrate’s Court rely on both written statutes and unwritten rules to navigate and resolve cases effectively. Local attorneys foster cordial relationships,...
View ArticleAppeal waiver turns back defendant’s claim
AT A GLANCE Seeking sentence vacatur and resentencing, Marcus Antonio Ashford argued that the trial court erred by not allowing him to allocute before sentencing. Ashford’s counsel initially filed an...
View ArticleExcellence in Law honors state’s leading lawyers
AT A GLANCE South Carolina Lawyers Weekly will recognize the leading attorneys in South Carolina at the Excellence in Law presentation event. The event will be include a reception and a seated...
View ArticleHow to prepare for your partnership interview
AT A GLANCE Demonstrate strategic thinking and business acumen during the partner promotion process, emphasizing insights and long-term growth over legal accomplishments. Share trends and insights...
View ArticleJudge denies Clemson’s bid to dismiss ACC’s lawsuit
AT A GLANCE Clemson’s motion to dismiss the ACC’s countersuit against the university was denied by a North Carolina judge, who asserted jurisdiction over the case. Clemson argued it could not be sued...
View ArticleBiden nominates Park to 4th Circuit
AT A GLANCE President Joe Biden’s nomination of Ryan Y. Park for the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals emphasizes his commitment to diverse judicial appointments. Park, North Carolina’s solicitor...
View Article4th Circuit: No immunity for officer for alleged death threats
AT A GLANCE The 4th Circuit reversed a trial court’s immunity grant to a law-enforcement officer who threatened an Army officer during a traffic stop. Judge Robert B. King noted that officers should...
View ArticleSigning, keeping best, brightest lawyers is ongoing challenge
AT A GLANCE Recruiting and retaining lawyers is challenging due to an increasing number of factors, including the post-pandemic appeal of flexible work options and the ease of switching to another...
View ArticleSCOTUS ruling suggests end for ‘Texas two-step’
AT A GLANCE The Texas two-step strategy involves financially healthy companies shifting mass tort liabilities to new entities that declare bankruptcy. The Supreme Court’s decision Truck Insurance...
View ArticleSupreme Court affirms sharp reduction of punitive damages
AT A GLANCE Midlands Honda sold a “clipped car” at auction without disclosing its condition, leading to a lawsuit by O&W Cars for fraud and unfair trade practices. The jury initially awarded...
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