Former Probate Judge Munford Scott joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
March 22, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomed J. Munford Scott, Jr. to the firm. Munford joins the Florence office as Special Counsel and represents clients in the areas of probate law, tax and…
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Cybersecurity Legal Institute to show businesses how to guard against a cyberattack – April 4
March 21, 2019
Tickets are available at https://uofsclaw.us/cyberlawtix19. The Cybersecurity Legal Institute at the University of South Carolina School of Law is helping businesses learn how to manage cyber risk and be prepared…
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Local attorney Charlie Patrick announces formation of law practice focusing on small business representation and criminal defense
March 21, 2019
Local attorney Charlie Patrick announced the formation of Patrick Law Firm located at 174 East Bay Street, Suite 100, Charleston, SC 29401.Patrick Law Firm opens with a concentration on business…
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Turner Padget adds new attorneys and continues firmwide growth efforts
March 20, 2019
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced the addition of three new attorneys. William S. “Wilson” Jackson IV joins as an associate in the firm’s Insurance Litigation practice and is…
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Turner Padget CEO Pierce Campbell honored with 2019 Leadership in Law award
March 18, 2019
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that firm chief executive officer, C. Pierce Campbell, has been named a 2019 Leadership in Law honoree by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. The…
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PFG v Tietex
March 13, 2019
Spartanburg, S.C.-based Tietex International has won a jury verdict and post-trial judgment in allegations that it infringed on two patents of Greensboro, N.C.-based Precision Fabrics Group, Inc. (“PFG”). In 2103…
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Grayson Smith chosen to serve on the Executive Committee of the Charleston County Bar Association
March 8, 2019
Gallivan White Boyd announced attorney A. Grayson Smith, a partner in the firm’s Charleston office, has been chosen as a member of the Charleston County Bar Association’s Executive Committee. The…
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Twelve years of success and growth creates two new firms
March 8, 2019The partners of Gaffney Lewis & Edwards started an all-women law firm twelve years ago with a vision of small firm flexibility and big firm success. During these years, partners…
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Twelve years of success and growth creates two new firms
March 8, 2019The partners of Gaffney Lewis & Edwards started an all-women law firm twelve years ago with a vision of small firm flexibility and big firm success. During these years, partners…
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Two Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys named Leadership in Law Honorees
March 6, 2019Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced two shareholders have been named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2019 Leadership in Law Honoree list. Chris Gantt-Sorenson and Jeremy Cook are among 29 attorneys from…
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Two Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys named Leadership in Law Honorees
March 6, 2019Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced two shareholders have been named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2019 Leadership in Law Honoree list. Chris Gantt-Sorenson and Jeremy Cook are among 29 attorneys from…
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Law Tarheels win Charleston’s 12th annual national moot court competition
March 4, 2019
Runner-up in 14-team competition was from Regent University A team of students from the University of North Carolina School of Law on Saturday won the 12th annual Charleston School of Law National Moot…
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S.C. Appeals Court upholds $14M asbestos exposure verdict against Celanese Corp.
February 15, 2019The South Carolina Court of Appeals has affirmed a $14 million verdict against Texas-based Celanese Corp. (NYSE: CE) on behalf of the family of a maintenance worker who died from mesothelioma after being…
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Jeff Stover elected to the SCBIO Executive Committee
February 4, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Jeff Stover has been re-elected to the executive committee for South Carolina Biotechnology Innovation Organization (SCBIO). Jeff has served on the Board of Directors for SCBIO since…
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Non Profit Minute – Megan Seiner, SC Bar Foundation
January 31, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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Mary Caskey earns certification as a Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law specialist
January 25, 2019Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Mary Caskey has received her certification in Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law by the South Carolina Supreme Court. As the leader of the…
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Mary Caskey Earns Certification as a Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law Specialist
January 25, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Mary Caskey has received her certification in Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law by the South Carolina Supreme Court. As the leader of the firm’s Recovery practice…
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Nelson Mullins awards Diversity Scholarship to UGA law student
January 22, 2019
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has awarded a Diversity Scholarship to Sydney Hamer, a law student at the University of Georgia School of Law. Hamer will receive a $10,000…
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Womble Bond Dickinson attorney Brandy Harris relocates to Charleston office
January 16, 2019
Womble Bond Dickinson attorney Brandy Harris is now practicing in the firm’s Charleston office. She previously practiced in the firm’s Winston-Salem, NC office. Harris is a transactional attorney, who advises…
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Benchmark Litigation recognizes HSB and John Tiller
January 16, 2019Benchmark Litigation has recognized Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s John Tiller as a Local Litigation Star in the areas of Product Liability and Securities in its 2019 rankings. Benchmark Litigation also ranked…
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Benchmark Litigation recognizes HSB and John Tiller
January 16, 2019
Benchmark Litigation has recognized Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s John Tiller as a Local Litigation Star in the areas of Product Liability and Securities in its 2019 rankings. Benchmark Litigation also ranked…
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Ned Tupper invited to join National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
January 15, 2019
BEAUFORT, SC – Ralph “Ned” Tupper, a partner with the law firm Tupper, Grimsley, Dean & Canaday, P.A., has been invited to join the South Carolina Chapter of the National…
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Ned Tupper invited to join National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
January 14, 2019BEAUFORT, SC – Ralph “Ned” Tupper, a partner with the law firm Tupper, Grimsley, Dean & Canaday, P.A., has been invited to join the South Carolina Chapter of the National…
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Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP launches Womble Bond Dickinson Lobby LLC to provide government relations services in South Carolina
January 14, 2019
Lobbyists John DeWorken & Sunnie Harmon to lead WBD Lobby Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP has launched WBD Lobby, a new subsidiary that will provide government relations and professional lobbying…
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Legal Marketing Association’s Southeastern Region announces its 2019 Columbia Local Steering Committee leadership
January 14, 2019
The Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA) Southeastern Region announced its Columbia Local Steering Committee leadership for 2019. The Southeastern Region is one of the largest in the international organization of LMA,…
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Womble Bond Dickinson promotes Charleston attorney Dana Lang to partner
January 8, 2019
Womble Bond Dickinson congratulates attorney Dana Woodrum Lang on being promoted to partner in the firm. She previously served as of counsel. Ms. Lang advises clients on almost every aspect…
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Burr & Forman successfully joins forces with McNair Law Firm
January 7, 2019
Burr & Forman LLP announces that it successfully completed its transaction with Carolinas-based McNair Law Firm, P.A., effective January 1, 2019. With this expansion, no other Am Law 200 law firm has…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 7
January 7, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/04/2019 to 01/10/2019 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Aquaman PG13 Warner Bros. 3 4,184 $31,003,280 $260,024,160 2…
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Former Congressman Trey Gowdy and senior staff join Nelson Mullins
January 3, 2019
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP and Congressman Trey Gowdy, who most recently represented South Carolina’s 4th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced the Congressman has joined the…
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Tyler Gilliam graduates from Leadership Discovery
December 28, 2018Tyler Gilliam, an associate at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, recently graduated from Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Discovery. Leadership Discovery is an accelerated program experience, meeting twice a month for…
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Tyler Gilliam graduates from Leadership Discovery
December 28, 2018
Tyler Gilliam, an associate at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, recently graduated from Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Discovery. Leadership Discovery is an accelerated program experience, meeting twice a month for…
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Beal, LLC expands its team
December 20, 2018Receives Top Rankings in 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ‘Best Law Firms’ List Beal, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of three attorneys to its team. Joining the…
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Nelson Mullins elects 7 S.C. attorneys to the partnership
December 20, 2018
The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP have elected six South Carolina attorneys to the partnership effective Jan. 1, 2019. The new Charleston, South Carolina partner is: •Andrew…
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Costa Pleicones receives Honorary Degree from Francis Marion University
December 19, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Costa Pleicones received an honorary doctorate of Humanities during Francis Marion University’s graduation on Saturday, December 15. Pleicones also served as the commencement speaker, focusing on the…
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Costa Pleicones receives Honorary Degree from Francis Marion University
December 19, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Costa Pleicones received an honorary doctorate of Humanities during Francis Marion University’s graduation on Saturday, December 15. Pleicones also served as the commencement speaker, focusing on the…
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Stephanie Yarbrough elected Vice Chair of SCBIO
December 17, 2018
Womble Bond Dickinson attorney Stephanie Yarbrough is the new Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of SCBIO, South Carolina’s leading advocate for the life sciences industry. Yarbrough was elected…
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Kimberly Witherspoon selected as a Liberty Fellow
December 14, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholder Kimberly Witherspoon has been selected for the Liberty Fellows Class of 2020. Kimberly joins 20 other leaders from across the state who make a lifelong commitment…
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Kimberly Witherspoon selected as a Liberty Fellow
December 14, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholder Kimberly Witherspoon has been selected for the Liberty Fellows Class of 2020. Kimberly joins 20 other leaders from across the state who make a lifelong commitment…
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Nexsen Pruet welcomes new hires across the Carolinas
November 28, 2018
Nexsen Pruet, one of the Carolinas’ largest law firms, is pleased to announce the addition of six young professionals – four associate attorneys, one staff attorney and one governmental affairs…
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HSB’s Perry MacLennan graduates from SC Economic Development Institute
November 27, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is proud to announce that Perry MacLennan, an associate in the firm’s Charleston office, recently completed the South Carolina Economic Development Institute program. A collaborative effort between…
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HSB’s Perry MacLennan graduates from SC Economic Development Institute
November 27, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is proud to announce that Perry MacLennan, an associate in the firm’s Charleston office, recently completed the South Carolina Economic Development Institute program. A collaborative effort between…
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SCANA and SCE&G settle class action lawsuit related to V.C. Summer nuclear costs
November 25, 2018
Plaintiffs Richard Lightsey, LeBrian Cleckley, and Phillip Cooper have reached an agreement with SCANA Corporation and South Carolina Electric & Gas Company to settle a lawsuit filed in the state Court of Common…
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Rosen Hagood recognized as one of Charleston’s “Best Law Firms”
November 13, 2018Rosen Hagood is honored to be included in the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Recognition on this list reflects the high level of respect the…
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Rosen Hagood recognized as one of Charleston’s “Best Law Firms”
November 13, 2018
Rosen Hagood is honored to be included in the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Recognition on this list reflects the high level of respect the…
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Moore & Van Allen counsel named to inaugural Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame
November 8, 2018Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that Charleston Counsel William (Sam) E. Applegate, III has been named to the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly inaugural Hall of…
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Nexsen Pruet and LegalSifter partner to accelerate contract review with artificial intelligence
November 8, 2018
Nexsen Pruet and LegalSifter are proud to announce a strategic partnership to offer a “combined intelligence” solution for contract negotiation to clients across a wide range of industries in the…
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Moore & Van Allen recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers with top-tier ‘Best Law Firms’ rankings
November 8, 2018Firm honored regionally and nationally in 2019 rankings U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have recognized Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) in their 2019 “Best Law Firms”…
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Moore & Van Allen recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers with top-tier ‘Best Law Firms’ rankings
November 8, 2018
Firm honored regionally and nationally in 2019 rankings U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have recognized Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) in their 2019 “Best Law Firms”…
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Moore & Van Allen counsel named to inaugural Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame
November 8, 2018
Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that Charleston Counsel William (Sam) E. Applegate, III has been named to the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly inaugural Hall of…
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ranks Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd in its 2019 “Best Law Firms”
November 2, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2019 “Best Law Firms” rankings. This is the 9th consecutive year HSB has…
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