Elizabeth Nicholson recognized as one of SC Bar YLD’s Stars of the Quarter
March 14, 2018Rosen Hagood announced that Elizabeth Nicholson received the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division’s (YLD) “Star of the Quarter” award. Elizabeth was recognized for her hard work and contributions in…
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Elizabeth Nicholson recognized as one of SC Bar YLD’s Stars of the Quarter
March 14, 2018
Rosen Hagood announced that Elizabeth Nicholson received the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division’s (YLD) “Star of the Quarter” award. Elizabeth was recognized for her hard work and contributions in…
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Former Chief Justice Costa M. Pleicones joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
March 12, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Costa M. Pleicones, former Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, will join the firm in the Columbia office as Special Counsel. Pleicones will…
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Former Chief Justice Costa M. Pleicones joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
March 12, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Costa M. Pleicones, former Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, will join the firm in the Columbia office as Special Counsel. Pleicones will…
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South Carolina’s top legal group announces recipients of annual awards
March 9, 2018
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has announced the recipients of their annual awards, recognizing a few of the state’s top legal minds. SCAJ has over 1300 members and…
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South Carolina’s top legal group announces recipients of annual awards
March 9, 2018
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has announced the recipients of their annual awards, recognizing a few of the state’s top legal minds. SCAJ has over 1300 members and…
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Motley Rice co-founding member Joe Rice awarded SCAJ top honor
March 8, 2018
Motley Rice LLC, one of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ litigation firms, is proud to announce that co-founding memberJoseph F. Rice is the 2018 recipient of the South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ)…
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Jeff Stover to speak at SCBIO Life Sciences Boot Camp – March 14
March 8, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorney Jeff Stover will speak at the SCBIO Life Sciences Boot Camp on March 14 in Columbia, South Carolina. Jeff’s presentations, “IP Essentials for Life Sciences” will…
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Justice 360 names attorney Elizabeth Franklin-Best Board of Directors Chairperson for 2018
March 6, 2018Justice 360, a non-profit organization dedicated to reforming policies and proceedings in capital punishment cases, has recently named Columbia, SC based attorney Elizabeth Franklin-Best as their new Chairperson of the…
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Justice 360 names attorney Elizabeth Franklin-Best Board of Directors Chairperson for 2018
March 6, 2018
Justice 360, a non-profit organization dedicated to reforming policies and proceedings in capital punishment cases, has recently named Columbia, SC based attorney Elizabeth Franklin-Best as their new Chairperson of the…
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State judge orders class-action case against SCE&G to proceed
March 4, 2018A state circuit judge Thursday issued an order denying an attempt by SCE&G to kill five class-action complaints that seek to stop the utility from continuing to charge its customers for costs…
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State judge orders class-action case against SCE&G to proceed
March 4, 2018A state circuit judge Thursday issued an order denying an attempt by SCE&G to kill five class-action complaints that seek to stop the utility from continuing to charge its customers for costs…
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Senate confirms Marvin Quattlebaum as a U.S. District Judge for South Carolina
March 1, 2018
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Marvin Quattlebaum as a U.S. District Judge for South Carolina. His nomination was received into the Senate on August 8, 2017. Marvin Quattlebaum is a…
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Senate confirms Marvin Quattlebaum as a U.S. District Judge for South Carolina
March 1, 2018
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Marvin Quattlebaum as a U.S. District Judge for South Carolina. His nomination was received into the Senate on August 8, 2017. Marvin Quattlebaum is a…
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South Carolina’s top legal group names Joe Rice recipient of the “Founders Award”
February 26, 2018
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has named Joseph F. “Joe” Rice as recipient of their highest honor, the Founders’ Award. The honor is in recognition of his long career of professional…
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South Carolina’s top legal group names Joe Rice recipient of the “Founders Award”
February 26, 2018
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has named Joseph F. “Joe” Rice as recipient of their highest honor, the Founders’ Award. The honor is in recognition of his long career of professional…
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Litigation, corporate attorneys move to Nelson Mullins, open Baltimore office
February 26, 2018Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP announced that a group of attorneys from Miles & Stockbridge will join the firm to open a Baltimore office. The office features a litigation…
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Litigation, corporate attorneys move to Nelson Mullins, open Baltimore office
February 26, 2018
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP announced that a group of attorneys from Miles & Stockbridge will join the firm to open a Baltimore office. The office features a litigation…
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Fisher Phillips launches interactive pay equity map
February 22, 2018In response to the recent avalanche of pay equity legislation and challenges facing employers working to understand and comply with a patchwork quilt of equal pay laws, Fisher Phillips announced…
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Fisher Phillips launches interactive pay equity map
February 22, 2018
In response to the recent avalanche of pay equity legislation and challenges facing employers working to understand and comply with a patchwork quilt of equal pay laws, Fisher Phillips announced…
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Resolutions reached for Takata airbag victims
February 19, 2018
Judge Brendan Shannon of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has approved a bankruptcy plan carving out a trust for personal injury claimants as well as a…
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Gordon Schreck honored with the Maritime Association of South Carolina’s prestigious Beacon Award
February 15, 2018
Gordon Schreck, recently retired partner in Womble Bond Dickinson’s Charleston office, has been honored with the Maritime Association of South Carolina’s prestigious Beacon Award for “his distinguished service to the…
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Charleston School of Law team again wins National Tax Moot Court championship- 7th straight victory at national moot court competition
February 7, 2018
For the seventh’s straight year, the Charleston School of Law’s tax moot court team won a national championship, held over the weekend in St. Pete Beach, Fla. “For these law…
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George Morrison receives 2018 Leadership in Law Award
February 7, 2018
McNair announced South Carolina Lawyers Weekly has honored shareholder George Morrison with a 2018 Leadership in Law award. The award celebrates a select few in the legal community who have “achieved success in…
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Two Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholders named 2018 Leadership in Law honorees
February 5, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd congratulates two of its shareholders on being named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2018 Leadership in Law Honoree list. John Tiller and Jay Matthews are among 30…
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Two Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholders named 2018 Leadership in Law Honorees
February 5, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd congratulates two of its shareholders on being named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2018 Leadership in Law Honoree list. John Tiller and Jay Matthews are among 30…
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Turner Padget expands Georgia practice with five seasoned lawyers in Augusta
January 31, 2018
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that all five attorneys previously associated with Augusta, Ga., law firm Warlick, Stebbins, Murray, & Chew, LLP, have joined Turner Padget effective February 1.…
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Turner Padget expands Georgia practice with five seasoned lawyers in Augusta
January 31, 2018
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that all five attorneys previously associated with Augusta, Ga., law firm Warlick, Stebbins, Murray, & Chew, LLP, have joined Turner Padget effective February 1.…
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The Law: Work Visas for Multinational Managers
January 29, 2018
By Rebecca Sigmund and John Hill Ogletree Deakins South Carolina In the midst of a flurry of recent immigration-related news items and changes proposed by the Trump Administration, one…
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Perry MacLennan elected to leadership positions in two organizations
January 26, 2018Perry MacLennan, an attorney in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Charleston office, has been elected to the 2018 Palmetto Society for Human Resource Management (PSHRM) Board of Directors as General Counsel and…
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Perry MacLennan elected to leadership positions in two organizations
January 26, 2018
Perry MacLennan, an attorney in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Charleston office, has been elected to the 2018 Palmetto Society for Human Resource Management (PSHRM) Board of Directors as General Counsel and…
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McNair Law Firm launches Palmetto Tax Advocates
January 19, 2018
McNair Law Firm, P.A. announces the launch of Palmetto Tax Advocates, a tax resolution service dedicated to individuals and business clients who owe federal, state, and local taxes. The staff…
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Jim Lehman elected for third term as Nelson Mullins managing partner
January 18, 2018
The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP have re-elected James K. Lehman as managing partner of the Firm for his third three-year term. Lehman began his role as…
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Turner Padget announces the addition of three new attorneys
January 17, 2018Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced the addition of three new associates. Evelyn A. Norton is based in Greenville and joins the firm’s Workers’ Compensation team; Julie A. Oliver…
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Turner Padget announces the addition of three new attorneys
January 17, 2018
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced the addition of three new associates. Evelyn A. Norton is based in Greenville and joins the firm’s Workers’ Compensation team; Julie A. Oliver…
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Jim Myrick becomes Managing Partner of Womble Bond Dickinson’s Charleston office
January 11, 2018
Jim Myrick is the new Managing Partner of Womble Bond Dickinson’s Charleston office, effective Jan. 1, 2018. Myrick succeeds Chuck Baker, who has led the Charleston office since 2011. As…
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Stephen Bittinger joins Nexsen Pruet’s Charleston office
January 3, 2018
Nexsen Pruet recognizes the many reimbursement challenges facing health care providers, including responding to government and private payor audits and complying with the ever-changing reimbursement landscapes to remain compliant. It…
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Renowned California IP firm joining with Womble Bond Dickinson
December 20, 2017
Newest Additions are latest in year of major growth for Womble Bond Dickinson. Los Angeles, Calif. – Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP announced today California-based Blakely Sokoloff Taylor Zafman LLP…
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US Justice Department settles whistleblower qui tam lawsuits against the nation’s leading provider of emergency room physician services
December 19, 2017The U.S. Department of Justice announced today that it has settled “qui tam” (whistleblower) / False Claims Act lawsuits alleging that EmCare, Inc. received illegal remuneration from a major hospital chain…
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South Carolina Legal Services announces Kirby Mitchell as NLADA Board Member
December 19, 2017
South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) proudly announces that Kirby Mitchell, SCLS’s Senior Litigation Attorney, and President-Elect of the Greenville County Bar Association. has been appointed by the National Legal Aid…
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McNair welcomes Ben Joyce to its Charleston office
December 19, 2017McNair announced attorney Benjamin “Ben” H. Joyce has joined the firm’s Charleston office. Ben’s practice focuses on local government law and general business litigation matters. “We are pleased to have…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a leader in client service
December 19, 2017Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has been recognized by BTI Consulting Group “as an unparalleled leader in client service in the brand new BTI Client Service A-Team 2018” report. The BTI Client…
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McNair welcomes Ben Joyce to its Charleston office
December 19, 2017
McNair announced attorney Benjamin “Ben” H. Joyce has joined the firm’s Charleston office. Ben’s practice focuses on local government law and general business litigation matters. “We are pleased to have…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a leader in client service
December 19, 2017
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has been recognized by BTI Consulting Group “as an unparalleled leader in client service in the brand new BTI Client Service A-Team 2018” report. The BTI Client…
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US Justice Department settles whistleblower qui tam lawsuits against the nation’s leading provider of emergency room physician services
December 19, 2017
The U.S. Department of Justice announced today that it has settled “qui tam” (whistleblower) / False Claims Act lawsuits alleging that EmCare, Inc. received illegal remuneration from a major hospital chain…
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Immigration Enforcement Update – Impact on South Carolina Employers
December 15, 2017
By Rebecca Sigmund and John Hill Ogletree Deakins South Carolina Tom Homan, current acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director, has been nominated by President Trump to head…
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K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomes new associate Nathaniel Strickler
November 29, 2017
K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomed Nathaniel Strickler as an associate in the firm’s Real Estate practice group. Having served as a summer associate with K&L Gates, Nate is a 2017…
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Turner Padget announces the addition of two new attorneys
November 28, 2017
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces the addition of two new associates. Catherine Cunningham is based in Columbia and joins the firm’s Employment team and R. Edward Henderson, Jr.…
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McNair attorney appointed to South Carolina Bar’s Resolution of Fee Disputes Board
November 22, 2017McNair announce associate Deidra Byrd has been appointed by the South Carolina Bar’s President to sit on the Resolution of Fee Disputes Board for the 15th Circuit. She will remain…
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McNair attorney appointed to South Carolina Bar’s Resolution of Fee Disputes Board
November 22, 2017
McNair announce associate Deidra Byrd has been appointed by the South Carolina Bar’s President to sit on the Resolution of Fee Disputes Board for the 15th Circuit. She will remain…
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