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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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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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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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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Livoti installed as President of South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association
November 17, 2017Murphy & Grantland shareholder Anthony Livoti is the newly installed President of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association (SCDTAA). The installation came at the group’s 50th Annual meeting in November. Since…
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Livoti installed as President of South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association
November 17, 2017Murphy & Grantland shareholder Anthony Livoti is the newly installed President of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association (SCDTAA). The installation came at the group’s 50th Annual meeting in November. Since…
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Womble Bond Dickinson adds business litigation lawyer Bethany Edmondson to Charleston office
November 15, 2017
Business litigation lawyer Bethany Edmondson has joined Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP in Charleston. Prior to her current position, Edmondson clerked for an automobile manufacturing facility. In this capacity, she…
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K&L Gates bolsters investigations, enforcement and white collar practice with hire of former Assistant U.S. Attorney as Charleston partner
November 13, 2017
The Charleston office of global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Matthew R. Hubbell as a partner focusing on white collar criminal defense and False Claims Act litigation. Hubbell began…
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Womble Bond Dickinson’s David B. McCormack recertified as a specialist in Employment and Labor Law
November 12, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP attorney, David McCormack was recertified by the Supreme Court of South Carolina as a specialist in Employment and Labor Law effective October…
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ranks Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd in its 2018 “Best Law Firms”
November 8, 2017
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is listed as a top law firm in the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for the 8th consecutive year. The Firm received a…
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Experienced litigation team joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
November 6, 2017
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced the addition of Clay Walker, Rob Reibold and Reynolds Blankenship to their litigation practice. The experienced team of litigators joins HSB from the firm Walker &…
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Rosen Hagood recognized as one of Charleston’s “Best Law Firms”
November 6, 2017Rosen Hagood is included in the 2018 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Recognition on this list reflects the high level of respect the firm has earned…
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Womble Bond Dickinson recognized as a national leader in 2018 Best Law Firm rankings
November 6, 2017
Womble Bond Dickinson is ranked as a top law firm in numerous national and market-specific practice areas in the 2018 Best Law Firm rankings from U.S. News & World Report…
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Rosen Hagood recognized as one of Charleston’s “Best Law Firms”
November 6, 2017
Rosen Hagood is included in the 2018 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Recognition on this list reflects the high level of respect the firm has earned…
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RPWB named a 2018 US News Best Law Firm
November 2, 2017
Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman was named a 2018 Best Law Firm by U.S. News & World Report, recognizing the plaintiff firm for its work on mass torts and class…
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RPWB named a 2018 US News Best Law Firm
November 1, 2017Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman was named a 2018 Best Law Firm by U.S. News & World Report, recognizing the plaintiff firm for its work on mass torts and class…
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Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for seventh consecutive year
November 1, 2017In addition, the firm’s South Carolina offices earned twelve metropolitan “First Tier” practice area rankings Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased…
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McNair receives national honor and 25 Tier One rankings in 2018 Best Law Firms
November 1, 2017McNair Law Firm, P.A. has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2018 “Best Law Firms” rankings. McNair earned a national ranking in Land…
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Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for seventh consecutive year
November 1, 2017
In addition, the firm’s South Carolina offices earned twelve metropolitan “First Tier” practice area rankings Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased…
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McNair receives national honor and 25 Tier One rankings in 2018 Best Law Firms
November 1, 2017
McNair Law Firm, P.A. has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2018 “Best Law Firms” rankings. McNair earned a national ranking in Land…
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The Law: Immigration Round-Up
October 26, 2017
By John Hill and Rebecca Sigmund In recent weeks, the Trump Administration has engaged in multiple changes to immigration policy that may impact any South Carolina employer with foreign workers…
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Pritchard Law Group attorneys recognized as Legal Elite of the Lowcountry
October 26, 2017
Edward K. Pritchard, III and Elizabeth F. Fulton have been named Legal Elite of the Lowcountry 2017 by Charleston Business Magazine. The inaugural awards honor area attorneys in 20 categories,…
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Pritchard Law Group attorneys recognized as Legal Elite of the Lowcountry
October 25, 2017Edward K. Pritchard, III and Elizabeth F. Fulton have been named Legal Elite of the Lowcountry 2017 by Charleston Business Magazine. The inaugural awards honor area attorneys in 20 categories,…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP names Doug Walker chief operating officer
October 24, 2017Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced Doug Walker has been promoted to chief operating officer. Walker will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the firm’s seven offices. Walker joined…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP names Doug Walker chief operating officer
October 24, 2017
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced Doug Walker has been promoted to chief operating officer. Walker will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the firm’s seven offices. Walker joined…
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Carter Deupree named to Leadership South Carolina Class of 2018
October 19, 2017Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Carter Deupree has been selected for the 2018 Class of Leadership South Carolina, the state’s oldest and most respected leadership development program. Leadership South Carolina’s…
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Carter Deupree named to Leadership South Carolina Class of 2018
October 19, 2017
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Carter Deupree has been selected for the 2018 Class of Leadership South Carolina, the state’s oldest and most respected leadership development program. Leadership South Carolina’s…
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Mac McQuillin named 2017 Legal Elite of the Lowcountry
October 17, 2017Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced Mac McQuillin has been selected for the Charleston Business Magazine’s 2017 Legal Elite of the Lowcountry. Mac was selected by his peers as one of the…
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Mac McQuillin named 2017 Legal Elite of the Lowcountry
October 17, 2017
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced Mac McQuillin has been selected for the Charleston Business Magazine’s 2017 Legal Elite of the Lowcountry. Mac was selected by his peers as one of the…
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Peter L. Brewer, Patent Attorney, joins Stipkala & Klosowski LLC d.b.a. Thrive IP®
October 16, 2017
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Peter L. Brewer has joined the law firm of Thrive IP® as a Patent Attorney. He will be opening a new office for the firm in Knoxville, Tennessee. Thrive…
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Scott & Corley, P.A. firm Chairman honored with the Order of the Palmetto
October 16, 2017
Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman, Ronald C. Scott, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. Additionally, Columbia Mayor Steve…
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Scott & Corley, P.A. firm Chairman honored with the Order of the Palmetto
October 16, 2017
Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman, Ronald C. Scott, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. Additionally, Columbia Mayor Steve…
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Nexsen Pruet launches Nextra Solutions
October 11, 2017
Nextra Solutions is an end-to-end information management service provider formed by Nexsen Pruet to offer value-based technology solutions for legal challenges. Nextra’s innovative and experienced team works with corporations, government…
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David Humphreys named 2017 Legal Elite of the Lowcountry
October 11, 2017Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce David Humphreys has been selected for the Charleston Business Magazine’s 2017 Legal Elite of the Lowcountry. David was selected by his peers as…
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David Humphreys named 2017 Legal Elite of the Lowcountry
October 11, 2017
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce David Humphreys has been selected for the Charleston Business Magazine’s 2017 Legal Elite of the Lowcountry. David was selected by his peers as…
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Alissa Fleming joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
October 4, 2017
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced Alissa D. Fleming has joined the firm and will be based in the Charleston office. As an attorney and registered nurse, Alissa has first-hand knowledge of…
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Legal industry veteran publishes marketing guide for purposeful growth
September 28, 2017In her highly anticipated first book, Intentional Marketing: Building Your Legal Practice One Relationship at a Time, veteran marketing executive Brenda Stewart of Stewart Marketing and Consulting demystifies the marketing process…
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Legal industry veteran publishes marketing guide for purposeful growth
September 28, 2017
In her highly anticipated first book, Intentional Marketing: Building Your Legal Practice One Relationship at a Time, veteran marketing executive Brenda Stewart of Stewart Marketing and Consulting demystifies the marketing…
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H-1B Visa Alternatives: Options Available to Those Unlucky in the H-1B Lottery: Part 2
September 27, 2017
By Becky Sigmund and John Hill This article is the second of a two-part series on H-1B alternatives. The first part appeared in this blog column on July 20,…
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