Experienced Upstate attorney opens solo practice and expands divorce practice
March 20, 2018
After decades practicing in a small firm, experienced attorney, Rhett Burney, has established the Law Office of Rhett D. Burney, P.C. “I’m proud to announce the establishment of my own…
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Experienced Upstate attorney opens solo practice and expands divorce practice
March 20, 2018
After decades practicing in a small firm, experienced attorney, Rhett Burney, has established the Law Office of Rhett D. Burney, P.C. “I’m proud to announce the establishment of my own…
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Two Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized by SC Bar Young Lawyers Division
March 20, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd associates Cameo Joseph and John Langford have been recognized by the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) as “Star of the Quarter.” The award recognizes their…
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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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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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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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NP Strategy expands, adds Jean Cecil Frick as senior strategic advisor
March 8, 2018
With more than a decade of experience in the private, public and non-profit sectors, Jean Cecil Frick joins NP Strategy (NPS+) as a senior strategic advisor. Jean Cecil has built…
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NP Strategy expands, adds Jean Cecil Frick as senior strategic advisor
March 7, 2018
With more than a decade of experience in the private, public and non-profit sectors, Jean Cecil Frick joins NP Strategy (NPS+) as a senior strategic advisor. Jean Cecil has built…
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Hydrick to present at Nexsen Pruet seminar
March 6, 2018
Woody Hydrick, managing principal of Global Location Strategies, will be a featured panelist at the Nexsen Pruet Economic Development Seminar in Columbia, S.C. Held Friday, March 9 from 10:00 a.m.…
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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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Hydrick to present at Nexsen Pruet seminar
March 6, 2018
Woody Hydrick, managing principal of Global Location Strategies, will be a featured panelist at the Nexsen Pruet Economic Development Seminar in Columbia, S.C. Held Friday, March 9 from 10:00 a.m.…
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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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Kathy McKinney received Honorary Alumni Award from Furman University
March 1, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholder Kathy McKinney was presented with the Honorary Alumni Award from Furman University during their annual Bell Tower Ball on Saturday, February 24. This award recognizes individuals…
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Attorney Thomas Chase joins Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP
March 1, 2018
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced that attorney Tom Chase has joined its Greenville office as a member of the firm’s Transportation and Logistics team. Chase brings with him nearly 25…
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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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Attorney Thomas Chase joins Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP
March 1, 2018
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced that attorney Tom Chase has joined its Greenville office as a member of the firm’s Transportation and Logistics team. Chase brings with him nearly 25…
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Kathy McKinney received Honorary Alumni Award from Furman University
March 1, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholder Kathy McKinney was presented with the Honorary Alumni Award from Furman University during their annual Bell Tower Ball on Saturday, February 24. This award recognizes individuals…
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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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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Cory Patterson selected to become Riley Diversity Fellow
February 13, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to share that Cory Patterson, a litigator in the Greenville office, has been selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Cory Patterson selected to become Riley Diversity Fellow
February 13, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to share that Cory Patterson, a litigator in the Greenville office, has been selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative…
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Reggie Gay receives 15 Over 50 Award
February 12, 2018
McNair is pleased to announce Anderson Independent Mail has honored shareholder Reggie Gay with the 15 Over 50 Award. The award recognizes leaders who have made a long-term impact on the community through…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys elected to American Board of Trial Advocates
February 11, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Ben Alexander and Sally Purnell, both shareholders practicing in the Greenville office, have been elected to membership in the South Carolina Chapter of the American…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys elected to American Board of Trial Advocates
February 11, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Ben Alexander and Sally Purnell, both shareholders practicing in the Greenville office, have been elected to membership in the South Carolina Chapter of the American…
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FordHarrison announces new partner in the Spartanburg office
February 7, 2018
FordHarrison LLP, one of the country’s largest management-side labor and employment law firms, announced that L. Grant Close, III has recently been named partner in the firm’s Spartanburg, SC office. “These attorneys…
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Ben Klosowski, patent attorney, opens new office in Greenville
February 7, 2018
Thrive IP®, a premier patent law firm, has relocated to 220 N. Main Street, Suite 500, Greenville, SC to better serve its clients. Thrive IP® is a U.S. intellectual property…
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Experienced corporate transactions lawyer Andy Coburn joins Womble Bond Dickinson in Greenville
February 6, 2018
Andy Coburn has joined Womble Bond Dickinson’s robust corporate and securities practice in Greenville. Coburn has more than 20 years of experience representing clients in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, reorganizations,…
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Parker Poe expands patent team with addition of Amy Allen Hinson
February 5, 2018
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Amy Allen Hinson as a partner in the firm’s Greenville office. Amy enhances the firm’s intellectual property…
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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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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announces new partners
February 5, 2018
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP is pleased to announce that attorneys Stephanie G. Flynn, Dorothy H. Cornwell, Karen M. Kemerait and Amy Smith Klass have been elected to the firm’s partnership…
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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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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announces new partners
February 5, 2018
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP is pleased to announce that attorneys Stephanie G. Flynn, Dorothy H. Cornwell, Karen M. Kemerait and Amy Smith Klass have been elected to the firm’s partnership…
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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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Michelin North America obtains settlement in lawsuit against Tire Mart Inc.
January 24, 2018
Michelin North America, Inc., has reached a settlement with Tire Mart Inc., doing business as Braven Off-Road, regarding enforcement of design patents for the popular BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A® KM2 tires produced…
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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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Mac McLean named President of the Boy Scouts of America Blue Ridge Council
January 19, 2018
Mac McLean, a shareholder at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, has been named President of the Boy Scouts of America Blue Ridge Council. Mac has served on the Blue Ridge Council Board…
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Mac McLean named President of the Boy Scouts of America Blue Ridge Council
January 19, 2018
Mac McLean, a shareholder at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, has been named President of the Boy Scouts of America Blue Ridge Council. Mac has served on the Blue Ridge Council Board…
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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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