Memorial Day Weekend Boating Safety Reminder: A Tragic Loss on Lake Greenwood
May 27, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend is often considered the official start of summer, with families flocking to lakes for boating and other water activities. Unfortunately, this past Saturday, a day meant for…
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Wallace Lightsey ranked as the number-one attorney in South Carolina for the third year in a row by Super Lawyers
May 21, 2024
Super Lawyers, a publication recognizing outstanding lawyers, has ranked Wallace Lightsey as the number-one attorney in South Carolina for the third year in a row. Lightsey is recognized in the…
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Increased Patrols on I-26, I-85, and I-95 as Part of Operation SafeDRIVE
May 20, 2024
Motorists traveling on South Carolina’s major highways—Interstates 26, 85, and 95—will see increased law enforcement presence over the next few days. The South Carolina State Transport Police (SCSTP) is launching…
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Moore & Van Allen named Diversity Initiative finalist for 2024 Southeastern Legal Awards
May 20, 2024
Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) announced that the Daily Report and Law.com have named MVA as a 2024 Southeastern Legal Awards finalist in the Diversity Initiative category for the…
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J. Philip Land joins JAASC Advisory Board
May 20, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that shareholder J. Philip Land has been named to the advisory board of the Japan-America Association of South Carolina (JAASC). JAASC promotes positive relationships between…
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O’Brien joins Callison Tighe as an associate
May 20, 2024
Forest O’Brien has joined Callison Tighe as an associate. With a background in accounting, he will focus his practice on corporate and business law, estate planning and probate matters, tax…
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Brown joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel as an attorney
May 20, 2024
A Palmetto State native and graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, Meredith Cooper Brown is the newest attorney at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. Her practice will…
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Gaffney Lewis LLC becomes Lewis Blain Roberts & Boyd LLC
May 20, 2024
Lewis Blain Roberts & Boyd, LLC announced important changes and updates within the firm. Following the departure of one of the founding attorneys, Amy L. Gaffney, in August 2023, there…
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Sally Purnell recognized in Best Lawyers® and South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Medical Malpractice ‘Power List’
May 17, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. shareholder Sally Purnell has been recognized by two leading legal publications for her work in professional malpractice law. Best Lawyers has named Sally the 2024 “Lawyer…
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Results Matter: Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Leads in Crime Clearance Rates
May 15, 2024
As we continue to observe National Police Week, a time dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers, it is fitting to highlight the exceptional achievements of…
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The Citadel awards honorary degrees in recognition of service to state and national leaders
May 15, 2024
The Citadel Board of Visitors presented honorary degrees to recipients during the commencement celebrations for the Class of 2024. Honorary degrees are awarded to the speakers for the commencement ceremonies…
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Honoring Laurens County Law Enforcement During National Police Week 2024
May 13, 2024
This week marks National Police Week, observed annually from May 13th to May 19th, offering us an opportunity to honor and express gratitude to the brave men and women who…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces Court Rejects Avid Telecom’s Attempts to Dismiss Illegal Robocalls Case
May 13, 2024
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the United States District Court in Arizona denied Avid Telecom’s multiple attempts to dismiss and delay a bipartisan, 49-state lawsuit against…
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Fair becomes the ninth Morton & Gettys attorney to hold multi-state licenses
May 13, 2024
ROCK HILL, SC – Morton & Gettys attorney Henry Fair has been sworn into the Florida Bar, making him the ninth lawyer at the firm to hold licenses to practice…
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South Carolina Now Enforcing Ban on ‘Carolina Squat’ Trucks
May 12, 2024
South Carolina has officially enforced its ban on the ‘Carolina Squat’ vehicle modification after a 180-day grace period, effective May 10th. This regulation prohibits drivers from significantly elevating the front…
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Eric H. Philpot selected to 2024 Super Lawyers
May 9, 2024
Eric H. Philpot, a partner at the Philpot Law Firm, has been selected for a second year to the 2024 Super Lawyers list in South Carolina. No more than five…
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Lauren Taylor Law to surprise two South Carolina educators with a trip to Italy
May 9, 2024
CHARLESTON, SC – Lauren Taylor Law, a leading law firm in South Carolina, announced a unique opportunity for two South Carolina educators to experience the trip of a lifetime. The…
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Ward Bradley selected for South Carolina Super Lawyers® 2024
May 8, 2024
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) announces that Partner, James E. “Ward” Bradley has been selected to South Carolina Super Lawyers® 2024 in the area of personal injury law and business litigation.…
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Lauren Taylor Law to surprise two South Carolina educators with a trip to Italy
May 8, 2024
Lauren Taylor Law, a leading law firm in South Carolina, is excited to announce a unique opportunity for two South Carolina educators to experience the trip of a lifetime. The…
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Laurens Native Attorney Scott Todd named Super Lawyers® ‘Rising Star’
May 8, 2024
For the second consecutive year, Greenville DUI and Criminal Defense attorney Scott Todd has been named to the Super Lawyers® South Carolina ‘Rising Stars’ list. A partner at Sumner &…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Leads 24-State Coalition Urging Congress to Permanently Defund Terrorist-Embedded U.N. Agency
May 8, 2024
Attorney General Alan Wilson led a 24-state coalition in a letter to Congressional leadership, urging Congress to permanently cut all funding to the terrorist-embedded United Nations Relief and Works Agency…
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Collins & Lacy announces Criminal Defense Practice Group
May 7, 2024
Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce the formation of its Criminal Defense Practice Group serving South Carolina. Comprised of seven attorneys, all with extensive courtroom experience, the Criminal…
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Barnes Alford attorneys recognized in 2024 edition of “South Carolina Super Lawyers”
May 6, 2024
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Emily Collins Brown, Jeffrey D. Hopkins, and Creasie Parrott…
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Dorchester County Alcohol and Drug Commission celebrates 50 years of community impact
May 6, 2024
Dorchester County Alcohol and Drug Commission (DADC) is proud to mark its 50th anniversary, a significant milestone reflecting half a century of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to enhancing public…
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Sixteen attorneys selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®
May 6, 2024
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that 16 attorneys from the firm’s Greenville, Charleston and Columbia offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®.…
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Law Clerk Abigail Johanson joins Collins & Lacy
May 6, 2024
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announces the selection of Abigail (Abby) Johanson as a 2024 law clerk in its Columbia, SC office. In her second year of law school at the…
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Attorney Scott Todd named Super Lawyers® ‘Rising Star’
May 6, 2024
For the second consecutive year, Greenville DUI and Criminal Defense attorney Scott Todd has been named to the Super Lawyers® South Carolina ‘Rising Stars’ list. A partner at Sumner &…
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Jeremy Cook named 2024 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Public Finance in Charleston
May 6, 2024
Best Lawyers has recognized Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. shareholder Jeremy L. Cook as the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for Public Finance in Charleston. The “Lawyer of the Year” title…
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Morton & Gettys attorney included in latest SC Super Lawyers list
May 6, 2024
ROCK HILL, SC – Bev Carroll, an attorney at Morton & Gettys, is included in the 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers list in Employment & Labor Law. It is the…
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Bleecker Family Law announces Hannah Kingery as the newest attorney
May 1, 2024
Kingery is the fourth attorney to join the firm’s team. Bleecker Family Law is delighted to announce that Hannah Kingery will be the fourth attorney to join the women-owned, women-led…
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Collins & Lacy welcomes attorney JeBria Wilson
May 1, 2024
Attorney JeBria K. Wilson is joining the Retail & Hospitality Practice Group of lawyers at Collins & Lacy, PC. A prosecutor with experience in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitors Office,…
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McKay Firm senior partner marks fifteen years of being Listed with Super Lawyers®
May 1, 2024
The McKay Firm announced that Julius W. “Jay” McKay, II has been listed in the 2024 edition of Super Lawyers® as a “top rated Health Care attorney in Columbia, South…
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13 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized in 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers
May 1, 2024
Reid T. Sherard Makes Seventh Appearance on Top 25: South Carolina Super Lawyers List Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is once again well-represented in the latest edition of Super Lawyers, the…
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13 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized in 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers
May 1, 2024
Reid T. Sherard Makes Seventh Appearance on Top 25: South Carolina Super Lawyers List Greenville, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is once again well-represented in the latest edition of…
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13 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized in 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers
May 1, 2024
Reid T. Sherard Makes Seventh Appearance on Top 25: South Carolina Super Lawyers List Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is once again well-represented in the latest edition of Super Lawyers, the…
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Tracey Easton of Moore & Van Allen named among GlobeSt. 2024 Women of Influence
April 30, 2024
Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) announced that GlobeSt. has named Commercial Real Estate Senior Counsel Tracey C. Easton a “2024 Woman of Influence” in the CRE Legal Counsel category.…
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Shanon Peake of Smith Robinson named to Rising Stars List by S.C. Super Lawyers
April 30, 2024
South Carolina Super Lawyers has named Smith Robinson attorney Shanon Peake to its 2024 “Rising Stars” list. Shanon’s practice with the firm focuses on a wide variety of civil litigation…
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Firm founder again honored in “Super Lawyers” directory
April 30, 2024
For the 17th consecutive year, Lewis Babcock co-founder Keith Babcock has been selected to the South Carolina “Super Lawyers” list of leading attorneys. Mr. Babcock has practiced in South Carolina…
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Four from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel included in 2024 Super Lawyers
April 30, 2024
The 2024 edition of “Super Lawyers” is out, and the national directory includes four employment law attorneys from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. The four, all of whom have been honored…
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Bluestein, Newton and Sullivan all recognized again by SC Super Lawyers in 2024
April 30, 2024
A tradition of excellence was again recognized this year by South Carolina Super Lawyers®, as three partners at Bluestein Attorneys made the rating service’s 2024 list. They are: 1. Marti…
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14 Robinson Gray attorneys recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2024
April 30, 2024
Eleven attorneys with Robinson Gray law firm were named to the 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers list. One of them, member Betsy Gray, was again rated among the Top Ten…
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5 from Richardson Thomas included in latest “Super Lawyers” list
April 30, 2024
An overwhelming majority of the attorneys at Richardson Thomas are included in the just-released 2024 South Carolina “Super Lawyers” list and “Super Lawyers: Ones to Watch.” The honorees include Amy…
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Five Callison Tighe attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers for 2024
April 30, 2024
Five Callison Tighe & Robinson attorneys – William Bert Brannon, Richard C. Detwiler, Demetri “Jim” Koutrakos, Michael W. Tighe, and Harry A. Dixon – were recognized by South Carolina Super…
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S.C. Super Lawyers recognizes six Parker Law Group attorneys for 2024
April 30, 2024
HAMPTON, S.C.– Five Parker Law Group attorneys were named to the 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers list. Another was named to the annual “Rising Stars” list. Here are the five…
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Marc Oberdorff, Senior Tax Counsel with Pope Flynn, elected fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel
April 29, 2024
Marc Oberdorff, senior tax counsel at Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, was elected a Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel in…
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Lee Cope of Parker Law Group named to SC Biz News 2024 Power List
April 29, 2024
HAMPTON, S.C.– Lee D. Cope, a partner in Parker Law Group, has been named to the SC Biz News 2024 Power List of medical malpractice attorneys. He and other honorees…
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FTC makes good on threat to ban most non-competes
April 29, 2024
By Mark Bakker Maynard Nexsen Following a narrow 3-2 vote on party lines, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) approved a sweeping final rule yesterday that – if it survives legal challenge…
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Department of Labor issues rule expanding overtime eligibility
April 29, 2024
By David Dubberly Maynard Nexsen PC On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule raising the salary thresholds for overtime pay exemptions. The new…
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South Carolina Highway Patrol Honors Fallen Troopers and Retires K-9 Heroes
April 28, 2024
On Friday, April 26, the South Carolina Highway Patrol gathered with solemn reverence for its annual Fallen Trooper Service of Remembrance, an occasion to honor the memory and sacrifice of…
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Nationally recognized Collins & Lacy welcomes attorney Justin C. Lawlor
April 25, 2024
Attorney Justin C. Lawlor has joined the Retail & Hospitality Practice Group of lawyers at Collins & Lacy, PC. Lawlor graduated from the University of South Carolina’s School of Law.…
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