SC Bar recognizes the Joye Law Firm for raising the bar
July 6, 2022
The SC Bar recognizes Joye Law Firm for their recent $100,000 donation to the Charleston Animal Society to provide care and to find loving homes for pets and the firm…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Directs State Agencies to Publicly Disclose Information on Budget Earmark Recipients
July 6, 2022
Governor’s executive order shines spotlight on how funds are spent Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2022-19, which directs state agencies to disclose online detailed information about the entities who…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson challenges Biden’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration fuel efficiency and electric vehicle requirements
July 6, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson is challenging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) corporate average fuel economy standards (CAFE) for certain cars and light trucks. The regulation seeks to impose…
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SC Department of Public Safety – Special Holiday Enforcement
July 2, 2022
Motorists across South Carolina will see additional enforcement over the Independence Day holiday weekend as the SC Department of Public Safety continues its ACE (Area Coordinated Enforcement) to reduce collisions…
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Mike Tighe recognized in “2022 Power List – Real Estate Attorneys”
July 2, 2022
Michael W. Tighe, a founding member of Callison Tighe & Robinson, will be profiled in a special section in SCBIZ Magazine as among those recognized on the new “2022 Power…
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Publications name Josh Vann as a leading real estate attorney in South Carolina
July 2, 2022
SC Biz News has included Josh Vann, a partner with Morton & Gettys law firm, to their new “Power List – Real Estate Attorneys.” Josh’s law practice is focused on…
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Attorney Jacob A. Flowers joins Collins & Lacy
June 30, 2022
Jacob A. Flowers has joined Collins & Lacy’s Columbia office as an associate in the Construction and Transportation practice groups. Flowers received his Bachelor’s in Business Administration in Finance from…
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Gov. McMaster Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing for the Workforce Enhancement and Military Recognition Act
June 30, 2022
South Carolina veterans’ military pay is now exempt from all state income taxes On Wednesday, June 29, Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Secretary William Grimsley,…
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Employment lawyer Albrecht joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel
June 30, 2022
Samantha E. Albrecht, an employment lawyer who’s practiced in Columbia for over five years, has joined Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. She represents clients in a range of employment law cases,…
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LCSO Inmate Litter Crew Contributes to Community Wide Clean Up
June 29, 2022
There is a great emphasis on keeping Laurens County clean and the Laurens County Sheriff’s office is helping with their inmate litter crew program. In the month of June, the…
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Primary Runoff Decides Two Races
June 29, 2022
Tuesday’s Primary Runoff settled two close races, one for each party. For Democrats, Krystle Matthews beat Catherine Fleming Bruce in a runoff for U.S. Senate. Matthews captured 55.78% of the…
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SC Bar members set up sixth homeless court in Rock Hill
June 29, 2022
The SC Bar is featuring multiple attorneys and a judge for their efforts in helping set up the state’s sixth homeless court in Rock Hill. Attorneys raising the bar include…
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Charleston Legal Access seeks an Attorney Fellow
June 28, 2022
Employer: Charleston Legal Access Fellowship: Equal Justice Works Housing Justice Program Charleston Legal Access (“CLA”) seeks diverse and dynamic applicants for a two-year, full-time attorney position at Charleston Legal Access…
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Charleston Legal Access is seeking a full-time attorney
June 28, 2022
TO APPLY: Submit cover letter, resume, and legal writing sample to [email protected] with subject line “Attorney Application.” Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Charleston Legal Access (“CLA”)…
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The Noble Law expands its Southeast footprint with the hiring of Victoria Kepes
June 28, 2022
CHARLESTON, SC – The Noble Law, a leading national plaintiff employment law firm with offices in New York, Raleigh and Charlotte has announced the hiring of Partner Victoria Kepes to…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Will Stephenson in Charleston
June 28, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that William T. “Will” Stephenson has joined the firm’s Charleston office as an associate and will be working with our real estate…
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Rikard & Protopapas
June 28, 2022
Established in 2010, Rikard & Protopapas is a plaintiff’s firm located in Columbia servicing clients and their families at a local, regional, and national level. The firm focuses on a…
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson confirms state’s Fetal Heartbeat Law now in effect
June 27, 2022South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson confirms that the state’s Fetal Heartbeat Act is now in effect after the U.S. District Court of South Carolina stayed the injunction that was…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson applauds U.S. Supreme Court’s decision protecting religious freedom
June 27, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson applauded the decision released today by the Supreme Court of the United States that protects the religious rights of public employees. The Court ruled…
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Attorney General joins bipartisan multi-state letter urging Congress to protect children and take action on THC copycat products
June 22, 2022Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a bipartisan letter to Congress, signed by 22 other attorneys general, urging them to take action regarding copycat THC edibles. These products are designed…
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Burr & Forman expands its Columbia office with addition of three attorneys
June 22, 2022
Burr & Forman LLP is pleased to announce the addition of attorneys Chad N. Johnston, Tracey C. Green, and John W. Roberts to its Columbia, SC office. “We are excited…
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Rikard & Protopapas hosts Donation Drive benefiting Pawmetto Lifeline
June 22, 2022
Firm supports local, no-kill animal shelter and invites others to donate items throughout the month of July. Rikard & Protopapas is hosting a month-long donation drive in support of Pawmetto…
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Attorney General Wilson praises U.S. Supreme Court decision as a “Victory for school choice.”
June 22, 2022South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson today praised the decision by the Supreme Court of the United States in a Maine case dealing with state scholarship money going to religious…
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SCHP Welcomes 30 State Troopers During Graduation Ceremony
June 20, 2022
The South Carolina Highway Patrol held a graduation ceremony today for 30 troopers from its Highway Patrol Basic Classes 118 and 119. The two graduating classes include five prior-certified officers and…
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Gary T. Pope Jr. and C.D. Rhodes selected by South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2022 “Rising Stars” list in government law
June 20, 2022
Gary T. Pope Jr. (pictured left) and C.D. Rhodes, attorneys concentrating in public finance and government law with Pope Flynn, have been named to the “Rising Stars” list in Government…
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Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC attorney Cynthia Durham Blair appointed to the Richland County Board of Assessment Appeals
June 20, 2022
Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC announced that Cynthia Durham Blair, a founding owner and attorney in the firm’s Columbia office, has been appointed to the Richland County Board of Assessment…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force receives first financial allocation from the General Assembly
June 20, 2022
The State Task Force discusses the next steps in its strategic response to the crime in South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announces that the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task…
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Laurens County to See Additional Law Enforcement in Next Few Days
June 16, 2022
Motorists in Laurens, Chester, Fairfield and Berkeley counties will see additional enforcement over the next few days as the SC Department of Public Safety continues its ACE (Area Coordinated Enforcement)…
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Robinson Gray recognized with South Carolina Bar’s Pro Bono Award
June 16, 2022
Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, has received the South Carolina Bar 2022 Pro Bono Award, reflecting the law firm’s service to the community in 2021. The award was presented…
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SC Bar Young Lawyers Division Raises more than $25,000 for Food Banks statewide
June 16, 2022The SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) raised $25,548 for food banks across the state as part of its virtual fundraising event, the SC Legal Feeding Frenzy. “Thanks to the…
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Collins & Lacy announces new attorney elevation
June 16, 2022
Business Defense Law Firm Poised For New Growth Collins & Lacy, P.C., a leading South Carolina business defense law firm, announced that construction attorney, James L. Williams, has been elevated to…
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Chambers USA recognizes Wyche, P.A. as a 2022 Leading Law Firm
June 15, 2022
Chambers USA has recognized Wyche and 11 of its attorneys in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The independent research conducted by Chambers and Partners…
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LPD K9 Unit Receives Recertification
June 13, 2022
The Laurens Police Department announced Monday some great news out of their #K9Unit. The announcement was that all of their K9s and their handlers recently received their recertifications through the…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Joseph Spate completes 2022 SC Bar Leadership Academy
June 13, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Joseph Spate recently graduated from the 2022 South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy is a highly selective five-month program…
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Ron Scott elected to Board of SC Supreme Court Historical Society
June 8, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Ron Scott was elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors for the South Carolina Supreme Court Historical…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces recovery of almost $125,000 in Medicaid fraud
June 8, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announces that his Medicaid Recipient Fraud Unit has recently recovered just under $125,000 in fraudulently obtained Medicaid benefits from two recipients. One recipient is…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces recovery of almost $125,000 in Medicaid fraud
June 8, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announces that his Medicaid Recipient Fraud Unit has recently recovered just under $125,000 in fraudulently obtained Medicaid benefits from two recipients. One recipient is…
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Rosen Hagood attorney, Elizabeth Nicholson receives AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell
June 7, 2022
Rosen Hagood is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Nicholson has received the AV Preeminent® rating from the Martindale-Hubbell® legal rating service. The Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® rating is the highest possible…
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Police Chief Latimore Nominated by President to be U. S. Marshal
June 6, 2022
The White House announced Monday that President Biden has nominated Laurens Police Chief Chrissie Latimore to serve as the District of South Carolina’s next U. S. Marshal. The official announcement…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing for S.C. Religious Freedom Act
June 6, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette today were joined by faith leaders and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 3105, the South…
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La’Jessica Stringfellow installed as member of ABA House of Delegates
June 6, 2022
La’Jessica Stringfellow, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, has been named a South Carolina state bar delegate to the American Bar Association House of Delegates. She and other new…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson pledges to join FCC and other states in combating robocalls
June 6, 2022Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined 40 other attorneys general in applauding the Federal Communications Commission’s ongoing work to combat robocalls, and in committing to make a good-faith effort to…
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Mueller named partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, PA
June 1, 2022
A family law attorney with more than a decade’s experience, Amanda S. “Mandy” Mueller has become the newest partner at Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, PA. A skilled litigator, Mueller’s multi-faceted…
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South Carolina Bar recognizes 2022 Annual Award recipients
May 31, 2022
Five South Carolina attorneys and one law firm were recently recognized by the South Carolina Bar for their outstanding contributions to the legal profession in South Carolina. The recognitions took…
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U.S. Bankruptcy Judge John E. Waites receives Order of the Palmetto Award
May 31, 2022
On May 19, 2022, United States Bankruptcy Judge John E. Waites, District of South Carolina, received from Henry Dargan McMaster, the Governor of South Carolina, the highest award given to…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson urges caution during baby formula shortage
May 31, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson encourages families to remain alert for scams and illegal practices related to the baby formula shortage. “As a parent, I understand the importance and…
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New Wake Law in Effect for Lake Greenwood
May 30, 2022
Greenwood County urges boaters to “Own Your Wake” As summertime approaches and Lake Greenwood is seeing the expected increase in boaters, swimmers and recreational users, Greenwood County wants to ensure…
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Nexsen Pruet welcomes seven new lawyers to Charlotte office
May 25, 2022
Nexsen Pruet announces the addition of seven new lawyers to its office in Charlotte, North Carolina. This team comes from Charlotte-based firm Erwin, Capitano & Moss, PA. Sarah Ashley…
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MBM Partner, William “Bill” Fortino, named Client Champion by Martindale-Hubbell
May 25, 2022
William (Bill) Fortino, a Partner at Moore Bradley Myers, (MBM), has been named a 2022 Platinum Client Champion by Martindale-Hubbell. A Martindale-Hubbell® Client Review Rating at the Platinum level is…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Patrick Bradley in Greenville
May 24, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Patrick Bradley has joined the firm’s Greenville office as an associate and focuses his practice on construction and commercial litigation. Patrick advises and represents…
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