SC Bar Young Lawyers Name Award Recipients
April 27, 2015Seven Stars of the Quarter Awards given COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) has named seven Stars of the Quarter Award recipients. The awards recognize YLD…
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Collins & Lacy Attorneys Selected as 2015 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® with Two Named as South Carolina Top 25 and One as Top 10
April 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Eight Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorneys have been selected to the 2015 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and South Carolina Rising Stars® list, two of whom were ranked among…
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John Nichols and Allison Sullivan of BNTD Selected to 2015 Super Lawyers List
April 24, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The law firm of Bluestein Nichols Thompson & Delgado (BNTD) announced that partners John Nichols and Allison P. Sullivan were both recently recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine.…
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Bland Richter Partners Selected to the 2015 South Carolina Super Lawyers List
April 24, 2015Bland Richter partners, Eric S. Bland and Ronald L. Richter, Jr., are first time selectees to the 2015 South Carolina Super Lawyers List, an honor that 95% of the competition…
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John Nichols and Allison Sullivan of BNTD Selected to 2015 Super Lawyers List
April 24, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The law firm of Bluestein Nichols Thompson & Delgado (BNTD) announced that partners John Nichols and Allison P. Sullivan were both recently recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine.…
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State House Report: Top Three Things You Need to Know
April 20, 2015
Road Funding and Dept. of Transportation Restructuring; State Bond Bill; and Body Cameras 1. Last week, the members of the House of Representatives spent extensive time debating 3579,…
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Takata Airbag Recalls Seemingly Insufficient; Suit Filed For Woman Alleging Serious Injuries by Exploding Airbag in Unrecalled Nissan
April 20, 2015
Motley Rice files new personal injury federal action against Takata, Nissan; calls for expanded recalls . MT. PLEASANT, SC – Motley Rice LLC, one of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ firms,…
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SC Bar adopts position on body cameras
April 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC (April 14, 2015) — Today the South Carolina Bar Board of Governors approved a request from the Bar’s Criminal Law Section to support legislation providing that all state…
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MGC Opens Nashville Office
March 30, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, has opened an office in Nashville, Tenn. The Nashville office is the firm’s 12th office in the Southeast.…
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Motley Rice LLC Announces New Members: National Plaintiffs firm promotes three attorneys
March 18, 2015
MT. PLEASANT, SC – Motley Rice LLC announces three attorneys, T. David Hoyle (FL, GA, SC),James W. Ledlie (DC, SC, WV) and Lance Oliver (AL, DC, FL, SC), have become members…
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Molly Cherry Elected Secretary of SCWLA
March 17, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Nexsen Pruet attorney Molly Cherry has been elected Secretary of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association effective January 24th. Cherry will serve a one-year term and continue to…
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Rosen Hagood Attorney to Receive 2015 Platinum Compleat Lawyer Award
March 9, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Rosen Hagood shareholder Alice Paylor has been selected to receive the Platinum Compleat Lawyer Award from the University of South Carolina School of Law. The award is…
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Charleston Law Firm, Rosen Hagood, Names New Members
March 2, 2015CHARLESTON, SC –Rosen Hagood announced that John Rosen and Rene Stuhr Dukes have been named non-equity members of the firm, effective January 1, 2015. “We congratulate John and Rene on…
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Settlement Agreement Reached for Federal Engle-Progeny Tobacco Cases
February 25, 2015
MT. PLEASANT, SC – Motley Rice LLC along with co-counsel Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, and The Wilner Firm, P.A., have reached a $100 million aggregate settlement with Lorillard…
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South Carolina Judge Reaffirms Her Ruling Against The Episcopal Church
February 23, 2015Asserts that state law protects Diocese of South Carolina against New York-based denomination’s efforts to seize property, names and symbols ST. GEORGE, SC – For the second time in…
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SC Bar Young Lawyers Name Eight Award Recipients
February 20, 2015Eight Stars of the Quarter Awards given CHARLESTON, SC – The SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) has named eight Stars of the Quarter Award recipients. The awards recognize YLD members…
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SC Bar Launches Attorney Wellness Website
February 18, 2015
Task force encourages Bar members to start “Living Above the Bar” CHARLESTON, SC – The Attorney Wellness Task Force of the South Carolina Bar is proud to announce the launch…
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Florida Coastal law students win national moot court competition: Runners up in 22-team competition also from Florida Coastal
February 9, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – A two-person team from the Florida Coastal School of Law on Saturday won the eighth annual Charleston School of Law National Moot Court Competition. Another two-member team from Florida…
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Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. Opens Charleston, South Carolina Office
February 9, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Gallivan, White and Boyd, P.A. announced the opening of its new office in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded more than six decades ago, the firm now has offices in…
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South Carolina Circuit Court Rules Diocese of South Carolina and Parish Churches Keep Their Historic Property
February 3, 2015The Episcopal Church has no legitimate claims to their property, names and symbols ST. GEORGE, SC – In a 46 page opinion, South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Diane S. Goodstein,…
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Rosen Hagood Attorney Receives the Inaugural G. Dewey Oxner Jr. Mentor of the Year Award
January 29, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Rosen Hagood partner, Alice Paylor was one of five attorneys to receive the Inaugural G. Dewey Oxner Jr. Mentor of the Year Award at the South Carolina Bar…
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Jury Finds Philip Morris Liable In Engle-progeny Cigarette Case
January 23, 2015Awards Disabled Woman $17.2 Million In Compensatory And Punitive Damages MT. PLEASANT, SC – A Florida federal jury found that Philip MorrisUSA is liable to Florida resident Donna Brown and awarded her $17.2 million in compensatory and punitive damages in…
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Jury Finds Philip Morris Liable in Engle-Progeny Cigarette Case
January 22, 2015
AWARDS DISABLED WOMAN $17.2 MILLION IN COMPENSATORY AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES MT. PLEASANT, SC – A Florida federal jury found that Philip Morris USA is liable to Florida resident Donna…
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Collins & Lacy Attorney Selected for South Carolina Bar 2015 Leadership Academy
January 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Amy Neuschafer has been selected into the 2015 Leadership Academy, sponsored by the South Carolina Bar. The SC Bar…
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Kristen Nichols Elected To Board Of SCWLA
January 16, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that Kristen N. Nichols has been elected to the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association effective…
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SC Bar to honor Pro Bono Award winner at Bar Foundation Gala
January 15, 2015
The SC Bar will bestow the 2015 Pro Bono Award upon John E. Robinson of Charleston for his contributions to meeting the civil legal needs of citizens who cannot afford…
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Motley Rice files first personal injury federal action in SC against Takata, Honda
January 11, 2015
South Carolina woman injured by airbag shrapnel in recalled Honda Civic MT. PLEASANT, SC – On Jan. 9, 2015, Motley Rice LLC, one of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ firms,…
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Shooting victim receives $12 million verdict
January 7, 2015
Chappell, Smith & Arden represented plaintiff in Myrtle Beach incident MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The firm of Chappell, Smith & Arden announced it has successfully concluded litigation in a case involving…
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Richardson Plowden names Nettles and Tesh as shareholders
January 6, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that attorneys Samia H. Nettles and Adam S. Tesh have been named shareholders in the Firm. Nettles joined Richardson Plowden in…
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David Marshall Named Shareholder
January 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. has elected David C. Marshall as a shareholder in the firm’s Columbia office. Mr. Marshall’s practice primarily focuses on products liability, trucking and…
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Shawn Willis Named Shareholder
January 6, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Turner Padget proudly announces that Shawn R. Willis has been elected as a shareholder in the firm. Mr. Willis is based in the firm’s Charleston office and practices primarily…
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Richardson Plowden names Nettles and Tesh as shareholders
January 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced that attorneys Samia H. Nettles and Adam S. Tesh have been named shareholders in the Firm. Nettles joined Richardson Plowden in the…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Elects Six New Shareholders
January 5, 2015
Law Firm’s Charleston, Columbia and Greenville offices gain shareholders CHARLESTON, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce Elizabeth H. Black, Mary M. Caskey, Carter N. Deupree,…
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Nexsen Pruet Elects Three New Members Across the Palmetto State
January 5, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet has elected three members (partners) practicing out of the Columbia, Charleston and Greenville locations, effective January 1, 2015. They are Brian Autry (Columbia), Andrew Dennis…
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McDonnell and Associates, PA announces ranking in 2014 Inc. 5000 List
December 29, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – McDonnell and Associates is proud to announce its ranking in the 2014 Inc. 5000 magazine. The Inc. 5000 Corporation has recognized McDonnell and Associates as being among…
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Nelson Mullins’ Ed Mullins Elected to American Inns of Court Executive Committee
December 11, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Ed Mullins, of counsel to Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, has been elected to the Executive Committee of the American Inns of Court. The American Inns of…
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2015 Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Firm and Turner Padget Litigators
December 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget announced that eight attorneys were selected for inclusion in the latest edition of Benchmark Litigation. The firm also was honored to be named to their list…
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Mullinnix, Streisel Join Nelson Mullins in Charleston
December 4, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Phillip Mullinnix and Bobby Streisel have joined the Charleston office of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as associates. Mr. Mullinnix will focus his practice on healthcare. He…
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The Law: OSHA Expands Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements
December 3, 2014
By David Dubberly Happy New Year from OSHA! In 2015 employers must comply with two changes to OSHA reporting and recordkeeping requirements. New Reporting Rule According to the first…
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Turner Padget Attorneys Named Among 2014 South Carolina Super Lawyers Business Edition
November 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that thirteen of the firm’s attorneys have been included in the 2014 Super Lawyers Business Edition. Theseattorneys have been honored in the…
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Ogletree Deakins’ Charleston Office Welcomes Michael Eckard as a Shareholder
November 20, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, welcomed Michael Eckard as a shareholder in the…
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Ogletree Deakins’ Charleston Office Welcomes Michael Eckard as a Shareholder
November 20, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, welcomed Michael Eckard as a shareholder in the…
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Independent Contractors: The NLRB Refines its Standards
November 19, 2014By James A. Byars and David S. Robinson Whether an individual is classified as an independent contractor or an employee has significant legal implications,…
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Jones named new president of Charleston School of Law
November 13, 2014Effective today, she will serve as top executive at school CHARLESTON, SC – Highly-respected legal educator Maryann Jones is the new president of the Charleston School of Law, school leaders…
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Federal Judge Strikes Down South Carolina Marriage Ban
November 12, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – Today U.S. District Judge Richard Mark Gergel ruled against South Carolina’s constitutional amendment banning marriage equality, making the Palmetto State the latest to see such a ban…
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SC Bar Young Lawyers collecting personal care items for women in need
November 11, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) Voices Against Violence Committee is collecting personal care items for its 2014 Women in Need Necessities Drive. Items will be…
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Ogletree Deakins Named a “Law Firm of the Year” for Fourth Consecutive Year
November 6, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm…
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Ogletree Deakins Named a “Law Firm of the Year” for Fourth Consecutive Year
November 6, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm…
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Collins & Lacy Ranked Tier 1 in 2015 “Best Law Firms”
November 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced the firm has been recognized in the “Best Law Firms” 2015 list, just released by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The business defense firm has earned…
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Collins & Lacy Ranked Tier 1 in 2015 “Best Law Firms”
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced the firm has been recognized in the “Best Law Firms” 2015 list, just released by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The business defense firm has earned…
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