Edward G. McDonnell named Attorney Member of the Year at the 2018 REGAL Awards Gala
February 25, 2019Presented by the Sales and Marketing Council of Greater Columbia The 30th Anniversary REGAL Awards Gala, presented by the Sales and Marketing Council of Greater Columbia with the Building…
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Bill Metzger receives ‘Crusty Crab Award’ from Meritas
February 22, 2019Bill Metzger, a member at Robinson Gray law firm, has received the Crusty Crab Award from Meritas, a global affiliation of the world’s leading independent law firms. And that’s a…
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Megan Marie Early-Soppa joins The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
February 22, 2019Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Megan Marie Early-Soppa, who accepted a membership to the The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. This professional organization is comprised of lawyers from across…
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Bill Metzger receives ‘Crusty Crab Award’ from Meritas
February 22, 2019
Bill Metzger, a member at Robinson Gray law firm, has received the Crusty Crab Award from Meritas, a global affiliation of the world’s leading independent law firms. And that’s a…
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Ed Mullins to be honored as United Way Humanitarian of the Year on February 21
February 20, 2019United Way of the Midlands will honor Edward W. Mullins, Jr. as the 2018 Humanitarian of the Year award recipient at the annual Humanitarian of the Year Dinner and Award…
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Ed Mullins to be honored as United Way Humanitarian of the Year on February 21
February 20, 2019
United Way of the Midlands will honor Edward W. Mullins, Jr. as the 2018 Humanitarian of the Year award recipient at the annual Humanitarian of the Year Dinner and Award…
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S.C. Appeals Court upholds $14M asbestos exposure verdict against Celanese Corp.
February 15, 2019The South Carolina Court of Appeals has affirmed a $14 million verdict against Texas-based Celanese Corp. (NYSE: CE) on behalf of the family of a maintenance worker who died from mesothelioma after being…
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Former death row inmate Anthony Ray Hinton to speak at Furman University Feb. 27
February 13, 2019Anthony Ray Hinton will speak about his nearly 30 years on Alabama’s death row Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. at Furman University’s McAlister Auditorium. The event, which is free…
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Attorney James Bannister recognized as one of the 2019 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law honorees
February 5, 2019James (Jim) Bannister, Managing Partner of Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC, has been recognized as one of the 2019 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly “Leadership in Law” honorees. This award recognizes…
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Jeff Stover elected to the SCBIO Executive Committee
February 4, 2019Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Jeff Stover has been re-elected to the executive committee for South Carolina Biotechnology Innovation Organization (SCBIO). Jeff has served on the Board of Directors for SCBIO since…
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Nelson Mullins selects Donna Tillis as LCLD Pathfinder
February 4, 2019
Columbia associate Donna O. Tillis will participate in the Firm’s first year of involvement with Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s Pathfinder Program. The Pathfinder program, according to LCLD, is designed…
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Jeff Stover elected to the SCBIO Executive Committee
February 4, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Jeff Stover has been re-elected to the executive committee for South Carolina Biotechnology Innovation Organization (SCBIO). Jeff has served on the Board of Directors for SCBIO since…
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C.D. Rhodes, Public Finance Attorney with Pope Flynn, appointed Chair of Historic Columbia Foundation Advisory Council
January 31, 2019
C.D. Rhodes, public finance attorney with Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has been appointed chair of the Historic Columbia Foundation Advisory Council. Founded…
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Meredith Ann Krzyston joins Robinson Gray as associate
January 31, 2019Meredith Ann Krzyston has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate, focusing on workers’ compensation. Meredith Ann received her bachelor’s degree in history and government from Wofford College in…
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Non Profit Minute – Megan Seiner, SC Bar Foundation
January 31, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would…
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Meredith Ann Krzyston joins Robinson Gray as associate
January 31, 2019
Meredith Ann Krzyston has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate, focusing on workers’ compensation. Meredith Ann received her bachelor’s degree in history and government from Wofford College in…
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Eric H. Philpot named America’s Top 100 Attorneys® for Lifetime Achievement
January 29, 2019The Philpot Law Firm announced that Eric H. Philpot has been recognized as an esteemed and skilled attorney in South Carolina and has been welcomed into America’s Top 100 Attorneys®…
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Eric H. Philpot named America’s Top 100 Attorneys® for Lifetime Achievement
January 29, 2019
The Philpot Law Firm announced that Eric H. Philpot has been recognized as an esteemed and skilled attorney in South Carolina and has been welcomed into America’s Top 100 Attorneys®…
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2019 MGC Long Run to take place on Feb. 2
January 28, 2019
The MGC Long Run returns to Columbia, SC on Saturday, February 2. The MGC Long Run joins forces with the USO South Carolina for a fifth year, helping support our…
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Richland County Bar Association announces 2019 Leadership
January 28, 2019The Richland County Bar Association (RCBA) has announced its new leadership for 2019 following formal confirmation at the association’s December 2018 meeting. The RCBA is one of the largest…
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Mary Caskey earns certification as a Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor law specialist
January 28, 2019Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Mary Caskey has received her certification in Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law by the South Carolina Supreme Court. As the leader of the…
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Richland County Bar Association announces 2019 Leadership
January 28, 2019The Richland County Bar Association (RCBA) has announced its new leadership for 2019 following formal confirmation at the association’s December 2018 meeting. The RCBA is one of the largest…
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Mary Caskey earns certification as a Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law specialist
January 25, 2019Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Mary Caskey has received her certification in Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law by the South Carolina Supreme Court. As the leader of the…
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Mary Caskey Earns Certification as a Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law Specialist
January 25, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Mary Caskey has received her certification in Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law by the South Carolina Supreme Court. As the leader of the firm’s Recovery practice…
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Brett Bayne receives the South Carolina Bar Trial and Appellate Advocacy Award
January 24, 2019
McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, announced Brett Bayne as the recipient of the South Carolina Bar Trial and Appellate Advocacy Award. This award is given to…
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Adams and Reese adds Litigator Luke Allen in Columbia
January 23, 2019
Adams and Reese announced Luke M. Allen has joined the firm’s Columbia office as an Associate. Allen focuses his practice on commercial restructuring and bankruptcy, assisting clients with matters in South Carolina…
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Nelson Mullins awards Diversity Scholarship to USC law student
January 22, 2019
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has awarded a Diversity Scholarship to Elaine Yap, a law student at University of South Carolina School of Law. Yap will receive a $10,000…
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Myers named managing partner at Moore Taylor Law Firm, P.A.
January 22, 2019Moore Taylor Law Firm, P.A. announces that Stanley L. Myers, Sr. has been named as the firm’s managing partner, effective January 1, 2019. Myers succeeds James Edward Bradley as managing…
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Myers named managing partner at Moore Taylor Law Firm, P.A.
January 22, 2019
Moore Taylor Law Firm, P.A. announces that Stanley L. Myers, Sr. has been named as the firm’s managing partner, effective January 1, 2019. Myers succeeds James Edward Bradley as managing…
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Lisa R. Claxton joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
January 21, 2019Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that veteran labor and employment lawyer Lisa R. Claxton has joined the firm as Special Counsel in the Greenville office. Lisa has extensive experience investigating, researching,…
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Ashley Johnson joins Robinson Gray as associate
January 16, 2019Ashley Johnson has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate, focusing on workers’ compensation. Ashley received her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina in 2010 and juris…
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Benchmark Litigation recognizes HSB and John Tiller
January 16, 2019Benchmark Litigation has recognized Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s John Tiller as a Local Litigation Star in the areas of Product Liability and Securities in its 2019 rankings. Benchmark Litigation also ranked…
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Kelly Morrow joins Robinson Gray as member
January 16, 2019Kelly F. Morrow has joined Robinson Gray law firm as a member, focusing on workers’ compensation and workers’ compensation mediation. “We’re proud to have Kelly join the firm,” said Cal…
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Ashley Johnson joins Robinson Gray as associate
January 16, 2019
Ashley Johnson has joined Robinson Gray law firm as an associate, focusing on workers’ compensation. Ashley received her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina in 2010 and juris…
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Kelly Morrow joins Robinson Gray as member
January 16, 2019
Kelly F. Morrow has joined Robinson Gray law firm as a member, focusing on workers’ compensation and workers’ compensation mediation. “We’re proud to have Kelly join the firm,” said Cal…
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Ned Tupper invited to join National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
January 15, 2019
BEAUFORT, SC – Ralph “Ned” Tupper, a partner with the law firm Tupper, Grimsley, Dean & Canaday, P.A., has been invited to join the South Carolina Chapter of the National…
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Ned Tupper invited to join National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
January 14, 2019BEAUFORT, SC – Ralph “Ned” Tupper, a partner with the law firm Tupper, Grimsley, Dean & Canaday, P.A., has been invited to join the South Carolina Chapter of the National…
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Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP launches Womble Bond Dickinson Lobby LLC to provide government relations services in South Carolina
January 14, 2019
Lobbyists John DeWorken & Sunnie Harmon to lead WBD Lobby Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP has launched WBD Lobby, a new subsidiary that will provide government relations and professional lobbying…
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Legal Marketing Association’s Southeastern Region announces its 2019 Columbia Local Steering Committee leadership
January 14, 2019
The Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA) Southeastern Region announced its Columbia Local Steering Committee leadership for 2019. The Southeastern Region is one of the largest in the international organization of LMA,…
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Richardson Plowden names Anthony E. Rebollo as new managing shareholder; Benjamin P. Carlton named a shareholder
January 10, 2019Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. has named attorney Anthony E. Rebollo as the Firm’s new managing shareholder. The Firm has also elected attorney Benjamin P. Carlton from associate to shareholder.…
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Richardson Plowden names Anthony E. Rebollo as new managing shareholder; Benjamin P. Carlton named a shareholder
January 10, 2019
Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. has named attorney Anthony E. Rebollo as the Firm’s new managing shareholder. The Firm has also elected attorney Benjamin P. Carlton from associate to shareholder.…
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Rebecca Joyner & Emily Luther become leaders of Government & Municipalities Industry Team
January 9, 2019
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP announced that Rebecca Joyner and Emily Luther are now leading the firm’s Government & Municipalities Industry Team. They take over for Ray Jones, who…
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Burnette completes 25 years as a specialist
January 9, 2019M. Malissa Burnette, a founding partner of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has completed 25 years as a South Carolina Supreme Court Certified Specialist in Employment and Labor Law. The distinction…
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Adams and Reese announces Bill McElveen as new practice group leader
January 9, 2019
Adams and Reese is proud to announce the firm’s Managing Partner, Gif Thornton, has appointed the following attorneys Practice Group Leaders within the firm, effective January 1, 2019: · William P. McElveen Jr., Columbia, Transactions · Jeffery…
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Burnette completes 25 years as a specialist
January 9, 2019
M. Malissa Burnette, a founding partner of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has completed 25 years as a South Carolina Supreme Court Certified Specialist in Employment and Labor Law. The distinction…
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Michael Montgomery appointed to Palmetto Health Foundation board
January 8, 2019Michael Montgomery, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been appointed to the Palmetto Health Foundation board of directors. Palmetto Health Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, “engages community partners…
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Michael Montgomery appointed to Palmetto Health Foundation board
January 8, 2019
Michael Montgomery, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has been appointed to the Palmetto Health Foundation board of directors. Palmetto Health Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, “engages community partners…
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Beal, LLC expands its team
January 7, 2019Receives Top Rankings in 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ‘Best Law Firms’ List Beal, LLC announced the addition of three attorneys to its team. Joining the firm are Tara…
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Burr & Forman successfully joins forces with McNair Law Firm
January 7, 2019
Burr & Forman LLP announces that it successfully completed its transaction with Carolinas-based McNair Law Firm, P.A., effective January 1, 2019. With this expansion, no other Am Law 200 law firm has…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 7
January 7, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/04/2019 to 01/10/2019 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Aquaman PG13 Warner Bros. 3 4,184 $31,003,280 $260,024,160 2…
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