LCSO Jail and Bail Round Up
May 8, 2022
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) annual “Jail and Bail” fundraiser was a great success despite the threat of bad weather on Friday. Community leaders, business owners, county council representatives…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson secures over $2 million for consumers deceived by TurboTax
May 4, 2022
AG Wilson Joins All 50 States in Agreement with TurboTax Owner Intuit for Deceiving Low-Income Americans into Paying for Free Tax Services Attorney General Alan Wilson today secured over $2…
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LCSO Jail and Bail Fundraiser this Friday
May 4, 2022
The annual “Jail and Bail” fundraiser for the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is this Friday. The event is the largest fundraiser for the sheriff’s office and the proceeds are…
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Medical Freedom Bill Signed into Law in South Carolina
May 2, 2022
Last week Governor Henry McMaster signed South Carolina House bill 3126 into law the legislation dealing with COVID-19 vaccine mandates in South Carolina. The lead sponsor, Rep. Stewart Jones (Laurens…
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Barnes Alford attorneys recognized in 2022 edition of “South Carolina Super Lawyers”
May 1, 2022
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Matthew G. Gerrald, Emily Collins Brown, and Jeffrey D.…
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Babcock, Paavola listed in new edition of “Super Lawyers”
May 1, 2022
Keith Babcock and David Paavola are again listed in “South Carolina Super Lawyers,” a national guide to the nation’s leading attorneys. Babcock, a founding member of the law firm, is…
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Four attorneys with Callison Tighe & Robinson named as Super Lawyers
May 1, 2022
Four Callison Tighe & Robinson attorneys have been recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers® for 2022. They are Michael W. Tighe, Richard C. Detwiler, Demetri “Jim” Koutrakos, and Wm. Bert…
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Two Morton & Gettys attorneys included in new edition of Super Lawyers
May 1, 2022
Two attorneys at Morton & Gettys, Bev Carroll and Nate Pierce, are listed in the latest edition of “South Carolina Super Lawyers.” Carroll, a certified specialist in employment law, has…
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Four Richardson Thomas attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers for 2022
May 1, 2022
Three Richardson Thomas attorneys have been included in the 2022 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers, a national guide to the nation’s top attorneys. Another has been selected to the…
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Nine at Robinson Gray named to SC Super Lawyers list, with two making Top Ten
May 1, 2022
Robinson Gray announced that nine of its attorneys have again been named 2022 South Carolina Super Lawyers®, with two of them making the Top Ten list. Three additional lawyers from…
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Four from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel included in new Super Lawyers
May 1, 2022
Four employment law attorneys from Burnette Shutt & McDaniel are included in the just-released 2022 edition of “Super Lawyers,” a national directory of the country’s top attorneys. The four also…
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American Bar Association, SC Bar recognize top volunteers for SC Free Legal Answers
May 1, 2022Five South Carolina attorneys and two law firms were recently recognized by the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service for their outstanding contributions to Free…
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Nexsen Pruet attorney Marguerite Willis wins 2021 Golden Pen Award
May 1, 2022
Nexsen Pruet announced that attorney Marguerite Willis has been recognized as a winner of the 2021 Golden Pen Award, presented by The Post and Courier. Willis received the award for…
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Rosen Hagood attorneys selected to 2022 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 29, 2022
Eight attorneys from the Charleston-based law firm of Rosen Hagood have been named to either the 2022 South Carolina Super Lawyers list or the 2022 South Carolina Rising Stars list,…
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Nineteen Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized in 2022 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 29, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that nineteen attorneys have been listed in the 2022 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®, including seven attorneys who were named as “Rising Stars.” HSB…
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Disabilities group files lawsuit regarding inhumane conditions at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
April 29, 2022
A group that advocates for the rights of people with disabilities in South Carolina filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Richland County regarding brutal, inhumane and unconstitutional conditions at the…
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G. Murrell Smith, Jr., elected as South Carolina Speaker of the House of Representatives
April 29, 2022
SMITH | ROBINSON announced that attorney G. Murrell Smith, Jr., has been elected as the South Carolina Speaker of the House of Representatives. “It is with great humility and an…
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South Carolina Supreme Court, SC Bar celebrate mentoring day
April 26, 2022The Supreme Court of South Carolina and the South Carolina Bar honored volunteer mentors who give back to new lawyers as part of the Lawyer Mentoring Program’s first Rule 425…
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Do I have to pay my summer intern?
April 25, 2022
By Katie Busbee As the summer approaches, many businesses will be looking to hire a summer intern. Internship programs can be a great option for both the intern, who has…
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Wyche, P.A. announces partnership with Conestee Nature Preserve to inspire the next generation of environmental stewardship
April 25, 2022
Conestee Nature Preserve to be the future home of South Carolina’s first “Nature Playscape” designed to enhance childhood access to outdoor learning Wyche has announced a partnership with Conestee Nature…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces State receives $86.5 million in tobacco settlement funds
April 20, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the State secured $86,543,749.93 in its share of the annual tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (“MSA”) Payment. In 1998, the Attorney General’s…
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Joseph Berry shares prosecutorial experience at animal cruelty training conference
April 20, 2022
Joseph Berry, an attorney with Lewis Babcock law firm, shared advice on enforcing laws against perpetrators of animal cruelty with statewide law enforcement and animal control officers at a two-day…
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Federal Court strikes down public transportation mask mandate
April 18, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that a federal district court in Florida has vacated the mask mandate in place on airplanes and other modes of public transportation. South Carolina…
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Chappell, Smith and Arden raises the bar with their work with Homeward Bound Pet Rescue
April 18, 2022
The South Carolina Bar is recognizing Chappell, Smith and Arden law firm, for #RaisingtheBar by working to raise funds and awareness for the Homeward Bound Pet Rescue. The firm will…
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The City of Cayce and the Cayce Police Department announces a new community partnership with Jim Hudson Automotive Group
April 13, 2022
The details of the ongoing partnership and the donation of E-Bikes and the use of E-technology (E- Speed Trailers, E-Cameras), by the Police Department will be held on April 14,…
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Turner Padget continues expansion across its South Carolina footprint
April 13, 2022
COLUMBIA/FLORENCE/GREENVILLE, S.C. – Turner Padget announced the additions of Charles S. Gwynne, Jr., of counsel, to the firm’s Columbia office, Christopher D. Scalzo, of counsel, to the firm’s Greenville office…
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Nick Nicholson re-elected as Managing Director of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
April 12, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Nick Nicholson has been re-elected as the firm’s Managing Director. “It is an honor to continue serving as Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Managing Director,” said…
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Attorney Henry D. McMaster, Jr. joins Collins & Lacy
April 11, 2022
Henry D. McMaster, Jr. has joined Collins & Lacy’s Columbia office as an associate in the Retail & Hospitality practice group. A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Henry graduated from the…
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Amanda Mellard joins Robinson Gray as member
April 6, 2022
Experienced attorney Amanda Mellard has joined Robinson Gray law firm as a member. She will be working out of Greenville, where she has practiced for years, in the area of…
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Our address has changed. Our practice hasn’t.
April 4, 2022
Changes Come as Firm Continues to See Increased Growth in Business Rikard & Protopapas, a Columbia-based law firm, relocates from its downtown office to 2110 N. Beltline Blvd after a…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins multistate action to end CDC’s unlawful mask mandate
March 29, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining 20 other states in a multistate action against President Biden’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continued use of the unlawful mask mandate on…
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Laurens Law Enforcement Agencies Revamping Crime Stoppers Program
March 29, 2022
Law enforcement officers from the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, Laurens Police Department, and Clinton Police Department recently joined forces to reenergize the Laurens County Crime Stoppers program. Crime Stoppers has…
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Jail and Bail Fundraiser for LCSO Set for May 6th
March 28, 2022
The annual “Jail and Bail” fundraiser for the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is scheduled for Friday, May 6th. The event is the largest fundraiser for the sheriff’s office and…
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Forensic Nurse Examiner Task Force releases SAFE designation to support sexual assault victims
March 28, 2022
The South Carolina Forensic Nurse Examiners Task Force, led by the South Carolina Victims Assistance Network (SCVAN), joined Attorney General Alan Wilson today to release the state’s new Sexual Assault…
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National FFA Organization presents Mike Tighe with honorary degree
March 28, 2022
Michael Tighe, a founding member of Callison Tighe & Robinson law firm, has received the Honorary American FFA Degree. “The Honorary American FFA Degree is the highest degree bestowed upon…
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Lowcountry Blessing Box celebrates five years of battling food insecurity
March 28, 2022
The South Carolina Bar is excited to recognize the hard work of Charleston County attorney, Katie Dahlheim, on celebrating five years of battling food insecurity in the South Carolina Lowcountry…
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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel receives multiple honors for pro bono work
March 24, 2022
Burnette Shutt & McDaniel has been honored nationally for its pro bono work, and four of the firm’s attorneys have received state honors as well. For the second year in…
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SCDPPPS Receives Community Awareness Project Funding for 2022 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
March 23, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) has received funding from the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA) through a grant from the Office for…
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Turner Padget adds attorneys in three of its South Carolina offices
March 22, 2022
CHARLESTON/GREENVILLE/MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Turner Padget announced the addition of Shareholder Zachary W. Jarrett to the firm’s Charleston office, Associate Jessica S. Ferguson to the firm’s Greenville office and John…
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New law increases distance limits between a boat, docks in many S.C. waters, prohibits wake surfing within 200 feet
March 20, 2022
A new law signed into effect March 14 by Governor McMaster establishes on most of South Carolina’s major reservoirs a new 100-foot distance limit that boats underway must observe…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Jordan Peeler elected to SC Bar House of Delegates
March 17, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Jordan Peeler was recently elected to serve on the South Carolina Bar House of Delegates for the Thirteenth Circuit. Jordan is active in the…
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Strom Thurmond High School wins SC Bar Mock Trial statewide competition
March 17, 2022
Ninth Time Strom Thurmond High has been SC Mock Trial Champions The South Carolina Bar congratulates the students and coaches from Strom Thurmond High School of Johnson for winning the…
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21 other AGs file support for Attorney General Alan Wilson’s defense of South Carolina’s Fetal Heartbeat Law
March 16, 2022
The attorneys general of 21 other states have filed an amicus brief supporting South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson’s defense of the state’s Fetal Heartbeat Law. Attorney General Wilson and…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Patrick Bozik promoted to Chief Information Officer
March 16, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Patrick D. Bozik has been promoted to Chief Information Officer. Patrick will be only the second person to serve in this role. The firm’s…
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Jessica Monsell joins Wyche, P.A. as an associate
March 15, 2022
Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with three offices across South Carolina, announces that Jessica Monsell has joined the firm as an associate in its Litigation Practice. Monsell, a cum laude graduate…
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Leighton Lord reelected to new three-year term as Nexsen Pruet Board Chairman
March 14, 2022
Nexsen Pruet announced that the Firm’s attorneys reelected Leighton Lord to a new three-year term as Chairman of the Board. Lord has now served as Board Chairman for nearly 11…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 20 states in legal action against President Biden’s unlawful vaccine mandate for federal contractors
March 13, 2022
In an effort to protect South Carolina workers’ rights, Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining an effort against President Joe Biden’s federal contractor vaccine mandate. Attorney General Wilson joined 20…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 22 attorneys general in demanding Biden rescind Head Start mask mandate
March 13, 2022
Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining 22 other state Attorneys General in demanding the end of the Head Start program’s mask mandate. In November 2021, President Joe Biden and his…
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K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomes new hires
March 9, 2022
K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomed the following new attorney hires to the firm. Mr. John Bozeman joins the Charleston office as an associate in the firm’s Real Estate practice group.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Advances Appeal of Preliminary Injunction of Fetal Heartbeat Act
March 8, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that he has moved to have the entire Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals review a federal district court’s preliminary injunction of the South Carolina Fetal…
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