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Redistricting is Everywhere
As has been described numerous times on this blog, redistricting challenges abound. Several cases reside in the United States Supreme Court, while a number of challenges are making their way through the federal courts. The National Conferences of State Legislatures¹ has prepared a “cheat sheet” on the status of the cases before the Supreme Court. […]
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Sowell Gray Robinson attorneys write new book on legal malpractice in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Five Sowell Gray Robinson attorneys have collaborated to write a new book on legal malpractice in the Palmetto State. The authors of The Law of Legal Malpractice in South Carolina are Betsy Gray, Will Jordan, Alexis Lindsay, Bobby Stepp and Cal Watson. South Carolina courts have recognized a client’s right to bring […]
Advocate's Journal
Recent Developments in Disciplinary Matters Before LLR Boards
There have been two recent and significant developments that relate to licensure disciplinary matters before boards at the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (LLR) (discussed more here). The first is an order issued by the South Carolina Administrative Law Court in November 2017 remanding a decision issued by the State Board of […]
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What Attire is Appropriate for Voting?
On February 28, the US Supreme Court heard oral argument in Minnesota Voters Alliance v. Mansky, on whether the Minnesota law outlawing the wearing of “political badges, political buttons, or political insignia” on election day at the polls violates the First Amendment. The State of Minnesota argues the law maintains “an orderly and controlled environment” […]
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Partisan Fight over Pennsylvania Congressional Districts Continues
After the Pennsylvania legislature and Governor failed to find a new Congressional map, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court filled the void and produced new congressional district lines for the state’s 2018 elections. Republican leaders are expected to challenge the Court drawn plan on the grounds map drawing falls within the purview of the legislature and not […]
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Have You Amended Your LLC’s Operating Agreement? Here’s Why You Should.
The auditing requirements for partnerships and limited liability companies taxed as partnerships have changed. If your LLC is taxed as a partnership, not updating your LLC’s Operating Agreement could end up costing you power over the actions of your LLC and money. In 2015, Congress enacted the Bipartisan Budget Agreement of 2015, or the BBA. […]
Firm News, Accolades
Haigler and Tyson named honorees for Leadership in Law Awards
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sowell Gray Robinson is pleased to announce that members Nick Haigler and Rob Tyson have been named honorees for the 2018 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law Awards. This award honors outstanding members of South Carolina’s legal community who work to better the legal profession through mentoring and involvement within their […]
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Democrats have National Strategy for Gerrymandering
On February 6, 2017, the New York Times reported on efforts by former President Barack Obama and former Attorney General Eric Holder to block Republican efforts in Congressional redistricting after the 2020 Census. President Obama and Attorney General Holder formed the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, a group that intends to fight the Republican “trifecta”. The […]
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Pennsylvania Congressional Maps are Thrown Out
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled the state’s congressional maps violate the Pennsylvania Constitution. The Court ruled the districts are an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander and blocked the use of the current districts for the primaries slated for May. In doing so, the Court ordered an immediate redrawing of the districts by the legislature or the Court […]
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Gerrymandering Cases are Hot
On January 9, 2018, a three-judge panel threw out the North Carolina Congressional redistricting map. The panel held the plan was a partisan gerrymander that violated the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause and the First Amendment. The day after the North Carolina decision, a three-judge panel upheld the Pennsylvania congressional map as constitutional. As discussed […]