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Election Season 2018
As the general election approaches on November 6, we’ll look at some of the basics when it comes to elections. The midterm presidential election is only two weeks away. Much is at stake—whether US Senate or House of Representatives flips from Republican majority to a Democratic majority. Many states have specific items addressing social issues […]
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Making it Rain: Elizabeth Van Doren Gray and Rebecca Laffitte
In the October issue of ABA Law Practice Today, Molly Campolong interviewed Betsy Gray and Becky Laffitte. The article, Making it Rain: Elizabeth Van Doren Gray and Rebecca Laffitte, reviews Betsy and Becky’s paths to becoming named partners, defining moments in their legal careers, and their experiences being women in the legal industry. Molly Campolong (MC): What […]
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Early and Absentee Voting
What’s the difference between absentee and early voting? Every state election commission defines these terms slightly differently. In South Carolina, early voting and absentee voting are referred to jointly as absentee voting, which can be conducted in-person or by mail. Absentee voting is when an elector casts a ballot other than at the polls on […]
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Business Income Tax Reporting and Municipal Code Updates
The S.C. Supreme Court recently issued an opinion that is likely to impact businesses’ municipal tax reporting, municipalities’ balance sheets, and city and county tax law more generally. In its opinion, the Court broke with both the City of Goose Creek’s interpretation of its own ordinance and the Court of Appeals’ determination supporting that interpretation, […]
Accolades • Firm News
Robinson Gray Attorneys listed in 2019 edition of Best Lawyers in America, one named “Lawyer of the Year”
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – One Robinson Gray attorney has been named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America. Additionally, 14 other attorneys from the firm have also been recognized in the same publication. Bill Metzger has been named Banking and Finance Law Lawyer of the Year in Columbia, SC. These designations are presented to […]
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Robinson Gray attorneys named to 2018 Legal Elite
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – Columbia Business Monthly has named five Robinson Gray members to the 2018 Legal Elite of the Midlands. This recognition honors attorneys in the Midlands whom their peers consider outstanding in their practice area. Betsy Gray, Paul Hoefer, Becky Laffitte, Bill Metzger and Bobby Stepp are highlighted as Legal Elite in the […]
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SC Supreme Court Rules Insurer May Assert Malpractice Claim Against Attorney Hired to Defend Insured
In Sentry Select Ins. Co. v. Maybank Law Firm, LLC, and Roy P. Maybank, 2018 WL 2423694 (2018) (Op. No. 27806), decided May 30, 2018, the South Carolina Supreme Court held that an insurer may maintain a direct legal malpractice action against counsel hired to represent its insured where the insurance company has a duty to […]
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Sowell Gray Robinson named as ‘Band 1’ firm in general commercial litigation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The 2018 edition of Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, a directory of top lawyers and law firms, has ranked Sowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Lafitte, LLC among the nation’s best in general commercial litigation. Sowell Gray Robinson was one of four South Carolina firms named to Chambers USA’s “Band […]
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Betsy Gray named among top ten Super Lawyers for 2018 in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Super Lawyers® once again named Sowell Gray Robinson member Betsy Gray as one of the top ten attorneys in South Carolina. This marks the sixth time she has received this recognition. This year also marks the 11th time she has been recognized by Super Lawyers in the practice area of business litigation. […]
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Amendments to SC Appellate Court Rules
The Supreme Court issued two orders on Tuesday that amended a number of the Appellate Court Rules. Links to the two orders in question can be found here and here. There were numerous small revisions, but the major changes that are applicable to appellate practitioners are summarized below. Rule 207: The amendments to this rule […]