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Haigler named to The State’s ’20 under 40’ class of 2018
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sowell Gray Robinson member Nick Haigler has been named by The State newspaper to its “20 under 40” class for 2018, recognizing him as one of the truly remarkable young professionals in the Midlands. Nick is the leader of the firm’s workers’ compensation team. He is a 2002 graduate of Presbyterian College, […]
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Montgomery invited to join International Association of Defense Counsel
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sowell Gray Robinson member Michael Montgomery has been invited to join the International Association of Defense Counsel. The IADC is an invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests. Founded in 1920, it includes members from five continents, more than 45 countries, and all 50 U.S. states. The […]
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The Catch-All Disciplinary Provision of the Nurse Practice Act
As discussed in a previous post, there are thirty-eight separate grounds for discipline applicable to nurses: twenty-six that apply specifically to nurses and twelve that apply to all licensed professionals. The single-most common ground for which nurses are disciplined is S.C. Code Ann. § 30-33-110(A)(3): [T]he board may cancel, fine, suspend, revoke, issue a public […]
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The South Carolina Board of Nursing Complaint Process and Nurses’ Right to Defend
The disciplinary process before the S.C. Board of Nursing can be very stressful. Your license represents your livelihood and your reputation, and it is worth defending. South Carolina law protects the right of nurses to defend their licenses, and the Board of Nursing provides an opportunity for the nurse to present his or her side […]
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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 […]
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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. […]