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Arbitrating a Case in the FINRA Forum
Read Tina Cundari’s article, “Arbitrating a Case in the FINRA Forum,” in the November issue of SC Lawyer. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”15″ gal_title=”Arbitrating a Case in the FINRA Forum”]
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Update on Voter Registration of Students living on-campus in Greenville County
By Rob Tyson Last month, several college students sued the Greenville County Office of Voter Registration and Elections challenging the County’s use of a questionnaire for persons seeking to register to vote using an on-campus address. Circuit Judge Robin Stillwell issued a temporary injunction ordering the County to cease from using the questionnaire. Greenville County […]
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Sowell Gray included in 2017 edition of “Best Law Firms”
COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC has been included in the 2017 edition of “Best Law Firms,” a U.S. News-Best Lawyers publication that recognizes the top practices in the nation. Sowell Gray received a tier one ranking in six practice areas, including: commercial litigation, insurance law, litigation-construction, personal injury litigation-defendants, product liability […]
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Voting-Age Population in South Carolina
By Rob Tyson Recently, the United States Census Bureau released information describing the voting age population per state. The “Electorate Profiles: Selected Characteristics of the Citizen, 18 and Older Population” uses 2015 data from the American Community Survey.[1] In South Carolina, the population of 18 years and older totals approximately 3,677,799. Of this total, the […]
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Sowell Gray welcomes Jasmine Smith as a new associate
COLUMBIA, SC – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC proudly announces Jasmine Smith has joined the firm as an associate. Jasmine graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2012, where she received CALI Awards for Excellence in Individual Employment Law and Criminal Law. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology in […]
20th Anniversary
From Schoolhouse to Courthouse
20 Years Strong Service Project: Attorney Beth Richardson The Schoolhouse to Courthouse Keys Program for students at Eau Claire High School Why did you choose this project? It was an honor to sponsor a group of Eau Claire High School students for a tour of the Matthew J. Perry Federal Courthouse. I was able to organize this […]
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South Carolina Voting
By Rob Tyson The South Carolina Election Commission reports the number of absentee ballots cast thus far are 15 to 20 percent ahead compared to this time period in 2012. In 2012, nearly 400,000 votes were cast absentee which represents some 20 percent of all South Carolina votes cast. Presently, 74,955 South Carolinians have voted […]
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Join us for a BBQ at Sowell Gray!
Please join us for a BBQ benefiting Kids’ Chance of South Carolina TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm 1310 Gadsden Street, Columbia, SC GOOD EATS | COLD DRINKS | PHILANTHROPY $20 per person, includes: smoked BBQ meat, baked beans, collard greens, slaw and refreshments (carryout plates available) 100% of proceeds to benefit Kids’ Chance […]
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Early Voting – Good or Bad
By Rob Tyson Bob Bissen, an outside consultant to APCO Worldwide, describes the status of early voting across the United States. He discusses the pros and cons. Specifically, allowing persons to vote prior to election day makes it more convenient for voters; however, some of the early voters might not be truly informed, given the […]
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Sowell Gray, Robinson McFadden to merge
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, and Robinson, McFadden and Moore, PC, two law firms with established reputations for excellence and commitment to corporate, insurance and business clients, will merge on January 1, 2017. Sowell, Gray, Robinson, Stepp & Laffitte, LLC, will combine the strengths of the individual firms in focusing […]