Coming Soon to a Town Near You
For many years, South Carolina has limited the number of liquor stores an owner may have within the state to three. However, that law is no longer enforceable thanks to...
Where Should I Open My Business In South Carolina?
In recent years, South Carolina has attracted numerous companies to the state that want to take advantage of attractive business incentives. Two such headline-making companies are Boeing, which opened its...
Are You Protected? What You May Not Know About “Piercing the Corporate Veil.”
One of the first things to do when going into business is to select the appropriate business structure for your venture and set it up correctly. A primary advantage of...
Ever Wondered Why That Storm Drain is in Your Yard?
Have you ever wondered why that storm drain or telephone pole is in your backyard, or why the telephone company can come dig up your yard and you can’t do...
Transmutation: When Non-Marital Property Becomes Marital Property
Consider this: Sandra and James have been married for 25 years. Once they were married, she gave up her job to become a stay-at-home mom. When the kids were old...
How to Determine 1099 or W-2 Status in South Carolina
In business, the term “1099” usually refers to someone in an independent contractor position. The term comes from the IRS; at the end of the tax year, a 1099 worker...
Avoid the Pitfalls of Estate Planning in “Brady Bunch Marriages”
“Brady Bunch marriages” – in which spouses bring their kids from prior relationships into the new marriage – pose a number of potential problems when it comes to estate planning....
Why a Judgment in Your Favor is Not as Great as You Think
If you’re awarded a judgment, don’t celebrate just yet – it may not be the windfall you think it is. A judgment is a decision of the court that comes...
Why You Need to Read the Fine Print: A Cautionary Tale
You know you should read “the fine print” of every contract and agreement you sign, but do you? We sometimes assume that there’s nothing truly important happening in the fine...
