How Much Money Do People Earn in South Carolina?
In a previous blog, we looked at population trends in South Carolina over the last decade in the context of how that information could impact business owners looking to do...
Is Your Lawyer Legit?
The legal profession is one of the most heavily regulated professions in the U.S. Every state requires attorneys to be licensed, yet people still practice law when they shouldn’t, which...
What Makes a Will Invalid? Common Challenges to a Will’s Validity in South Carolina
We write a lot on this blog about the last will and testament. That’s because it’s an extremely important document to have, particularly when you have a large estate or...
Want to Make Changes to Your Will in South Carolina? Read This First
Updated April 2024 We’ve stressed before on this blog why it’s important to have a last will and testament and why you need to keep it up to date. Not...
Why You Need to Keep Separate Businesses Separate
In the business world, it’s not uncommon for people to own stakes in multiple enterprises and take on various roles in different companies. This doesn’t often cause problems, but it...
What Is A No-Contest Clause and Why Have One in Your Will?
A no-contest clause, also known as an in terrorem clause, is a clause in a will or revocable trust that is intended to prevent parties from contesting the will or...
How to Word an Enforceable Provision: Invention Assignment Agreements and Confidentiality Agreements
Some of the most valuable assets a company can own are its trade secrets, patents, and inventions. Losing control of these assets can be very costly, so protection is a...
Protect Your Business Interests with Anti-Raid and Anti-Disparagement Provisions
We’ve talked before about how South Carolina courts tend to favor employees over employers in regards to covenants not to compete. This means that employers must be very careful in...
6 Common LLC Creation Mistakes
Starting a new business is exciting but also a little intimidating. There’s a lot you probably don’t know, and mistakes can end up costing you. If you’ve decided to start...
Arguing for Bigamy: When the Court Must Decide Between Competing Public Policy Issues
Should a bigamous marriage be recognized in South Carolina if doing so upholds an important legal doctrine? That was the main issue at the center of a case recently decided...
