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A federal judge has thrown out the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on noncompete agreements nationwide. The FTC's Rule banning non-compete agreements for most employees was set to take effect on September 4, 2024. What Happened? Read more...

Yes. Employers are allowed to mandate employees be vaccinated for COVID-19. Increasing numbers of employers are requiring employees to be vaccinated as case numbers rise and the vaccines are given full approval by the FDA. Read more...

In South Carolina, there is a lot of case law surrounding driving under the influence charges. Law enforcement has several statutory requirements which must be followed to proceed against a defendant and/or use the evidence Read more...

A common misconception in criminal law is that law enforcement *must* read a suspect's Miranda warnings when he or she is arrested. It happens every time on TV, so it’s supposed to happen every time in real Read more...

We’ve already talked about the general principles of Miranda. You can read more about that HERE. Just because a person has made a statement to law enforcement doesn’t mean the statement can be used against them at Read more...

Certain crimes in South Carolina are classified as “violent.” The full list of those crimes can be found in S.C. Code 16-1-60 HERE. A conviction for a violent crime can mean a longer sentence, having to Read more...

A collateral consequence goes beyond the conviction itself and can impact how, or even where, a person serves out an active portion of their sentence. Beyond the sentence, it can affect a person’s eligibility to Read more...

“I’ve lost everything. No matter the outcome of this trial, I’ve already lost. I lost when these allegations were made cause they will stay with me forever. My life is ruined forever.” – Johnny Depp Read more...

You have a legal right to defend both yourself and others in South Carolina If you are charged with a crime, the law requires certain elements to be met to succeed in these defenses...