Monthly Archives: November 2022

The Court is Prepared to Proceed: Are You?

The book, Trial Handbook for South Carolina Lawyers (THSCL) prepares attorneys for all aspects of trial, serves as a heat of the moment guide during trial, and sets out post-trial procedure. Continue reading

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Death in South Carolina

While the average person might immediately think of criminal issues such as murder when the topic of death and the law is mentioned, death and the law interact in a variety of ways. Continue reading

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Why You Should Read the South Carolina Evidence Handbook Annotated

This handbook holds answers to any legal questions an aspiring law student might have in regards to South Carolina evidence. Continue reading

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Slip and Falls: What Do I Do and What are My Rights?

We’ve all done it. Some of us only a few times and others numerous times. You are about to take your next step when suddenly your focus intensifies, and things start moving in slow motion. The next second is followed by a blur and a state of befuddlement. You have just fallen and in this state of befuddlement you are tasked with deciding what comes next. Continue reading

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The Best Book for Any Labor and Employment Lawyer

The laws for workers and business are changing constantly. It is difficult to keep up with the changes without any help. That is where Labor and Employment Law for South Carolina Lawyers comes in. Continue reading

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The Law of Automobile Insurance in South Carolina: A Practitioner’s Guide

Whether one likes it or not, insurance law will be the job of many attorneys for decades to come. For those attorneys, The Law of Automobile Insurance in South Carolina is the one stop shop resource. Continue reading

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South Carolina Damages: A Different Type of “Blue Book”

South Carolina Damages, 2d ed., is one of the most useful sources you can consult to locate damages information. The treatise serves as a definitive guide for practicing attorneys, students, and those wanting to learn more about damages.  Continue reading

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Jurassic Law: Taking a T-Rex-sized Bite Out of Crime

Many people are unaware of the link between paleontology and the law. Certain laws combat the “dark side” of paleontology: fossil smugglers stealing paleontological finds from foreign countries, black markets for stolen fossils arising worldwide, and on-going conflict between commercial paleontologists and educational institutions. Continue reading

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Animal Testing Laws

Although many people think animal testing is a new practice that developed with modern technologies, animal testing has been prevalent throughout history. Continue reading

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The Pirate Trials of 1718

Pirate attacks were becoming increasingly common and damaging to Charleston, SC’s maritime trade. In 1718, 58 pirates were tried and sentenced in the Court of Vice Admiralty. Continue reading

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