In South Carolina, old debts do not age gracefully. At some point, the law steps in and says enough. That is especially true with promissory notes that never specify when they must be repaid. What Counts as a Demand Note in South Carolina South Carolina’s Commercial Code defines a negotiable instrument as an unconditional written promise […]
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The holiday season is a time of celebration, family, and reflection. It’s also one of the busiest times of the year. Between travel, parties, shopping, and year-end obligations, it’s easy for important tasks to slip through the cracks. For clients with legal matters, this can be even more stressful. Deadlines don’t take a holiday, and legal issues, whether related to real estate,
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For as long as I can remember Delaware has been hailed as the pro-business jurisdiction; the gold standard for corporate law, investor predictability, and efficient courts. Law schools use it as the gold standard and companies have flocked there for good reasons, such as a sophisticated Court of Chancery, a robust body of case law, and streamlined governance rules. But there is one corner of Delaware law
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Every great business starts with excitement, energy, and big ideas. That energy often convinces partners they do not need paperwork. After all, you trust each other. You agree on the vision. You shook hands. What could go wrong? A lot. And it usually does. Unclear Ownership Leads to Costly Fights Without a written agreement, you do not actually know who owns
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Employment relationships in the United States generally fall into one of two categories: at-will employment or employment with for-cause termination protections. The differences between the two have significant implications for both workers and employers. Understanding when to use which arrangement is key to furthering and protecting your business. At-Will Employment In an at-will arrangement, either the employer
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The passage of the GENIUS Act has quietly reshaped the regulatory landscape for digital assets in the United States. While much of the public attention has centered on debates over tokenization, consumer protection, and innovation, the Act’s real significance lies in how it weaves stablecoins into the fabric of federal financial law. It establishes a
For much of the last decade, the blueprint for launching a decentralized project was simple: set up an offshore foundation, assign it ownership of the protocol, and call it “decentralized.” The foundation served as a regulatory fig leaf, projecting legitimacy while keeping developers at arm’s length. That model worked until it didn’t. As the Web3
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Somewhere along the procedural line, lawyers started treating declaratory judgment actions like purely equitable matters, handled by judges alone. That assumption is wrong. South Carolina law still allows jury trials in declaratory judgment cases when the underlying issue is legal in nature. Rule 57 says so plainly. Rule 57 Says What It Says Rule 57
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Thanksgiving turkeys are already on the horizon, Christmas lights are winking from storage bins, and New Year’s resolutions are… well, still in draft form. But before your team decks the halls (or the office), let’s talk PTO and vacation policies. The good news? South Carolina’s at-will employment rules give you plenty of wiggle room—no law
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Managing multiple litigation matters at once can feel like juggling flaming torches, each one with its own deadlines, filings, and client expectations. For legal project managers, the key to maintaining order amid the chaos is to develop repeatable workflows that bring structure and predictability to even the most complex cases. By systematizing routine processes, you
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