Employment Law

Emerging Tech and Data Privacy- AI, IoT, and Blockchain Risks

Campbell Teague, Business, Employment Law, Greenville, Technology / Jacob Flowers

Businesses owners and their teams are facing fresh privacy puzzles every day. AI is changing how we make decisions, connected gadgets are gathering more information than ever, and blockchain and web3 are flipping the ideas of trusted systems and the need for intermediaries on their heads. These innovations promise otherworldly advantages for those that adopt […]

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Arbitration: The Legal Trap Hiding in Your Contract

Uncategorized, Business, Campbell Teague, Employment Law, Law / John-Paul Baum

Arbitration is often sold as efficient, fair, and business-friendly. In theory, it offers a streamlined process without the burdens of courtroom litigation. But in reality, arbitration frequently favors power over principle, and repeat players over first-timers. If you’re signing contracts that include arbitration clauses, you should understand exactly what you’re giving up. Arbitration is not

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Autorenewal Contracts: Watch Out for These Business Traps

Uncategorized, Business, Employment Law, Greenville, Law, Tips for Lawyers / Emily O'Brian

Ever signed up for a service like software, equipment leasing, or a vendor contract, only to realize it has quietly renewed itself? Those are autorenewal contracts—sometimes called “evergreen” contracts—and they can be a real headache if you’re not paying attention. They keep going unless you actively cancel them, and the fine print can trip you

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The DOJ’s Cross-Border Data Rule Takes Hold: What U.S. Companies Must Know Now

Uncategorized, Business, Campbell Teague, Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Technology / Jacob Flowers

As of July 8, 2025, the Department of Justice’s Final Rule on protecting U.S. sensitive personal and government-related data from foreign adversaries is no longer just a regulatory announcement, it is an enforceable reality. DOJ is now entering full enforcement mode following a three-month grace period, the Rule is poised to reshape how U.S. companies

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When Derivative Actions Cross the Line: South Carolina’s New Standard for Shareholder Standing

Uncategorized, Business, Campbell Teague, Employment Law, Greenville, Legal Strategy / John-Paul Baum

Not every shareholder lawsuit is a good-faith effort to protect a company’s interests. Sometimes, it is something else entirely: a strategic play in a broader personal dispute. South Carolina courts are now on high alert for this kind of abuse. In 2024, the South Carolina Court of Appeals established a new standard for determining whether

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Pom-Poms and Paychecks: What the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ Teach Us About Employment Law

Uncategorized, Business, Campbell Teague, Employment Law, Greenville / Emily O'Brian

Strap on those sparkly boots and grab your pom-poms, because America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders just dropped its second season on Netflix! Everyone is swooning over the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ (DCC) killer dance moves and iconic star-spangled uniforms. But beneath the dazzle, these ladies are fighting a gritty battle over wages and working conditions that’s

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Seeing Around Corners: The Legal Edge That Protects Your Business

Campbell Teague, Business, Employment Law, Legal Strategy, Legal Updates, Marketing / Jordan Teague

In law — as in business — it’s not enough to react. By the time a problem lands on your desk, the damage is often done. The real advantage comes from seeing what’s coming before it hits you. That’s where great lawyers earn their keep: they see around corners so you don’t have to. Playing

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Breach of Contract 101: What Actually Matters in Court

Uncategorized, Business, Campbell Teague, Employment Law, Greenville, Legal Strategy, Legal Updates, Tips for Lawyers / John-Paul Baum

When a deal falls apart, most clients want to know one thing: Can I win? The answer depends less on what was promised and more on what you can prove. Breach of contract claims are common, but winning them requires more than pointing fingers. Here’s what courts actually care about: First, performance. You need to

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Who’s Afraid of DEI? Taking the Politics out of Fair Employment Practices

Campbell Teague, Employment Law, Greenville, Law, Tips for Lawyers / Leigh Ellen Gray

Today’s employers likely feel caught between a rock and a hard place. They know—because they have great HR departments and outside counsel—that federal anti-discrimination laws govern their employment practices and exist to provide a level playing field for all applicants and employees. But given the coverage of the Trump administration’s concerns regarding diversity, equity, and

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