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

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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Autorenewal Contracts: Watch Out for These Business Traps 

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

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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Block by Block: The Legal Revolution You Didn’t See Coming

Imagine a world where contracts execute themselves, fraud is nearly impossible, and public records are immune from tampering. That’s not sci-fi, it’s blockchain. At its core, blockchain is a digital ledger where transactions are written in “permanent ink,” visible to all, and nearly impossible to alter. It powers everything from cryptocurrencies to smart contracts, but

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Just Got Sued? Here’s the Real Talk Your Lawyer Owes You

If you’ve just been served with a lawsuit, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed, confused, or even angry. But when you walk into your attorney’s office for that first meeting, it’s not a therapy session — it’s a strategic consultation. The goal is not just to feel better, but to get better prepared. At our firm,

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

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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Breach of Contract 101: What Actually Matters in Court

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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Orange is the New Black, and Data is the New Oil 

In the modern economy, data has supplanted oil as the most valuable commodity. But unlike oil harvested from the earth, data is harvested from us—every search, scroll, and swipe becomes fuel for a society that is sprinting at breakneck speed to integrate AI at every possible point of human contact. Economies are no longer just

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Who Owns the Business Name? Common Legal Pitfalls When Starting an LLC 

How a business name, trademark, and domain name all carry distinct legal implications.  Starting an LLC is an exciting milestone—but many new business owners mistakenly believe that once their LLC is filed, they “own” their business name outright. Unfortunately, that’s not always true. The reality is that forming an LLC is just one piece of

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FinCEN Suspends Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies Under the Corporate Transparency Act 

Since the enactment of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), business owners have been watching the back-and-forth developments on beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting like a legal soap opera.  ON: The Initial Rollout  Initially, the CTA required business owners to report details on anyone owning 25% or more of a company or exerting substantial control over

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