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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Choosing a permanent home for your company is a decision not to be taken lightly. This three-part series explores global hubs for Web3 companies, comparing regulations and tax incentives. Part I focused on Switzerland and Bermuda, in this second part, we will focus on Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai is an appealing jurisdiction that combines innovation with strategic access to the
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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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Choosing a permanent home for your company is a decision not to be taken lightly. This three-part series explores global hubs for Web3 companies, comparing regulations and tax incentives. Part I focuses on Switzerland and Bermuda, two pioneers in crypto-friendly regulation. Switzerland Switzerland attracts fintech and blockchain companies with its clear regulations, active support network,
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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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The past year has turned “fair use” from a sleepy copyright doctrine into a front-page legal debate. As artificial intelligence models learn to write, paint, compose, and converse, they also raise an uncomfortable question: what does it mean to “use” something creatively when that use happens inside a neural network? The law of fair use
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For years, blockchain was dismissed as a niche tool for crypto traders. Now, governments around the world are leveraging it to reengineer trust in public institutions and in doing so, potentially recast the relationship between the individual and the state. Imagine tapping your digital ID to access healthcare, vote, or verify property ownership, which are
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