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Suing a Business Partner in South Carolina: Why the Wrong Lawsuit Gets Dismissed
Short answer: When a business partner takes money, misuses company assets, or breaches their duties, the injury usually belongs to the company, not to you personally. In South Carolina, that means you generally cannot sue in your own name. You have to bring a derivative action on behalf of the company, and you have
Who’s Afraid of DEI? Taking the Politics out of Fair Employment Practices
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
New Construction, New Problems
How to Spot Red Flags Before You Buy Buying a new home is a major investment. When purchasing a newly built home, it’s crucial to
Battling the Clone Army: Arbitration Agreements, Class Action Waivers, and the Risks of Mass Arbitrations in Employment Cases
Many employers believe that it’s better to resolve employment claims in arbitration rather than going to court. If you determine that arbitration is the best
Supreme Court Reminds Employers to Be More Accommodating
Whenever law and religion cross paths, there is a tricky dance that must be done. The U.S. Constitution guarantees that “Congress shall make no law
Crypto Payments of $10k or More: A Deep Dive into Form 8300
Cryptocurrency is making the news every single day for a myriad of reasons. I wanted to shed light on one important update that might have
AI for HR: How to Use ChatGPT to Improve Employee Counseling
By now, you’ve likely heard of ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot first launched in late 2022 (and if you haven’t, here’s a helpful primer).