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Demand Notes and Deadlines in South Carolina

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

Blockchain, Borders, & Big Data: Who Really Holds the Keys?

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

The High Stakes of Commercial Foreclosure

When most people hear the word “foreclosure,” they picture a homeowner losing their house. But commercial foreclosure is a different animal altogether. The risks go

Back to Basics: What is a Contract?

As a litigator, I’ve seen firsthand how misunderstandings about contracts can lead to costly disputes. In today’s fast-paced business world, it’s easy to overlook the

BORGs and DUNAs: The Automated Acronyms on the Crypto Corporate Scene

Businesses and nonprofits face evolving challenges in governance, operating across borders, automating decision-making, and balancing transparency with regulatory oversight. BORGs, the cybernetic organization first championed

South Carolina Court of Appeals Puts a 90-Day Cap on Pay-When-Paid Clauses

South Carolina law has long rejected “pay-if-paid” clauses. Contractors cannot avoid paying subcontractors simply because the owner has not paid them. “Pay-when-paid” clauses, however, have

The Forgotten House

Why Real Estate Without a Will can Become a Legal Ghost Story There’s a house on the edge of town. It’s not glamorous, just a