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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

Control Without Ownership: Real Risks in DAO Governance
In a prior post we unpacked the idea that offshore foundations make systems decentralized. In this piece, we take the next step and look beyond structure

New Year, New Goals: Fitness
As businesses and employees set goals for the year ahead, productivity and performance are often top priorities. At our firm, one of our core values

Why Estate Planning Still Matters, Even With a Mega Exemption
With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the federal estate and gift tax exemption is slated to increase permanently to $15

What Clients Don’t See During Litigation and Why It Matters
The Work Between the Milestones For most clients, litigation is defined by visible events like filings, hearings, and outcomes. These milestones matter, but they represent only a fraction

Attractive Hubs for Web3 Companies (Part III)
Choosing where to base your company is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. In this three-part series, we’ve explored global hubs for Web3 companies, weighing regulatory clarity and

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