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When City Annexation Goes Too Far: How a Recent South Carolina Decision Highlights Land and Water Rights Conflicts
Municipal annexation is often viewed as a routine act of local governance—adjusting boundaries to reflect growth and development. But a recent opinion from the South Carolina Supreme Court serves as a cautionary tale for municipalities, developers, and utilities alike, demonstrating how annexation decisions can spark serious disputes over land ownership, municipal authority, and
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