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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

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).