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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
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