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EBlast 501 - January 3, 2008
South Carolina Bar's E-Blast
Volume 501 - January 3, 2008
Welcome to the South Carolina Bar's E-Blast!
E-Blast highlights upcoming activities, legal information and links to the Bar's Web site at www.scbar.org.
The South Carolina Bar is dedicated to advancing justice, professionalism and understanding of the law.
Volume 501 - January 3, 2008
Welcome to the South Carolina Bar's E-Blast!
E-Blast highlights upcoming activities, legal information and links to the Bar's Web site at www.scbar.org.
The South Carolina Bar is dedicated to advancing justice, professionalism and understanding of the law.
Convention registration closing
The Convention’s final year in Charleston promises to be a real blockbuster-don’t miss your chance to attend this momentous event! Registrations must be received no later than noon on Thursday, January 10. After this date, walk-in registrations will be accommodated based on availability and subject to an additional $35 fee. Why wait? Visit www.scbar.org/convention to register online or download the registration form now. Several seminars and events are very close to being sold out, so register now as on-site registrations for certain seminars may not be accepted. On-site registration will be provided, space permitting.
Aiken attorney Henderson Johnson to be honored with DuRant Award
The S.C. Bar Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce that B. Henderson Johnson Jr. with Johnson Johnson Whittle and Snelgrove will receive the DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award for meritorious service to both the legal profession and his community. The Foundation will confer this honor on Mr. Johnson Friday, January 25, during the plenary luncheon at the Bar Convention. To attend the celebration of this most deserving member of the legal profession, be sure to register for the Bar Convention and purchase your ticket for the plenary luncheon.
The S.C. Bar Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce that B. Henderson Johnson Jr. with Johnson Johnson Whittle and Snelgrove will receive the DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award for meritorious service to both the legal profession and his community. The Foundation will confer this honor on Mr. Johnson Friday, January 25, during the plenary luncheon at the Bar Convention. To attend the celebration of this most deserving member of the legal profession, be sure to register for the Bar Convention and purchase your ticket for the plenary luncheon.
January issue of The Complete Lawyer now available
The latest issue of The Complete Lawyer examines the national epidemic of bullying, workplace bullying definitions, the dangers of a legislative solution and the value of building a workplace culture where bullies are unwelcome. Studies show that the presence of workplace bullies causes increased turnover, absenteeism ($74 billion a year) and decreased commitment to work. Seven experts confront this topic from direct experience and provide extensive strategies and insights into how you and your firm can pinpoint and eliminate the problem. To view the latest issue of The Complete Lawyer, visit http://southcarolina.thecompletelawyer.com. The Complete Lawyer is an electronic magazine for lawyers focusing on professionalism and quality of life issues and is available free to Bar members.
The latest issue of The Complete Lawyer examines the national epidemic of bullying, workplace bullying definitions, the dangers of a legislative solution and the value of building a workplace culture where bullies are unwelcome. Studies show that the presence of workplace bullies causes increased turnover, absenteeism ($74 billion a year) and decreased commitment to work. Seven experts confront this topic from direct experience and provide extensive strategies and insights into how you and your firm can pinpoint and eliminate the problem. To view the latest issue of The Complete Lawyer, visit http://southcarolina.thecompletelawyer.com. The Complete Lawyer is an electronic magazine for lawyers focusing on professionalism and quality of life issues and is available free to Bar members.
Call for nominations
Nominations are being accepted for odd-numbered circuit and out-of-state representatives to the House of Delegates for two-year terms commencing July 1, 2009. The terms of all current representatives from odd-numbered circuits and out-of-state delegates will expire on June 30, 2008. Any active or senior member in good standing whose principal address is listed in an odd numbered judicial circuit may be nominated as Circuit Delegate by a petition signed by 10 or more active or senior members in good standing residing in the same circuit. Any active or senior member in good standing whose principal office address is out of state may be nominated as an Out-of-State Delegate by a petition signed by ten or more active or senior members in good standing residing within or without the state. Petitions can be found here and must be returned to the Bar office no later than January 15, 2008. Contact Charmy Medlin
Nominations are being accepted for odd-numbered circuit and out-of-state representatives to the House of Delegates for two-year terms commencing July 1, 2009. The terms of all current representatives from odd-numbered circuits and out-of-state delegates will expire on June 30, 2008. Any active or senior member in good standing whose principal address is listed in an odd numbered judicial circuit may be nominated as Circuit Delegate by a petition signed by 10 or more active or senior members in good standing residing in the same circuit. Any active or senior member in good standing whose principal office address is out of state may be nominated as an Out-of-State Delegate by a petition signed by ten or more active or senior members in good standing residing within or without the state. Petitions can be found here and must be returned to the Bar office no later than January 15, 2008. Contact Charmy Medlin
cmedlin@scbar.org for more information.
Casemaker® makes the case!
Casemaker is diligent about updating legal research materials. Did you know that a link to the state or federal Currency Page is located on each individual library's main page? Scroll down to the bottom of the library page and click on the small "Current Contents Information" link. By clicking on the link, users are directed to a new page, listing the specific materials available and how current they are. Since not all of Casemaker's states' case law begins in the same year, you will need to check this information in each state library. Remember, Casemaker is free and so is research assistance. Just e-mail casemaker@scbar.org or call (803) 799-6653, ext. 183.
Casemaker is diligent about updating legal research materials. Did you know that a link to the state or federal Currency Page is located on each individual library's main page? Scroll down to the bottom of the library page and click on the small "Current Contents Information" link. By clicking on the link, users are directed to a new page, listing the specific materials available and how current they are. Since not all of Casemaker's states' case law begins in the same year, you will need to check this information in each state library. Remember, Casemaker is free and so is research assistance. Just e-mail casemaker@scbar.org or call (803) 799-6653, ext. 183.
Advance Sheet update
January 2:
The Court of Appeals affirmed the ruling of the Workers’ Compensation Appellate Panel in favor of the employer. While an employee’s fault generally will have no bearing on his right to recover, §42-9-60 makes an exception for the affirmative defense of intoxication. Jones admitted using cocaine during the general time period of his injuries and tested positive for cocaine following the accident, but he denied being under the influence at the actual moment of injury. Although conflicting witness testimony was given, the possibility of drawing two inconsistent conclusions from the evidence does not prevent an administrative agency’s finding from being supported by substantial evidence, and its finding is given deference.
Jones v. Harold Arnold’s Sentry Buick, No. 4328, is available online.
Firm announcements
John P. Abdalla, James F. Brehm, Jennifer L. Coyle and Marcus L. Smith announce the relocation of their individual offices to 522 N. Church St., Greenville 29601.
January 2:
The Court of Appeals affirmed the ruling of the Workers’ Compensation Appellate Panel in favor of the employer. While an employee’s fault generally will have no bearing on his right to recover, §42-9-60 makes an exception for the affirmative defense of intoxication. Jones admitted using cocaine during the general time period of his injuries and tested positive for cocaine following the accident, but he denied being under the influence at the actual moment of injury. Although conflicting witness testimony was given, the possibility of drawing two inconsistent conclusions from the evidence does not prevent an administrative agency’s finding from being supported by substantial evidence, and its finding is given deference.
Jones v. Harold Arnold’s Sentry Buick, No. 4328, is available online.
Firm announcements
John P. Abdalla, James F. Brehm, Jennifer L. Coyle and Marcus L. Smith announce the relocation of their individual offices to 522 N. Church St., Greenville 29601.
Nathan Hughey announces the opening of Hughey Law Firm, LLC located at 501 Bramson Ct., Ste. 101, Mt. Pleasant 29464. (843) 513-1022.
Joye Law Firm, LLP announces that Summer D. Eudy has joined the firm as an associate attorney located at 5861 Rivers Ave., Ste. 101, N. Charleston
29406. (843) 554-3100.
Brian R. Miller announces the opening of Miller Law Associates, PA located at 33 Market Dr., Greenville 29607. (864) 527-0413.
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP announces that Ron Thomas has joined its Washington, DC office located at 101 Constitution Ave., NW, Ste. 900, 20001. (202) 712-2884.
Nexsen Pruet, LLC announces that Chaun W. Pflug has joined the Charleston office located at 205 King St., Ste. 400, 29401. (843) 577-9440. The firm also announces that Brian T. Price has become a member in the Greenville office located at 201 W. McBee Ave., Ste. 400, 29601. (864) 370-2211. J. David
Black, Amy Harmon Geddes and J. Frederick (Rick) Reames III have been named members of the firm’s Columbia office located at 1230 Main St., Ste. 700, 29201. (803) 540-2132.
Nicholson, Davis, Frawley, Anderson & Ayer, LLC announces that Ryan M. Wingard has become an associate of the firm located at 140 E. Main St., Lexington 29072. (803) 359-2512.
Steve Ruemelin, Attorney at Law, LLC announces the relocation of his office to 1476 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Ste. 3, Mt. Pleasant 29464. (843) 375-0048.
Steve Ruemelin, Attorney at Law, LLC announces the relocation of his office to 1476 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Ste. 3, Mt. Pleasant 29464. (843) 375-0048.
Sturm & Cont, PA announces its relocation to 159 Hall St., Spartanburg 29302. (864) 580-2020.
Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC announces that J. Calhoun Watson has become managing partner of the firm located at 1310 Gadsden St., Columbia 29201. (803) 929-1400.
Sowell Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC announces that J. Calhoun Watson has become managing partner of the firm located at 1310 Gadsden St., Columbia 29201. (803) 929-1400.
Warner Payne & Black, LLP announces that Matthew E. Steinmetz and Carrie A. Warner have become members of the firm in the Columbia office located at 1122 Lady St., Ste. 1200, 29201. (803) 799-0554.
In memoriam
William Carson Ouzts, 95, of Columbia died December 31. The obituary is available at http://www.realcities.com/mld/state/news/obituaries/18180847.htm.
Calendar
January 4
Elder Law Committee Meeting, Conference Call
South Carolina Lawyer Editorial Board Meeting, Bar Building
William Carson Ouzts, 95, of Columbia died December 31. The obituary is available at http://www.realcities.com/mld/state/news/obituaries/18180847.htm.
Calendar
January 4
Elder Law Committee Meeting, Conference Call
South Carolina Lawyer Editorial Board Meeting, Bar Building
January 7
Torts and Insurance Practices Section Council Meeting, Conference Call
Torts and Insurance Practices Section Council Meeting, Conference Call
January 8
Health Care Law Section Council Meeting, Conference Call
Health Care Law Section Council Meeting, Conference Call
January 11
Children’s Law Committee Meeting, Suggs & Kelly Law Center, Columbia
Children’s Law Committee Meeting, Suggs & Kelly Law Center, Columbia
Upcoming CLE Offerings: Seminars Direct Online
Civil Litigation:
Expert Discovery: What You Can and Cannot Get
Expert Discovery: What You Can and Cannot Get
Ethics:
Lawghter is the Best Medicine
Lawghter is the Best Medicine
Family Law:
Child Witness Credibility
Child Witness Credibility
Real Estate:
2007 Commercial Real Estate Update
2007 Commercial Real Estate Update
Teleseminars/Webcasts
For teleseminar/telewebinar registration, please visit http://www.scbar.org/events/index.pl?cmd=opencal&cal=cal4 and click on the program of your choice. If you have any difficulty registering for these seminars, please call (803) 771-0333, ext. 125 or (800) 768-7787, ext. 125 or e-mail jmerrill@scbar.org.
For teleseminar/telewebinar registration, please visit http://www.scbar.org/events/index.pl?cmd=opencal&cal=cal4 and click on the program of your choice. If you have any difficulty registering for these seminars, please call (803) 771-0333, ext. 125 or (800) 768-7787, ext. 125 or e-mail jmerrill@scbar.org.
For a complete listing of upcoming CLE opportunities, view the CLE Calendar.
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