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Choosing the Right Partner for Your Business

The partners you work with can make or break your business. As Forbes says, “Business partnership can bring you triumphant glory or catastrophic disaster.” The right match of a business partner could bring abilities that are not your strengths or infuse capital to allow your company to grow. The whole could truly be greater than […]

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Legal Requirements for Starting a Sole Proprietorship

A sole proprietorship is a type of business entity. One person owns the business assets in their name and assumes personal liability for the business debts. A sole proprietorship is the easiest and least expensive business entity to create. However, before you start a sole proprietorship, you should consult a South Carolina business formation attorney […]

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Proving Lost Wages After a Personal Injury

If a person causes you to be injured, you might be out of work for weeks or months while you recover. South Carolina’s personal injury laws allow injured victims to seek compensation for damages. Economic damages represent the financial losses incurred because of an accident or personal injury. Lost wages are included in economic damages. […]

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Why You Need a Non-Disclosure Agreement

This blog will discuss why you need a non-disclosure agreement if you have a business. A South Carolina business contracts attorney can talk to you and draft a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) tailored to your specific needs. You do not want to use a generic form for this important document. What a Non-Disclosure Agreement Does A […]

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What Is Distracted Driving?

Navigating South Carolina’s sun-dappled highways might paint a picture of peaceful motoring, but the reality isn’t always as serene. Distracted driving, a problem that haunts our roadways, is more pervasive and dangerous than many perceive.  What exactly is this phenomenon?  Simply put, distracted driving refers to any activity that diverts a driver’s attention from the […]

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What to Do if Your Business Has Been Defrauded

When we hear about business fraud, we assume that the business was guilty of committing fraud on a consumer. However, businesses are also victims of fraud. Business fraud costs companies billions of dollars in losses each year.  If your business is the victim of fraud or misrepresentation, it is crucial that you take immediate steps […]

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Key Elements of a Shareholder Agreement

Whether you are starting or investing in a business, you need to ensure the shareholder agreement protects your rights and interests. Without a shareholder agreement, the parties could face time-consuming and costly disputes as the company grows. An experienced South Carolina business contracts attorney can ensure your shareholder agreement has the essential elements to reduce […]

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How to Prove Liability in a Slip and Fall Case

Slip and fall accidents are common personal injury claims. A person slips, trips, and falls because of a dangerous condition on another party’s property. Slip and fall claims can be filed against homeowners, businesses, government entities, management companies, leasing companies, and other parties controlling the property.  Slip and fall accidents are complicated premises liability claims. […]

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