by Andy Arnold | Jun 4, 2009 | Practice of Law
As the money pie shrinks, some companies decide to cut their employees pay. Less scrupulous companies actually try to cheat their employees by not paying them what they owe them. South Carolina law provides a way for employees to get paid the wages, salary, and/or... read more
by Andy Arnold | May 31, 2009 | Book Review, Constitutional Law
Last weekend, I read The Great Decision: Jefferson, Adams, Marshall, and the Battle for the Supreme Court, which is a short account of the Supreme Court case, Marbury v. Madison. This book provides a good refresher about an important event in U.S. history as well as... read more
by Andy Arnold | May 16, 2009 | Employment Law, Litigation
E-Mails Can Crack Cases : I have several cases that need cracking. A couple of employment cases that have employers who are inattentive to the case or who have bad memories. Either way, these defendants are not producing much information, and I know that there is more... read more
by Andy Arnold | May 3, 2009 | Litigation, Practice of Law
In many cases, a client can secure legal representation without any out of pocket expense for attorney fees by hiring a lawyer on a contingency fee arrangement. The way a contingency fee works is that a lawyer agrees to be compensated from the proceeds of a settlement... read more
by Andy Arnold | Apr 24, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have another nursing home neglect case in which a nursing home (this time Magnolia Place of Greenville) has required a potential resident to waive her right to a jury trial in order to be admitted. The nursing home industry has been hit hard by lawsuits for... read more