by Andy Arnold | May 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
South Carolina State University, the state’s only publicly funded historically black college, has undergone a long saga of financial woes, often attributed to low attendance and state funding. However, what wasn’t reported until recently is one contributor to the... read more
by Andy Arnold | Apr 9, 2015 | Practice of Law
In the summer of 2014, the Texas Supreme Court handed down a decision that has caused quite a bit of controversy. It’s a new ruling that could bring bad policy to a number of other states, including here in South Carolina. The decision, Ritchie v. Rupe, 443 S.W.3d... read more
by Andy Arnold | Apr 8, 2015 | Practice of Law
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently revamped its rating system for nursing homes. The result: About one-third of all facilities received lower ratings. It’s time we raise the standards for nursing homes across the country. The change in the rating... read more
by Andy Arnold | Apr 8, 2015 | Practice of Law
A growing trend in nursing homes has many families worried about their financial futures. Nursing home chains have begun suing for legal guardianship of patients in order to seize control of their assets. While their actions are presented as necessary for patients who... read more
by Andy Arnold | Feb 15, 2015 | Practice of Law
SC Minimum Wage: In the past few months there has been much heated debate over whether state governments should raise their minimum wages. While there’s an argument that paying employees more would raise costs for employers, and might lead to layoffs, an increased... read more