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Who You Kiffin? Avoiding the Wrong Lane in Employment Law

by Andy Arnold | Jan 13, 2010 | Practice of Law

Avoiding the Wrong Lane in Employment Law: As a Gamecock fan, I am enjoying the turmoil of our SEC East rivals. I am tempted to say “I told you so.” Lane Kiffin had no record of accomplishment, his employment history had telltale signs of impending trouble, and he... read more

Book Suggestion: Becoming Justice Blackmun

by Andy Arnold | Dec 18, 2009 | Practice of Law

Who was Harry Blackmun? The short answer is that he was an Associate Justice of the United Supreme Court and the author of Roe v. Wade. The slightly longer answer can be found in the 2005 national bestseller Becoming Justice Blackmun: Harry Blackmun’s Supreme... read more

New Report Raises Serious Concerns about Assisted Living Facilities in SC

by Andy Arnold | Nov 9, 2009 | Practice of Law

No one likes the thought of going to a nursing home, but assisted living facilities seem to provoke much less dread and concern. Nursing homes provide residents with 24/7 skilled nursing care while assisted living facilities provide housing, food, and care to... read more

Ten Proverbs for Litigators

by Andy Arnold | Sep 19, 2009 | Litigation, Practice of Law

Trying cases is what I think I do best. There are some lessons that I have learned along the way. Twitter helped be shrink them down to 140 characters or less. Here are my top 10: 1. Cases are won as much by facts forgotten as facts remembered. 2 If truth is in... read more

Workplace Defamation: Walking a Tight Rope

by Andy Arnold | Aug 30, 2009 | Practice of Law

I have tried two defamation cases to a jury verdict, although I have handled many defamation cases (and have a worthwhile defamation case I am currently handling). Almost all of the defamation cases I handle arise out of the workplace, whether a current employment... read more

Departure Policies: What Happens if You Are Fired before Your Bonus/Commissions are Paid? Part II

by Andy Arnold | Jul 7, 2009 | Practice of Law

If you are an employee looking to get paid a commission after you have departed your former employer, then Rice v. Multimedia doesn’t help. However, in the 14 years since Rice, South Carolina courts have had a chance to revisit and refine an employee’s... read more

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