SC-COURTS

A.R. Foods v. Carolina South Shore Construction - Legal Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina issued a non-precedential opinion in A.R. Foods, Inc. v. Carolina South Shore Construction, Inc. The court affirmed the circuit court's order granting summary judgment in favor of the defendant, Carolina South Shore Construction, Inc. The opinion addresses claims of negligence, breach of contract, and breach of implied warranty of workmanlike service.

Wright v. Duncan - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina reversed in part and affirmed in part a family court order concerning the termination of parental rights. The court found that termination of the mother's parental rights was in the best interests of the children, reversing the family court's decision on this matter.

Dawson v. Pounds - South Carolina Court Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina issued a non-precedential opinion in Dawson v. Pounds, affirming a lower court's decision to uphold the validity of a will. The court found that the will was properly executed, even with a contested witness signature, as the notary's actions satisfied the requirements for a second witness.

Steve Lester v. State of South Carolina - Court Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina issued a non-precedential opinion affirming the circuit court's denial of a juvenile offender's motion to reconsider his life imprisonment sentence. The court found the motion was filed after the one-year deadline set forth in Aiken v. Byars.

State v. Jakavis Green - Non-Precedential Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed a lower court's decision in State v. Jakavis Green, denying a motion to suppress evidence. The court found that the officer had reasonable suspicion for the traffic stop based on a good-faith understanding of the statute, even if the statute was later challenged as vague.

In the Matter of Tasha Jean Kotz - Attorney Discipline

The Supreme Court of South Carolina has suspended attorney Tasha Jean Kotz for six months following an Agreement for Discipline by Consent. The suspension stems from multiple disciplinary complaints alleging practice-related misconduct, including misrepresenting COVID-19 test results and disclosing client confidences online.

State v. Kierin M. Dennis - Immunity Hearing Decision

The Supreme Court of South Carolina reversed a lower court's decision, ruling that a criminal defendant is not entitled to a second immunity hearing under the Protection of Persons and Property Act following a mistrial. The case is remanded for consideration of other appellate issues.

City of Charleston v. City of North Charleston - Writ of Certiorari Dismissed

The Supreme Court of South Carolina has dismissed the writ of certiorari in the case of City of Charleston v. City of North Charleston. The court determined that the writ was improvidently granted, effectively ending the appellate review of the lower court's decision.

Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League v. SCDES - Natural Gas Pipeline Certification

The Supreme Court of South Carolina affirmed an administrative law court's order granting water quality certification for Dominion Energy's natural gas pipeline project. The Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League had appealed the certification, which is necessary for the company to obtain a federal permit to construct the pipeline.

South Carolina Supreme Court Publicly Reprimands Mark Justin Josephs

The South Carolina Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded attorney Mark Justin Josephs for misconduct including billing discrepancies and failure to maintain financial records. The reprimand stems from an agreement where Josephs admitted to violations of professional conduct rules.