South Carolina Supreme Court

Estate of William Pratt v. Amisub of SC, Inc. - Certiorari Dismissed

The Supreme Court of South Carolina has dismissed a writ of certiorari in the case of Estate of William Pratt v. Amisub of SC, Inc. The court found the writ was improvidently granted, effectively upholding the lower court's decision without further review on the merits. This action pertains to appellate case number 2025-000563.

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.

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.

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.

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.