Preservation of Lien Rights
Distilled down to its absolute essentials, a mechanic’s lien is a way for tradespeople to make sure they get paid for their work. As straightforward as this seems, the purpose and operation…
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Who Will Decide Your Case: Judge or Jury?
The party bringing the lawsuit—the plaintiff—is described as the master of his complaint. The United States Supreme Court has even said that the plaintiff is “ordinarily allowed to select whatever forum [she]…
The Defense of Time Limitations in Construction Defect Cases
Potential liability of contractors for construction defects does not end upon the completion of a project. A contractor’s risk of liability for construction defects is determined by two types of defenses with…
Family Court Sanctions
Family law is not like other kinds of law. If you’re a corporate lawyer, or a tax attorney, or a land use lawyer, your clients are either businesses, or at most, you…
Rosen Hagood Law Firm Announces the Addition of F. Truett Nettles, II as Of Counsel
Charleston, SC. (December 8, 2020) – Rosen Hagood is pleased to announce that F. Truett Nettles, II has joined the firm as Of Counsel. “We are pleased to have Truett join the…
The Growing Threat of Deepfakes to the Legal Profession – Part Two
In our last post, we explained what a deepfake is, its growing sophistication, and its role in the practice of law. Now that you understand what deepfakes are and why they are…
The Growing Threat of Deepfakes to the Legal Profession
Once upon a time, people worried that Adobe Photoshop would enable anyone around the world to create images so lifelike that history itself could be rewritten with just a little experience in…
Rosen Hagood Stands United Against Systemic Racial Injustice
We at Rosen Hagood stand united against systemic racial injustice affecting our society every day. Discrimination and violence, especially against people of color, is embedded in our nation’s history. Rosen Hagood, as…
Rosen Hagood Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease and support for continued research in hopes of finding a cure. Second only to skin cancer, breast…
What You Need To Know About “Ban the Box” and Fair Chance Hiring Laws
Municipalities across the country, including some here in South Carolina, are adopting so-called “Ban the Box” ordinances. These laws are designed to prevent employers from asking job applicants about their criminal histories,…