Anatomy of a Construction Dispute
In 2022, the average value of a construction dispute in the US was $42.8 million. These disputes typically pertain to defective workmanship, project delays, payment disputes, and other common problems that can…
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Legal Update: South Carolina Amends Rule 26 to Enhance Attorney-Expert Communication Protections
In a significant development for civil litigation in South Carolina, the state has recently amended its Rules of Civil Procedure to enhance protections for attorney-expert communications. This change, which aligns South Carolina’s…
Understanding the Differences Between NDAs and Non-Competes
After the FTC issued a final rule banning non-compete agreements nationwide, businesses must be mindful of the impacts that this rule has on their future agreements with employees. While we commented on…
Eminent Domain: Your Rights as a Property Owner
As a property owner, few legal concepts can be more unnerving than the government’s ability to take your land through its power of eminent domain. Also known as condemnation, eminent domain allows…
Understanding the Role of Percipient Expert Witnesses in Personal Injury Cases
In personal injury litigation, the testimony of expert witnesses can be crucial in establishing liability and quantifying damages. While most people are familiar with the role of retained experts who provide opinions…
Taylor Ambrosius Featured in The Primerus Paradigm Spring 2024 Edition
Rosen Hagood Associate Attorney Taylor Ambrosius was featured in the Spring 2024 edition of The Primerus Paradigm. Taylor joined the firm after graduating from the Charleston School of Law in 2022 and…
Legal Update: Retirement Security Rule Updates Who Qualifies as an Investment Advice Fiduciary
The new Retirement Security Rule marks a pivotal shift in the regulation of financial advice provided to retirement investors. This rule redefines who qualifies as an investment advice fiduciary under the Employee…
Legal Update: The Impact of the FTC’s Ban on Non-Competes on Employers and Employees
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule to ban non-compete agreements nationwide. As a law firm that works closely with both employers and employees, we know…
Legal Update: Intentional Interference with Inheritance
What happens when one person influences another to make significant changes to their will or estate plan, causing their beneficiaries to wrongfully lose out on part or all of their inheritance? Many…
Breach of Fiduciary Duty vs. Constructive Fraud
What happens when you rely on a financial or investment advisor to manage your investments only to find that they failed to act in your best interests and protect your money? You…