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Amazon Services v. SCDOR

2026-03-18

This case involved Amazon Services LLC and the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) regarding sales and use taxes on fees Amazon charged third-party sellers for various services. Amazon argued...

In the Matter of Darrell Scott Fisher, West Greenville Summary Court

2026-03-18

This case involves Darrell Scott Fisher, a former Summary Court Judge in West Greenville, South Carolina, who was publicly reprimanded by the South Carolina Supreme Court for judicial misconduct. The ...

In the Matter of David F. Stoddard

2026-03-18

This case involves David F. Stoddard, an attorney, who was found to have engaged in professional misconduct. The Supreme Court of South Carolina reviewed the findings of the Disciplinary Panel, which ...

In the Matter of Former Judge James E. Crook, Spartanburg County Magistrate Court

2026-03-18

This case involves former Judge James E. Crook, a Spartanburg County Magistrate, who was found to have engaged in misconduct. The South Carolina Supreme Court determined that Judge Crook violated mult...

In the Matter of Judge Curtis G. Clark, Former Abbeville County Master-in-Equity

2026-03-18

This case involves former Judge Curtis G. Clark, who served as the Master-in-Equity for Abbeville County, South Carolina. The Supreme Court of South Carolina found that Judge Clark engaged in miscondu...

Estate of William Pratt v. Amisub of SC, Inc.

2026-03-04

This case involves the Estate of William Pratt suing Amisub of SC, Inc. The core issue revolves around the interpretation and application of a specific South Carolina statute concerning medical malpra...

In the Matter of Tasha Jean Kotz

2026-02-18

This case involves Tasha Jean Kotz, who was appointed as a guardian for her mother. The court later removed Ms. Kotz as guardian due to concerns about her management of her mother's finances, includin...

In the Matter of Mark Justin Josephs

2026-02-11

This case involves a dispute over whether a company, "the Company," could terminate an employee, Mark Justin Josephs, for "gross misconduct." Josephs had been accused of leaking confidential informati...

Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League v. SCDES

2026-01-28

The Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League (BREDL) sued the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) over a permit issued to a company for a hazardous waste incinerator....

State v. Kierin M. Dennis

2026-01-28

This case involves a dispute over whether a defendant, Kierin M. Dennis, could be charged with a crime for allegedly violating a "no-contact" order. The core issue was whether the "no-contact" order w...

Charles Blanchard v. 480 King Street, LLC

2026-01-21

This case involves a dispute over a commercial lease agreement. Charles Blanchard, the tenant, sued 480 King Street, LLC, the landlord, alleging that the landlord breached the lease by failing to main...

National Trust for Historic Preservation v. City of North Charleston

2026-01-21

The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) sued the City of North Charleston, South Carolina, arguing that the city's demolition of the historic Charleston Naval Hospital was illegal. NTHP cl...

Opternative v. South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association

2026-01-21

This case involves a dispute between Opternative, a company that provides an online vision test, and the South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association (SCOPA), a professional organization for optom...

City of Charleston v. City of North Charleston

2026-01-21

This case involves a dispute between the City of Charleston and the City of North Charleston over the ownership and control of a public park, "Park Name." The City of Charleston argued that it had acq...

Spring Valley Interests, LLC v. The Best for Last, LLC

2026-01-07

This case involves a dispute over a real estate contract. Spring Valley Interests, LLC (the buyer) agreed to purchase property from The Best for Last, LLC (the seller). The contract included a financi...

State v. John Joseph Erb

2025-11-26

This case involves a man named John Joseph Erb who was convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The victim testified that Erb pointed a gun at him and threatened to shoot him. Erb claimed...

State v. Kenneth Eastwood

2025-11-19

This case involves a dispute over whether Kenneth Eastwood, a former employee of a company, was wrongfully terminated. The core issue was whether Eastwood's actions constituted a breach of his employm...

David Climer v. Curtis M. Loftis, Jr.

2025-11-12

This case involves a former employee, David Climer, who sued his former employer, Curtis M. Loftis, Jr., alleging wrongful termination and discrimination. Climer claimed he was fired because he report...

SC Public Interest Foundation v. Alan Wilson (2)

2025-11-12

This case involves a public records request made by the South Carolina Public Interest Foundation (SCPIF) to the South Carolina Attorney General's office, headed by Alan Wilson. SCPIF sought access to...

Mark G. Thompson v. Clay Killian

2025-11-05

This case involves a dispute over a settlement agreement between Mark G. Thompson and Clay Killian. Thompson sued Killian, alleging that Killian breached the settlement agreement by failing to pay the...