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S.C. Supreme Court deems SAFE grants unconstitutional
The S.C. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Gov. Henry McMaster’s $32 million tuition grant program for private school students violates the state constitution on the grounds that the funds were delivered directly to the schools.
Tri-County Tech and Lander University bridge criminal justice programs
Students graduating from the criminal justice technology program at Tri-County Technical College now can bridge to Lander University’s Bachelor of Science in criminology or paralegal studies programs. Tri-County Technical Colleg
S.C. Supreme Court agrees to hear SAFE Grant Case
The dispute over Gov. Henry McMaster’s private school grant program will be heard by state Supreme Court justices on Sept. 18 after an Orangeburg judge halted the grants on July 22.
World Acceptance Corp. pays $21.7 million for alleged Mexican bribes
Greenville-based World Acceptance Corp. agreed last week to pay $21.7 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, neither admitting nor denying that the company’s former subsidiary violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Lawsuit to halt private school grants passed to S.C. Supreme Court
In the latest move to halt SAFE grants for private school tutition, critics of the program brought the lawsuit against Gov. Henry McMaster to S.C. Supreme Court.
Private school SAFE grants halted by circuit court judge
Gov. Henry McMaster's plans to offer need-based grants to private schools have been halted with a temporary restraining order signed by an Orangeburg County circuit court judge.
S.C. Workers Compensation Commission updates fee schedule
National health care insurance nonprofit Fair Health has teamed up with the S.C. Workers Compensation Commission to update the state’s fee schedule as of April 1.
S.C. medical and business associations support liability protection legislation
The S.C. Manufacturers Alliance, S.C. Chamber of Commerce, S.C. Hospital Association, S.C. Medical Association and S.C. Retail Association commends recomendations for COVID-19 liability immunity legislation.
Viewpoint: Opening up and returning to work
Last month, we discussed ideas on how to manage a business and a workplace amid a pandemic. This month, we discuss opening up your business and returning employees to the workplace.
Nexsen Pruet donates 50 burrito meals to Bon Secours
Nexsen Pruet law firm sponsored 50 meals from Barberitos Southwestern Grill on South Pleasantburg Drive for health care workers at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital on Tuesday.
Viewpoint: Running a business in pandemic requires careful planning
For employers, operating amid a worldwide pandemic is difficult. Managing the core business and doing so in compliance with the federal, state and local laws that govern the workplace is challenging enough.
Attorneys counsel businesses grappling with paid leave act
As the Families First Coronavirus Response Act goes into effect today, small-business owners scramble to clarify the implications, legal and otherwise, it has for their companies.
