Using the opposing party’s deposition in court
November 10, 2023
There are a number of reasons to take an opposing party’s deposition prior to trial. Such depositions can limit what the other party can credibly
Pet peeve: certificates of service in South Carolina trial courts
October 9, 2020
Can someone please explain why so many attorneys prepare, and often file, certificates of service in South Carolina trial courts? I assume it’s because they
Disciplinary opinion clarifies rules on records subpoenas in family court
November 16, 2016
#79 on my November 14, 2011 list of “One hundred things I don’t know about South Carolina family law,” reads, “Can one issue subpoenas duces
Obtaining electronically stored information in electronically stored format
July 21, 2016
A common idea among litigators is that an excellent way to hide damaging information is to produce it with a whole bunch of innocuous information.
Certificates of service in South Carolina state courts
August 20, 2014
Many attorneys issue certificates of service (also known as proofs of service) with the motions, orders, pleadings and discovery they issue in filed cases. I
Common Rule 11 violations in discovery requests and objections
April 3, 2014
I’m not sure my fellow members of the bar are aware they are doing it, but I see a whole lot of Rule 11 violations
