What's New in Columbia Law

Can I File a Lawsuit for a Dog Bite Injury in South Carolina? September 20, 2022

We all love our pets. We name them, bathe them, pet them, or even dress them up in cute clothes. It can be easy to overly humanize them, forgetting that they are simply animals who’ve grown accustomed ...

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How Malpractice Can Cause Injuries in Newborns September 1, 2022

Childbirth is hard on both the mother and the baby, and some degree of injury should be expected. However, poor medical intervention can cause unnecessary damage to the baby. Medical malpractice can ...

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South Carolina DUID Laws August 31, 2022

When we think of someone “driving under the influence,” we usually assume that they were drinking alcohol. Many substances, however, can impair someone’s driving. Technically, drinking too much coffee ...

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Probation vs. Parole: What’s the Difference? August 15, 2022

So many legal terms sound the same, and these similar words sometimes have similar definitions. It’s easy to get lost, confusing one term for another. The terms “probation” and “parole” may seem the ...

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How An Arrest Can Affect Your Time in College June 21, 2022

Attending college can sometimes feel odd for students. Most of them are legal adults, yet many schools still try to restrict their behavior. Students can be punished for breaking rules as if they were ...

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I’ve Been Accused of Embezzlement. What Now? June 10, 2022

Embezzlement is a crime that involves both theft and fraud. Someone who embezzles does not simply steal money from someone else. When Person A trusts Person B to handle their finances, and Person B ...

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