What's New in Columbia Law

Teaching Kids to Prevent Dog Bites September 13, 2018

We’re the first to admit that at our firm, we’re dog people. Dogs can be the best pets, the best companions, and of course fantastic watch dogs. Dogs can be wonderful for children as well. Dogs offer ...

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Rights of Unwed Fathers in South Carolina August 31, 2018

What rights does an unwed father have? Until paternity is legally established, the unwed father has zero rights toward his child. This may come as a surprise to many unmarried parents in South ...

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Are Federal Employees Eligible for Workers' Compensation? August 15, 2018

Before workers’ compensation laws were enacted in South Carolina, the employer was responsible for employee injuries or fatalities caused by the employer’s negligence. This meant that injured or ...

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Renting an Apartment? Your Background May Be Checked! August 1, 2018

You are looking for a new place to live. Perhaps you had a kid and need a bigger place. Or, perhaps you’re looking in a better neighborhood, or someplace closer to work or your family. Whatever your ...

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Is It Illegal To Wear A Headset While Driving? July 23, 2018

If you moved to South Carolina from a state that outlaws wearing headsets while driving, you may have seen drivers wearing headsets and wondered, “Aren’t they breaking the law?” If you moved from a ...

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Paternity Actions In South Carolina July 19, 2018

To establish “paternity” means to determine who is the legal father of a child. With so many children being born out of wedlock (to unmarried individuals) these days, paternity establishment has ...

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