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Same-Sex Relationships Still Face Discriminatory Processes in South Carolina
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantFriday, June 26, 2015, was a very important day in the history of family law jurisprudence, as the United States Supreme Court finally ruled once and for all that same-sex couples can marry nationwide. Justice Anthony Kennedy authored the opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges, in which the…
Read & Share: The History of Cannabis Prohibition in the U.S.
The History of Cannabis Prohibition in the U.S. The legal status of cannabis in the U.S. isn’t always clear. At the federal level, it is an illegal Schedule I drug. However, individual states have the ability to determine their own laws around cannabis sales and usage. Cannabis was not always illegal at the…
Can I Have My Spouse Tested for Drugs?
One of the most common issues that comes up in divorce and child custody cases in South Carolina is the problem of substance abuse by one or both parties. While the party who wishes to file may have been an eyewitness to this conduct, one of the first questions they ask in a consultation is…
Do Employees That Refuse to Vaccinate for COVID Receive Unemployment?
Breaking News on the 100+ Employee OSHA Rule The federal government today asked the 6th Circuit court of appeals in Ohio (that won the lottery) to immediately lift the stay imposed by the 5th Circuit last week. The 6th Circuit has the power to do this, so stay tuned. Unemployment for those Who Refuse COVID…
OK at Work: Company Holiday Parties
This week on OK at Work, Russell Berger and Sarah Sawyer discuss what companies need to consider when hosting company holiday parties. Employers’ obligations to their employees to provide a harassment-free environment are not limited to the office or work hours. Company-sponsored social events where employees consume alcohol and interact in a more casual atmosphere…
DON’T LET THE “SNAKE ON A PLANE” BITE YOU
After investing considerable time, energy and financial resources, you and your spouse reach a settlement of your claims arising out of the marriage. Now it is time to “seal the deal” by incorporating it into a legally enforceable settlement document. That legal document will define and govern the rights and obligations of you and your…
Alimony for Stay at Home Moms Is on the Decline
Over the past decade there has been a noticeable trend showing alimony for stay-at-home moms (SAHMs) is on the decline – along with others going through a divorce. Though alimony was once seen as common in cases where there is great income disparity, it has become increasingly rare in recent years, to the point that…
Read & Share: Cash Rules Everything Around Christmas
Cash Rules Everything Around Christmas While so-called “shopping holidays” like Cyber Monday and Black Friday have become synonymous with sales at big online retailers like Amazon and are mostly focused on consumer electronics, a majority of these products don’t even make the top 8 when it comes to this year’s Christmas gift preferences. As our…
What is COVID-19 Discrimination? Three Takeaways from Recent EEOC Guidance.
COVID-19 issues seem to be destined to remain at the forefront of the workplace this holiday season. With holiday travel expected to lead to surges nationally, the elimination of the virus in the near future seems unlikely. A significant amount of federal guidance recently has related to the federal contractor and larger employer vaccination mandates….
OK at Work: What Employers Can Be Thankful For
This week on OK at Work, Russell Berger and Sarah Sawyer discuss some of the reasons employers have to give thanks this year. In doing so, we want to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving. We are grateful that you follow along with us every week and look forward to staying connected. Have a great…
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