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South Carolina Supreme Court Clarifies Class Action Predominance Requirement in Henson v. SCDC

By Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

July 22, 2026

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For years, South Carolina class action practitioners have repeated a familiar refrain: unlike the federal courts, South Carolina has no “predominance” requirement. In Calvin Henson v. South Carolina Department of Corrections, Op. No. 28343 (S.C. July 22, 2026), the South

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A New SC Supreme Court Decision Protects Ability of Personal Representatives, Guardians, Attorneys in Fact, and Conservators to Serve

By Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

July 15, 2026

For many South Carolinians, serving as a personal representative, guardian, conservator, or agent under a power of attorney is an important way to help a family member or friend through a difficult time. Some families also turn to professional fiduciary

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2026 Georgia Construction Legislation: Contractor Licensing, Permit Review, and Public Roofing

By Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

July 1, 2026

During the 2026 legislative session, the Georgia General Assembly passed, and Governor Brian Kemp signed, several measures affecting the construction industry. The principal changes take effect July 1, 2026, when a rewritten Chapter 14 of Title 43 will begin governing

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U.S. Supreme Court Narrows Post-Tyler Damages in Pung v. Isabella County

By Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

June 23, 2026

In a decision closely watched by local governments, tax-lien investors, and property owners nationwide, the United States Supreme Court just issued its long-anticipated opinion in Pung v. Isabella County, Michigan, No. 25-95, clarifying how “just compensation” is measured following

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Seeing Stars – Welcome to the Age of Enforcement Under the FTC’s Rule on Reviews and Testimonials!

By Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

May 13, 2026

When the Federal Trade Commission published the final Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (the “Rule”) in late 2024, I waited with bated breath for the other shoe to drop; this felt like the dawning of a

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The Supreme Court Changes the Landscape for Contributory Liability

By Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

April 9, 2026

In Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment, No. 24-171, 2026 WL 815823 (U.S. Mar. 25, 2026), the U.S. Supreme Court narrowed the circumstances in which a company may be held contributorily liable for copyright infringement committed by its users.

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Let’s Make a Deal: The DOJ’s New Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy

By Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

March 17, 2026

On March 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a new Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Disclosure Policy that establishes a department-wide framework governing how prosecutors evaluate voluntary self-disclosure, cooperation, and remediation by companies in criminal cases in an

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U.S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Pung v. Isabella County

By Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

March 9, 2026

On February 25, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral argument in Pung v. Isabella County, Michigan, No. 25-95, a case that could materially reshape the constitutional framework governing tax lien foreclosures and surplus equity claims nationwide.

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Administration’s IEEPA Tariffs in Landmark Ruling

By Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

February 20, 2026

Today, February 20, 2026, the US Supreme Court issued its long-awaited and historic decision in the tariff case of Learning Resources, Inc. vs. Trump. The Court ruled against the Trump Administration, 6-3, striking down the Administration’s attempt to impose so-called

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Avoiding Unenforceable Penalties: Georgia’s Take on Liquidated Damages

By Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

January 23, 2026

Liquidated damages clauses are a common feature in contracts across industries, including construction, where they serve as a mechanism to predefine compensation for contractual breaches, including delayed completion. However, under Georgia law, a poorly drafted liquidated damages clause may be

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