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As a general rule, limited liability companies (LLCs) protect business owners’ personal assets from liability for financial obligations, judgments, and other problems the business might experience. But there are situations in which LLC members can face personal liability. It’s important to make sure the LLC is properly formed and in compliance with all legal requirements. …

The party bringing the lawsuit—the plaintiff—is described as the master of his complaint. The United States Supreme Court has even said that the plaintiff is “ordinarily allowed to select whatever forum [she] considers most advantageous.” Atl. Marine Const. Co., Inv. v. U.S. Dist. Court for W. Dist. Of Texas, 134 S. Ct. 568, 581 (2013). …

There’s Justification. And Then There’s Justification. Tortious Interference with Contracts in South Carolina. Whether you’re a hummingbird, a professional golfer, or a distributor of beauty supplies, competition is a fact of life. Mates, trophies and sales territories are valuable, and if you want one, you’re going to have to beat out other people (or birds) …

Limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations, and limited partnerships generally must look to a state’s business organization statutes for answers when disputes arise amongst shareholders or members. South Carolina is no different. South Carolina’s business organization statutes–found in Title 33 of the South Carolina Code–provide remedies for oppressed shareholders, partners, or members of an LLC. Those …

In today’s economy, data is increasingly considered the world’s most valuable business asset. Whether your business is collecting website data to better understand your audience, or your business purchases a list of leads to target, you’re using data to benefit your bottom line. Depending on the data you collect, there is a possibility that some …