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Florence tax preparers plead guilty to federal charges
Federal investigators say Donna Faye Shird and Felicia Renee Shird created false deductions, credits and exemptions on customers' income tax returns in order to falsely inflate refunds and bolster their business.
N.C.-based charity held in contempt for violating solicitation order
The S.C. Administrative Law Court held Miracle House of Hope Ministries in contempt and issued a bench warrant for the arrest of CEO Bruce Little, according to S.C. Secretary of State Mark Hammond's office.
Lexington man pleads guilty to embezzlement
William Tye Grisel pleaded guilty to wire fraud in federal court for using his position and access to company networks and credit cards to embezzle more than $1 million from his employer.
Investigation leads to Medicaid fraud charges
A pair of owners and 7 former employees of New Outlook Second Chance are charged with operating a scheme to receive fraudulent Medicaid payments.
Estate planning now includes electronic considerations
Air miles, loyalty points and social media are among the modern-day concerns facing estate planners and families. While most states have laws concerning digital assets, the resulting legal issues can still be dicey.
Prepare to pay shift workers for extra hour
With Daylight Saving Time ending at 2 a.m. Sunday, people who work overnight shifts will work the 1 a.m. hour twice and must be paid for an extra hour of work, according to federal law.
S.C. attorney general investigating Facebook
Attorney General Alan Wilson is working with his counterparts from 47 other states to investigate possible antitrust violations by the social media platform.
South Carolina to get $4M in medical device settlement
The $4 million awarded to the state is part of a $116.9 million settlement 41 states agreed to with Johnson & Johnson and its Ethicon Inc. subsidiary for deceptive marketing of transvaginal mesh devices.
Richardson new president of state Federal Bar Association chapter
Beth Richardson, a member at Robinson Gray, was sworn in last week. The association has more than 18,000 lawyer members, and the S.C. chapter has more than 400.
Residential care facility operator faces tax charges
A 66-year-old Saluda resident is charged with 3 counts of failing to file tax returns and pay taxes. Idora Hazel Clarke failed to pay $9,750 in state taxes and to report more than $890,000 in gross income, according to arrest warrants.
Supreme Court reassigns judge overseeing V.C. Summer litigation
Former S.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Jean Toal has been assigned to replace 16th Circuit Court Judge John C. Hayes, who has been overseeing the litigation since 2017.
S.C. attorney general joins investigation into Google
The multistate investigation is looking into the tech giant and search engine's business practices in relation to state and federal antitrust laws. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading the probe.
