WHAT IS A GUN TRUST? A Gun Trust is the generic term for an irrevocable or revocable trust that takes title to firearms. “Gun Trusts” are sometimes known as NFA Firearms Trusts, Firearms Trusts, or Firearms Revocable Trusts. Any legally owned firearm can be placed under a gun trust. But, these trusts are particularly applicable to weapons…
Many of our commercial real estate clients are asking for guidance about the ramifications of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its impact on their businesses and leases. To address this global health crisis, in South Carolina Governor McMaster has issued executive orders that among other things close all non essential businesses, restrict restaurants from…
Gun Trusts in South Carolina provide important advantages to owners of NFA firearms, including: All Co-Trustees Can Use and Possess the NFA Firearms Registered to the South Carolina Gun Trust NFA firearms registered to a South Carolina gun trust can be used and possessed by more than one person. The settlor of a South Carolina…
South Carolina residents are allowed to use and possess the following types of NFA firearms and devices: Silencers Silencers (also known as suppressors or mufflers) are devices attached to or part of a barrel of a firearm or air gun that reduces audible noise and visible muzzle flash. A $200 tax is required to be…
Most of you have heard about the three-tier system when you were at your local brewery or distillery or craft beer festival. However, if you are like most people you don’t know much about it or how it pertains to your favorite beverage provider, or how it impacts you. Let’s try to make it a little…
Is Shift Beer a Liability? Anyone who has worked in a brewery or knows people that do is familiar with the industry norm that free beer for employees is a perk. Is there liability with shift beer? The attached article and link gives a little food for thought, or should we say craft beer for thought, when considering the…
Social Media. Everyone is doing it, BUT are you exposed to claims?!? What you don’t consider when engaging in social media on behalf of your company can create legal issues and expose your company to claims. Claims can range from slander to intellectual property infringement. Literally your errors and those of your employees can be exposed to…
Things are really brewing in South Carolina and the craft beer laws are changing to reflect this! If you could not attend the discussion on the state of South Carolina craft beer laws, you can watch a video of the event as South Carolina Attorneys At Law, LLC founder Brad Thomas, who is also the in house legal counsel for the Anderson South…
Why incorporating your business is a smart idea (don’t forget to click on the links to read more detailed articles): Protecting Your Personal Assets: The debts of a corporation or limited liability company belong to the entity, and not to you personally (unless you personally guaranteed those debts). Incorporating your business will typically protect your personal assets…
Liquor drinks In South Carolina breweries?!? You read that correctly… Did you know Bill 974 was introduced in the South Carolina Senate on January 13, 2016 and it seeks to allow breweries licensed to sell beer and wine for on-premises consumption to also apply for a retail on-premises consumption permit for the sale of distilled…
Calling all entrepreneurs, America’s largest seed fund is coming to Greenville!! This event is a great opportunity to get in front of program managers from the 11 participating agencies representing $2.5 billion in early-stage funding. About the Event: If you’re an innovator, entrepreneur, researcher or small technology firm, don’t miss this opportunity! The SBIR Road…
Trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, and patents are all common types of intellectual property. Intellectual property or IP refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. The business world is highly competitive, and it pays to stake claim to and protect your IP. This is ESPECIALLY…
