Why You Should Update Your Estate Plan After Moving to a New State Relocating to a new state is an exciting milestone, whether it’s for a fresh start, a new job, or retirement. However, amidst the flurry of packing and unpacking, many people overlook an essential task: updating your estate plan after moving to another…
A new South Carolina law gives anyone 18 or older who is legally able to buy a handgun the right to carry it in public. 3594 as signed by the Governor on March 7, 2024, authorizes individuals who are not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm to legally possess a firearm openly or concealed without…
The Benefits of Asset Protection in South Carolina. You’ve worked hard to build your wealth, so it’s only natural to want to protect it. Unfortunately, life is full of surprises, and unexpected events like lawsuits, divorce, or creditor claims can quickly erode your financial security. That’s where asset protection comes in! By implementing legal strategies…
After more than 11 months of collaboration, research, conversations, and meetings NEW South Carolina Craft Beer Laws are being proposed in the state legislature. It should be no surprise to anyone that this state heavily favors the distribution tier of the three tier system which in our new post COVID reality crushes a breweries ability…
Why Your LLC Needs An Operating Agreement? Because, failing to have an operating agreement for your limited liability company (“LLC”) is a major mistake that can have serious consequences for you personally and your business. It’s not just a piece of paperwork, it’s a key legal document that outlines the rules and regulations of…
Are Blue Laws about to end in South Carolina? Only 7 of the 50 states still have laws on the books, commonly referred to as “Blue Laws”, which prohibit the retail sale of distilled spirits on Sundays. But that number could drop from seven to six if South Carolina legislators send House Bill 3013 to…
SOUTH CAROLINA’S LIQUOR STORES COULD BE ALLOWED TO OPEN ON SUNDAYS On January 27, 2022 business owners, community organizations, and individual consumers announced the official launch of Cheers! Let South Carolina Decide, a state, grassroots coalition working to pass House Bill 3013, which would allow South Carolinians the right to vote on if liquor stores…
A new Bill requiring businesses serving liquor to earn majority of their revenue from food, non-alcoholic drinks is in the legislative pipeline Are South Carolina Alcohol Laws about to get more Restrictive? Bill S.536, which received a committee hearing Wednesday, would require businesses serving liquor-based drinks to earn at least 51% of their total revenue from…
In 2020, the South Carolina General Assembly passed three bills pertaining to alcohol. As we head full steam into 2021 lets recap some 2020 legislative changes that pertain to alcohol. Below are a few highlights from each bill along with a link to full content of the bill. If you have any questions, please contact…
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…
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…
