Law

The utility has asked the U.S. Court of Appeals to halt a temporary 15% rate cut mandated by state regulators that is scheduled to begin with August’s first billing cycle. … Read More

A U.S. district judge has ruled that Charleston’s licensing requirements for tour guides violate the First Amendment. The case was filed on behalf of three Charleston residents who say they were burdened by the city's requirements. … Read More

A federal court has denied for the second time the utility’s request to stop a temporary rate reduction from taking effect. The 15% cut will begin with August’s first billing cycle and also be reflected on some earlier bills. … Read More

Charleston attorney John Kern, who was charged by the SEC in 2013 with aiding and abetting a financier with fraud, was suspended from practicing law for 18 months by the S.C. Supreme Court for professional misconduct. … Read More

The University of South Carolina School of Law will open its Veterans Legal Clinic Monday. The clinic will provide free legal services to veterans living in South Carolina. … Read More