Does SC Have a Trade Secrets Privilege?

Does SC Have a Trade Secrets Privilege?

Last week, on the same day that I wrote about whether corporate profits and trade secrets are more important than a defendant’s constitutional rights, the SC Supreme Court may have answered the question for us… In Hartsock v. Goodyear, the SC Supreme Court answered a...
What is Misprision of a Felony in SC?

What is Misprision of a Felony in SC?

Prosecutors say an Uber driver hid the body of a Myrtle Beach woman who overdosed on heroin and cocaine after picking her up for a ride. The woman had been reported missing before her body was found in Tabor City, N.C. The driver is charged with misprision of a felony...
Corporate Profits over Constitutional Rights?

Corporate Profits over Constitutional Rights?

When you are accused of a crime, you have a constitutional right to know who is accusing you. When they present evidence against you, you have a right to see the evidence and challenge it. When new technology comes along, prosecutors will often fight to keep the...
Are There Gangs in Horry County, SC?

Are There Gangs in Horry County, SC?

Are there gangs in Myrtle Beach and Conway, SC? Law enforcement officials say there are, and that drastic measures are needed to protect residents from the kinds of big-city gang activity that might creep into the area. According to law enforcement, there are multiple...

Backpage Owners Arrested for Facilitating Prostitution

Backpage.com, which has long been accused of involvement in child sex trafficking, was seized by federal authorities last week. Days later, founders Michael Lacey and James Larkin, as well as several others associated with the site, were arrested after a grand jury...