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"As economy booms and travel rules ease, Myrtle Beach area leaders look to China as international tourism market"
Myrtle Beach    The Sun News    May 16, 2013

Nexsen Pruet attorney David Slough talks to Myrtle Beach's The Sun News about the importance of China to Horry County's tourism growth.

Nexsen Pruet Attorney Corby Anderson Honored with Women in Business Award
Charlotte    Charlotte Business Journal    May 15, 2013

Nexsen Pruet attorney Corby Anderson is one of Charlotte's top women in business as selected by the Charlotte Business Journal.

"Building business relationships on the golf course"
Charlotte    Charlotte Business Journal    May 10, 2013

Attorney Bob Hull speaks with the Charlotte Business Journal about mixing golf and business.

"Merz in $400M bidding war for dermatology firm Obagi"
Greensboro    Triad Business Journal    May 9, 2013

Attorney Bob Baynes was quoted in the Triad Business Journal regarding the unsolicited bid by Merz Pharma to acquire Obagi Medical. He discusses the difference between a strategic buyer and a financial buyer.

"Approval process for bars in downtown Greenville examined"
Greenville, SC    Greenville News    May 9, 2013

Attorney Amy Allen Hinson talks to the Greenville News in an article about the growing number of late-night bars and restaurants in downtown Greenville and how the city can better regulate them.

"Charlie Carter: Nothing Radical In New DENR Mission Statement"
Raleigh    News and Observer    May 7, 2013

Nexsen Pruet attorney Charlie Carter authored a letter to the editor which appeared in the May 6th edition of Raleigh's News and Observer.

"Raleigh lawyer witnessed Watergate history"
Rob Christensen    Raleigh    News and Observer    May 7, 2013

Raleigh's News and Observer writes about how Nexsen Pruet attorney Gene Boyce "has been retelling the story a lot recently" leading up to the the debut of a N.C. Museum of History exhibit that will feature some of Boyce’s papers and memorabilia.

Nexsen Pruet Hosts "Color of Justice" Program
Columbia    May 1, 2013

On Saturday April 27th, the SC Bar Young Lawyers Division held its "Color of Justice" program at Nexsen Pruet's Columbia office.

New Form I-9 Mandatory Use Required Beginning on May 7
David Garrett    Raleigh    May 1, 2013

Starting on May 7, 2013, all employers in the United States may only use the new Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 with a revision date of 03/08/13N to comply with employment eligibility verification requirements under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Recognized By Peers; Twenty-Eight Named to 2013 Super Lawyers® List for South Carolina
Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Myrtle Beach    April 30, 2013

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce the attorneys who have been listed in the 2013 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®.

(Photos)Cherie Blackburn Honored with Compleat Lawyer Gold Award
April 29, 2013

The University of South Carolina Law School Alumni Association hosted the 2013 Compleat Lawyer Awards dinner on April 25th in Columbia.

“The Arrows Point Up - 20 Largest Law Firms”
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly    April 2013

On April 15th, South Carolina Lawyers Weekly published “The Arrows Point Up” a report on the 20 largest law firms in the state.

Bob Coble Speaks at Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony
April 26, 2013

Nexsen Pruet attorney, and former Mayor of Columbia, Bob Coble delivered the keynote address at the Columbia Housing Authority's 26th Annual Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

"Top 25 law firms: The new normal"
"While most firms continue to shrink or stand still, a few have found the key to growth"
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly    April 24, 2013

The April 15th edition of North Carolina's Lawyers Weekly featured the publication's annual look at the state's "Top 25 law firm."

USC Law School to Honor Cherie Blackburn with Compleat Lawyer Gold Award
April 24, 2013

Cherie Blackburn will be honored with the Compleat Lawyer Gold Award from the University of South Carolina School of Law on Thursday, April 25.

"SC Could Get An Early Out Of Amazon Tax Exemption Deal"
April 24, 2013

WFAE, the National Public Radio station in Charlotte, called on Nexsen Pruet attorney Burnie Maybank for insight in a report entitled “SC Could Get An Early Out Of Amazon Tax Exemption Deal.”

Nexsen Pruet Lands Veteran Intellectual Property Attorney; Tim St.Clair Joins Greenville Office
Greenville    April 16, 2013

Intellectual property attorney Tim St.Clair has joined Nexsen Pruet as a member (partner) practicing in the firm’s Greenville office.

"Nexsen Pruet creates communications subsidiary"
Columbia Regional Business Report    April 15, 2013

On April 15th, The Columbia Regional Business Report featured "Nexsen Pruet creates communications subsidiary" in its "Morning Report" e-news blast.

Nexsen Pruet Law Firm Launches NP Strategy; Director says clients often need more than legal advice
Columbia    April 15, 2013

Nexsen Pruet, a law firm with more than 190 attorneys in eight Carolina offices, has formed NP Strategy. The wholly-owned communications subsidiary is comprised of a veteran group of professionals from media, public policy, public relations and business.

"InnoVenture 2013 announces featured presentations for May conference"
Greenville    upstatebizSC.com    April 10, 2013

Nexsen Pruet Corporate Group chair Mark Knight will discuss crowdfunding provisions of the recently enacted JOBS Act at the upcoming InnoVenture 2013 Conference in Greenville.

"Education leaders: Florida holds key to SC literacy fix"
Jamie Self    The State    April 3, 2013

Neil Robinson, Nexsen Pruet attorney and chair of the state’s Education Oversight Committee, shares insight for a report in The State newspaper entitled "Education leaders: Florida holds key to SC literacy fix."

"Buildings, Blueprints & Lawsuits: Architectural Copyright Protections & Liabilities"
Commercial Real Estate Radio with Howard Kline    April 2, 2013

Licensed Patent Attorney Jeff Reichard discusses "the world of architectural copyright protection and what architects, developers and building owners need to know when planning new development" on Commercial Real Estate Radio.

"How SC taxes balance out each other"
Cindi Ross Scoppe | Associate Editor    The State    March 27, 2013

The March 27, 2013 edition of The State features an editorial entitled "How SC taxes balance out each other." Associate editor Cindi Ross Scoppe turned to Nexsen Pruet attorney Burnie Maybank's long-running listserve as she began to examine a new report on taxation in the United States.

Litigator Chris Lam Named to “Forty Under 40” List
Charlotte Business Journal    March 26, 2013

This is the Charlotte Business Journal’s 20th anniversary of the awards program, which recognizes young professionals who have “shaped our community in ways that have made the Charlotte region a better place to do business.”

"The Law: New I-9 Form Shows More Changes May Be In Store For Employers"
MidlandsBiz    March 19, 2013

MidlandsBiz features an article written by Employment and Labor Law attorneys David Dubberly and David Garrett.

"Sweet Carolina: South Carolina Opens Doors to the Worldwide Marketplace"
Jerry Demuth    March 12, 2013

Nexsen Pruet attorney David Dubberly tells Global Trade magazine that "South Carolina has a long history of international trade going back centuries."

Nexsen Pruet Expands Construction Practice; Tracy Vann Joins Charlotte Office
Charlotte    March 12, 2013

Tracy Thompson Vann has joined Nexsen Pruet’s Charlotte office and will serve clients as Special Counsel in the firm’s Construction Law Group.

Bob Coble to Serve 2nd Term as Chair of Columbia World Affairs Council
Columbia    February 26, 2013

The Columbia World Affairs Council has re-elected Nexsen Pruet member (partner) Bob Coble as its Chair.

Jim Price to Receive Leadership in Law Award
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly    February 26, 2013

Nexsen Pruet attorney Jim Price has been named a 2013 Leadership in Law Award winner by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly.

Nexsen Pruet Hires Former Trademark Examiner; Jayne Hunter Joins Intellectual Property Group
Charlotte    February 20, 2013

Jayne Hunter has joined the firm’s Charlotte office as part of its Intellectual Property Group.

Brian Pearce Selected for Triad’s “40 Leaders Under Forty”
Greensboro    Triad Business Journal    February 20, 2013

Nexsen Pruet member (partner) Brian Pearce has been named as one of the Triad’s “40 Leaders Under Forty” for 2013. The Triad Business Journal will honor the recipients at an event on February 28th at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

(VIDEO) "Nexsen Pruet Turns Into Mini-Golf Course for a Day"
Columbia    WLTX News 19    February 15, 2013

CBS affilliate WLTX reports on a recent United Way fundraiser in Nexsen Pruet's Columbia office.

Changes Ahead for North Carolina’s Unemployment Insurance System
Raleigh    February 11, 2013

Private employers, individuals, non-profits and governmental entities may see substantial, swift changes.

Franklin Daniels Appointed to the Medical University of South Carolina Board of Visitors
Myrtle Beach, SC    February 2013

Nexsen Pruet attorney Franklin G. Daniels has been appointed to the Medical University of South Carolina's Board of Visitors.

"Seabrook neighbors draw line in sand"
Bo Peterson    Charleston    The Post and Courier    February 4, 2013

The February 4, 2013 edition of Charleston's The Post and Courier pictured Nexsen Pruet attorney Mary Shahid along with a caption reading "Seabrook beachfront property owner Bill Sansom hired attorney Mary Shahid (pictured) to appeal a permit to recut Capt. Sam’s Inlet."

"Hospitals could pay to expand Medicaid in SC"
Adam Beam    The State    January 31, 2013

“It would, essentially, be the health-care industry taxing itself to pay (it).It’s something that will be on the table.” Nexsen Pruet's Bob Coble on discussions about Medicaid expansion in South Carolina.

Nexsen Pruet Attorney Diana Aguillon becomes North Carolina’s First and Only Foreign Legal Consultant
Raleigh    January 30, 2013

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that Diana Aguillon De La Cruz, has been granted the status of Foreign Legal Consultant by the North Carolina State Bar.

"Gov.'s commission suggests 'clean, honest' ethics plan"
Andrew Shain    The State    January 29, 2013

Nexsen Pruet attorney Susi McWilliams served on the South Carolina Commission on Ethics which presented its plan on Monday, January 28 in Columbia.

South Carolina Bar Honors Billy Wilkins with Trial and Appellate Advocacy Award
Myrtle Beach    January 25, 2013

The South Carolina Bar honored William W. “Billy” Wilkins with its Trial and Appellate Advocacy Award during the Bar’s annual convention in Myrtle Beach.

(Photos) Harold Jacobs and Billy Wilkins Honored at the South Carolina Bar Covention
Myrtle Beach    January 25, 2013

At its annual convention in Myrtle Beach, the South Carolina Bar presented Nexsen Pruet attorney Harold Jacobs with the DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award and Billy Wilkins with the Trial and Appellate Advocacy Award.

Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Recognized by N.C. Peers; 14 Named to 2013 Super Lawyers® Lists
January 24, 2013

Fourteen Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been named "Super Lawyers" in North Carolina.

Seven Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Honored as North Carolina's "Legal Elite"
Business North Carolina

Attorneys Charlie Carter, Harper Heckman, Ben Kahn, John Mabe, David Senter and William Wilcox have all been neamed to Business North Carolina's list of "Legal Elite" for 2013.

South Carolina Bar Foundation Honors Harold Jacobs
Columbia    January 14, 2013

Nexsen Pruet attorney Harold Jacobs has been named as the 2012 DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award recipient.

"Health care, growth will be key for small businesses in 2013"
Raleigh    News & Observer    January 14, 2013

Nexsen Pruet attorney David Robinson speaks to Raleigh's News and Observer about the potential for growth for small businesses in 2013.

Nexsen Pruet International Law Group Scores Major Victory at U.S. Court of International Trade
January 11, 2013

Nexsen Pruet International attorneys David Robinson and David Garrett win major victory for international client.

Ben Kahn Certified as Mediator by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission
January 9, 2013

Nexsen Pruet attorney Ben Kahn has been certified as a mediator by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission.

"Charlotte law firms expanding the scope"
Laura Williams-Tracy    Charlotte Business Journal    January 4, 2013

A news report on how Nexsen Pruet and other firms are "expanding the scope" of services provided to clients.

"New Rules: Though maternity leave requirements vary, many employers are finding it worthwhile to be flexible with new parents"
Columbia    Palmetto Parent

Nexsen Pruet attorney Jennie Cluverius shares insight about employment and labor law with Palmetto Parent magazine.

Nexsen Pruet Elects Six New Members
Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Raleigh    January 2, 2013

Nexsen Pruet has elected six attorneys as Members (Partners) of the firm effective January 1, 2013.

Nexsen Pruet Expands Franchise Practice in Charlotte; Veteran Attorney Ted Pearce Joins Firm
Charlotte    January 2, 2013

Veteran attorney Ted Pearce joins Nexsen Pruet's franchise group.

Nexsen Pruet Expands Litigation Team with Addition of Rachael Lewis Anna in Greenville
Greenville    January 2, 2013

Rachael Lewis Anna has joined Nexsen Pruet's Greenville office and will work with the firm’s Business Litigation and Health Care Practice Groups.