Employment & Labor Law News

Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Recognized by N.C. Peers; 12 Named to 2012 Super Lawyers® Lists
Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh    January 24, 2012

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that twelve of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2012 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers®.

Jamie Hedgepath Earns Certification in Employment and Labor Law
January 23, 2012

Hedgepath, a Member (Partner) in the firm’s Greenville office, is the eighth Nexsen Pruet attorney to earn the designation.

Angus Macaulay Recertified as Employment and Labor Law Specialist
Columbia    January 10, 2012

Macaulay is a Member (Partner) in the firm’s Columbia office and focuses his practice on representing management in employment litigation matters.

North Carolina Attorneys Honored as “Legal Elite”
Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh    January 9, 2012

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that eight of its attorneys have been named to Business North Carolina magazine’s “Legal Elite” list for 2012.

John Cole to Help Businesses Navigate New Legislation
Charlotte    January 5, 2012

Nexsen Pruet attorney John Cole has been appointed as Director of Governmental Affairs for the North Carolina State Council of the Society of Human Resource Management.

"Social media in the workplace"
Charleston    The Post and Courier    December 19, 2011

Charleston's The Post and Courier features an article entitled "Social media in the workplace; Employers must balance the benefits and pitfalls of online interaction" following a webinar hosted by Nexsen Pruet attorneys David Dubberly and William Floyd.

Webinar to Help Businesses Deal with Social Media
Columbia    December 5, 2011

Social media can benefit businesses, but Facebook, Twitter and other sites are leading to new challenges for those who manage and supervise employees. What can you do when a worker complains on a social media page? Can bosses mandate how workers behave on-line? Nexsen Pruet will update businesses on these issues…

Legal Publication Recognizes Five Nexsen Pruet Attorneys
Benchmark Litigation    November 16, 2011

Five attorneys have been recognized by Benchmark Litigation.

Molly Cherry to Chair SC Bar's Employment and Labor Law Section
November 2, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that partner (member) Molly Cherry has been elected Chair of the SC Bar's Employment and Labor Law Section.

Nexsen Pruet Earns Most First Tier Rankings in South Carolina and Charleston
November 1, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce its results in the annual U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. With 47, Nexsen Pruet has the most first-tier rankings in South Carolina. And with 13, Nexsen Pruet has the most first-tier rankings in Charleston.

Eight Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named as “Lawyer of the Year” for 2012
Charleston, Columbia, Greensboro    October 11, 2011

Legal publication The Best Lawyers in America ® has named eight Nexsen Pruet attorneys to its list of the “2012 Lawyers of the Year.” They are Cherie Blackburn, Henry Brown, Mark Knight, Susi McWilliams, Rick Mendoza, Ed Menzie, David Senter and Mary Shahid.

62 Attorneys Named to the 2012 Edition of Best Lawyers®
August 31, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce that 62 of its attorneys have been named to the 2012 edition of Best Lawyers®.

"Crackdown"
"Businesses to bear burden of proving employees’ citizenship as state strengthens illegal immigration laws."
Liz Segrist    GSA Business    July 22, 2011

The July 18th edition of GSA Business details South Carolina's new illegal immigration law in an article entitled "Crackdown - Businesses to bear burden of proving employees’ citizenship as state strengthens illegal immigration laws.""

"SC lawyers breakdown barriers with global networks"
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly    June 15, 2011

South Carolina Lawyers Weekly asks attorney David Dubberly for insight into Nexsen Pruet's relationship with Mackrell International.

Nexsen Pruet Strengthens Employment & Labor Practice; John D. Cole Joins Charlotte Office
Charlotte    June 13, 2011

Cole has represented clients from multiple industries such as retail, transportation, service and financial. His accomplishments include serving as lead counsel before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in a multi-plaintiff Title VII national origin harassment and discrimination case for an international construction company that resulting in an affirmed summary judgment.

Nexsen Pruet Attorneys and Practice Groups Rated Among Top in the Carolinas
Charleston, Columbia, Greenville    June 13, 2011

The newly released 2011 edition of Chambers USA lists fourteen attorneys as “Leaders in their Field” and gives high marks to the firm in six practice areas.

Nexsen Pruet Expands Employment & Labor Practice in NC; Dedria Harper Joins Charlotte office
Charlotte    May 31, 2011

Nexsen Pruet announced today that Dedria L. Harper has joined the firm as an associate in its Charlotte office, where she will concentrate her practice in labor and employment law.

"Wrongful termination suit dismissed"
The Greenville News    May 17, 2011

The Greenville News reports on Nexsen Pruet's defense of Anderson County in a wrongful termination lawsuit.

Nexsen Pruet Utilizes Global Network to Serve Clients
Columbia    May 4, 2011

“Many of our clients need legal advice in multiple countries and they want a law firm that can assist them across the globe,” said Dubberly, who co-chairs the Nexsen Pruet International Group. “Participating actively in Mackrell International makes it easier for us to provide immediate legal assistance just about anywhere Carolinas-based companies do business.”

Attorneys Receive Noteworthy Recognition from Peers
Columbia, Charleston    South Carolina Super Lawyers®    April 8, 2011

Four Nexsen Pruet attorneys have received especially noteworthy recognition in the 2011 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®.

Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Recognized By Peers; Sixteen Named to 2011 Super Lawyers® List for South Carolina
Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Myrtle Beach    March 31, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that sixteen attorneys have been listed in the 2011 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®. Those attorneys practice in firm’s Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Myrtle Beach offices.

"Tell your employees to park before texting"
Charleston Regional Business Report    March 24, 2011

On March 1st, The Charleston Regional Business Journal published an article written by Nexsen Pruet attorneys Molly Hughes Cherry and Jennie Cluverius.

David Robinson to Serve on Wake County Board of Elections
Raleigh    March 2, 2011

Nexsen Pruet attorney David Robinson will serve as a member of the Wake County Board of Elections.

"Liability concerns for employers in a wired world"
Charleston Regional Business Journal    February 16, 2011

On February 15th, The Charleston Regional Business Journal published an article written by Nexsen Pruet attorneys Molly Hughes Cherry and Jennie Cluverius.

Macaulay Elected President-Elect of the SC Bar; Waring to Serve as State Bar Delegate
Columbia, Charleston    January 26, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce that Angus Macaulay has been elected President-Elect of the South Carolina Bar. Brad Waring has been selected to serve as State Bar Delegate to the American Bar Association.

"Murrells Inlet firm violates immigration worker law"
Myrtle Beach    The Sun News    January 25, 2011

Nexsen Pruet attorney Melissa Azallion tells Myrtle Beach's The Sun News about helping clients comply with the S.C. Illegal Immigration reform Act and about how the increasingly complex mix of federal and state laws is causing confusion for businesses.

Attorneys Recognized by North Carolina Super Lawyers®
Charlotte, Greensboro    January 24, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that nine attorneys from the firm’s Greensboro and Charlotte offices have been named to the 2011 list of North Carolina Super Lawyers®. Two attorneys are named as North Carolina “Rising Stars.”

Cherry to Serve on Advisory Board for SC Supreme Court Commission
Charleston    January 21, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that partner (member) Molly Hughes Cherry has agreed to serve on the Employment and Labor Law Specialization Advisory Board.

Three Attorneys Elected as Members
Columbia, Charlotte    January 4, 2011

Nexsen Pruet announced today that Dan Leonardi, Grainger Pierce and Travis Wheeler have been elected Members (partners) of the firm.

North Carolina Attorneys Named to “Legal Elite” List
Charlotte, Greensboro    January 4, 2011

Harper Heckman and David Senter made the list in the Construction law category. Ben Kahn made the list for Bankruptcy law and Grainger Pierce is listed in the Employment law category.

"Experts offer a primer on illegal immigration"
The Island Packet & Beaufort Gazette    November 18, 2010

Nexsen Pruet attorney Melissa Azallion led the forum in Beaufort County on November 17th.

Firm Expands Employment and Labor Law Group; Jimmy Byars Joins Columbia Office As Associate
Columbia    November 3, 2010

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that Jimmy Byars has joined the firm as an associate. He will practice with the Employment and Labor Law Group in Columbia.

"What to expect with a S.C. OSHA inspection"
Columbia Regional Business Report    September 20, 2010

An article written by Nexsen Pruet's David Dubberly entitled "What to expect with a S.C. OSHA inspection" is featured in the September 20th edition of the Columbia Regional Business Report.

"S.C. lawyers update businesses about revamped unemployment system"
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly    September 20, 2010

Nexsen Pruet attorney William Floyd speaks to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly for an article entitled "S.C. lawyers update businesses about revamped unemployment system."

Nexsen Pruet Earns 37 First-Tier Rankings From U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Greenville, Greensboro    U.S. News and World Report & Best Lawyers    September 15, 2010

Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce the firm has earned thirty-seven first-tier rankings in the inaugural edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm also earned seven second and third tier rankings.

Tom Stephenson Elected Chairman of MUSC Board of Trustees
Greenville    August 18, 2010

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that attorney Tom Stephenson has been elected Chairman of the Medical University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees.

Fifty-nine Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers in America®; Five Practice Areas Listed Among Top in the Carolinas
Columbia, Charleston, Charlotte, Greensboro, Greenville, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach    August 5, 2010

Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce that 59 of its attorneys have been named to the 2011 edition of Best Lawyers®.

"Small businesses in S.C. must verify work status starting July 1"
Fred Horlbeck    South Carolina Lawyers Weekly    June 28, 2010

Nexsen Pruet's David Dubberly speaks to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly for an article entitled "Small businesses in S.C. must verify work status starting July 1."

"Q&A with Melissa Azallion, attorney with Nexsen Pruet on Hilton Head Island"
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly    June 21, 2010

The June 21st, 2010 edition of South Carolina Lawyers Weekly features a Q&A article with Nexsen Pruet immigration attorney Melissa Azallion.

Nexsen Pruet Attorneys and Practice Groups Rated Among Top in South Carolina
Charleston, Columbia, Greenville    Chambers USA 2010    June 11, 2010

A leading legal directory has ranked Nexsen Pruet attorneys and practices among the top in South Carolina.

"Small firms to face hiring audits"
Second phase of state's immigration law could mean fines, closures
Charleston Regional Business Journal    June 7, 2010

Nexsen Pruet attorneys Melissa Azallion and David Dubberly share insight into how new immigration audits will impact South Carolina businesses.

"Columbia attorney Angus Macaulay to take office as treasurer of S.C. Bar"
South Carolina Bar news release    Columbia    May 2010

Nexsen Pruet member Angus Macaulay has been elected treasurer of the South Carolina Bar.

"To Google or not to Google? That is the question"
"Caution urged if using Web to research candidates"
Michelle Cater Rash    Greensboro    Triad Business Journal    May 14, 2010

Nexsen Pruet Employment and Labor Law attorney Grainger Pierce tells the Traid Business Journal about the dangers of doing on-line searches to find out about job candidates.

Jennie Cluverius Discusses Social Media and Hiring on "Carolina Works"
Columbia    April 28, 2010

Attorney Jennie Cluverius shares insight about how social media is leading to new advantages and pitfalls for employers and potential employees on "Carolina Works."

Nexsen Pruet Expands Raleigh Office; David Robinson Joins Firm as Special Counsel
Raleigh    April 5, 2010

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that David S. Robinson has joined its Employment and Labor Law Group as Special Counsel.

Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Recognized by Their Peers
South Carolina Super Lawyers®    April 1, 2010

Nineteen Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been named to the 2010 list of South Carolina Super Lawyers®.

Hiring for the HIRE Act: Federal Legislation Offers Substantial Incentives for Bringing on New Workers
March 29, 2010

President Obama signed the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act into law March 18, 2010, with hopes of incentivizing employers to hire workers who have been affected by sprawling rates of unemployment across the country.

Charlotte and Greensboro Attorneys Recognized by North Carolina Super Lawyers®
January 28, 2010

Nine attorneys from the Charlotte and Greensboro offices of Nexsen Pruet have been named to the 2010 list of North Carolina Super Lawyers®. Four more attorneys are named as “North Carolina Rising Stars.”

Two Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Top “Legal Elite” List; Five Recognized By Business North Carolina Magazine
Charlotte, Greensboro    Business North Carolina    2010

Five Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been listed in Business North Carolina magazine’s “Legal Elite.” The listings appear in magazine’s January 2010 issue.

COBRA Subsidy Extended and Expanded
December 30, 2009

On December 19, 2009, President Obama signed into law the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 (2010 DOD Act), part of which extends and expands the program that subsidizes continued health care coverage under COBRA for certain involuntarily terminated employees.

Tom Stephenson Named “Alternative Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year”
Greenville    Best Lawyers    November 19, 2009

Nexsen Pruet attorney Tom Stephenson has been named “Greenville Alternative Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year” for 2010 by Best Lawyers®. In various specialty areas, the publication recognizes one attorney from large legal communities as the “Lawyer of the Year.”

William Floyd on SC's Unemployment Debt
Columbia    SC Business Review    October 22, 2009

Nexsen Pruet employment and labor law attorney William Floyd discusses problems in funding South Carolina's unemployment system with Mike Switzer on the South Carolina Business Review on SC ETV Radio.

Cherie Blackburn Named 'Most Influential Women In Business'
Charleston Regional Business Journal    October 22, 2009

The Charleston Regional Business Journal has named Cherie Blackburn as "Most Influential Women In Business" in the "Executive" Category.

"Immigration experts glad state agrees to back off on surprise inspections"
Hilton Head    The Island Packet    October 16, 2009

Hilton Head's The Island Packet interviewed Nexsen Pruet immigration attorney Melissa Azallion for an October 16th article entitled "Immigration experts glad state agrees to back off on surprise inspections."

"Employers reconcile over immigration status audits"
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly    October 5, 2009

South Carolina Lawyers Weekly interviewed Nexsen Pruet employment and labor law attorney David Dubberly after employers and the S.C. Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation reach an agreement about immigration audits.

"State simplifies immigration audit process"
The Charleston Regional Business Journal    October 2, 2009

The Charleston Regional Business Journal features as article entitled “State simplifies immigration audit process.” The article quotes Nexsen Pruet employment and labor law attorney David Dubberly.

Client Alert: SC Immigration Inspection Update
September 30, 2009

Nexsen Pruet recently conducted an Immigration Compliance and Enforcement webinar. During the webinar we stated that the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce ("Chamber") had helped resolve two of the main concerns raised by the way the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation ("LLR") had been carrying out immigration inspections to enforce the South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act...

"Sick leave, unionization among key legislative issues to monitor"
The Triad Business Journal Benefits Edge    September 2009

Nexsen Pruet special counsel Grainger Pierce is cited as a source for an article in The Triad Business Journal's Benefits Edge entitled "Sick leave unionization among key legislative issues to monitor."

Molly Hughes Cherry & Bob Coble Honored with Leadership in Law Award
SC Lawyers Weekly    September 3, 2009

South Carolina Lawyers Weekly has honored Molly Hughes Cherry and Bob Coble with their Leadership in Law award.

Cherie Blackburn: Influential Women in Business Awards Finalist
Charleston Regional Business Journal    September 3, 2009

Nexsen Pruet's Cherie Blackburn is among twelve Charleston-area women who have been selected as finalists for the Influential Women in Business awards.

Employment Law Alert: Court Upholds Rule Requiring Federal Contractors to Use E-Verify
David Duberly    September 1, 2009

Removing what is likely the last hurdle to implementation, last week a U.S. District Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging implementation of the E-Verify Rule for federal contractors.

"Immigration audits concern businesses"
Charleston Regional Business Journal    August 18, 2009

Nexsen Pruet attorney David Dubberly is interviewed for a Charleston Regional Business Journal article entitled "Immigration audits concern businesses."

Vickie Eslinger named Justice Center’s 2009 Advocate of the Year
Eslinger’s selection marks the first time a woman has been honored as Advocate of the Year.
Columbia    August 11, 2009

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that Victoria L. Eslinger has been named the 2009 Advocate of the Year by the South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center.

Media Outlets Report on Attorneys Selected for The Best Lawyers in America®
Anderson Independent Mail, The Dispatch, Midlands Biz    August 5, 2009

The Anderson Independent Mail, The Dispatch and Midlands Biz featured news items about Nexsen Pruet attorneys being selected for The Best Lawyers in America®.

Fifty-eight Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers in America®
Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Greensboro, Greenville, Myrtle Beach    July 31, 2009

Fifty-eight Nexsen Pruet attorneys will be included in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

"Businesses, lawyers grapple with state's new immigration law"
Hilton Head    The Island Packet    July 25, 2009

Nexsen Pruet immigration attorney Melissa Azallion is quoted in an article in Hilton Head's The Island Packet entitled "Businesses, lawyers grapple with state's new immigration law."

Nexsen Pruet: Only Law Firm Listed for North and South Carolina in "Trade Allies" Directory
Southern Business and Development    July 15, 2009

The new edition of Southern Business & Development magazine features the "1st Annual Trade Allies Directory." Nexsen Pruet is the only law firm listed in both North and South Carolina.

Employment Law Alert - South Carolina Immigration Inspections: Is LLR Going too Far?
Columbia    July 15, 2009

Is the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) going to far when checking to see if businesses are in compliance with the South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act (the Act)?

Is Your Business Prepared To Comply with the SC Illegal Immigration Reform Act?
Hospitality Association of South Carolina    July 2, 2009

The South Carolina Hospitality Association's "Snap Shot" for July 3rd includes an article written by Nexsen Pruet Immigration attorney Melissa Azallion about the SC Illegal Immigration Reform Act.

Client Alert - South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act
July 1, 2009

Starting today, private employers in South Carolina with 100 or more employees must comply with the employment verification requirements of the South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act.

Legal Directory Publisher Ranks Four Nexsen Pruet Practice Areas Among Top in State; Eleven Attorneys Rated for Excellence
Chambers USA    June 12, 2009

The 2009 edition of Chambers USA ranks four of Nexsen Pruet’s practice areas and eleven attorneys among the best in South Carolina.

Rusty Infinger Appointed to South Carolina Legal Services Board
June 9, 2009

Nexsen Pruet announced today that Rusty Infinger has been appointed to serve a term on the board of South Carolina Legal Services.

Vickie Eslinger to Moderate Symposium Celebrating S.C. Women
Columbia    June 3, 2009

Nexsen Pruet attorney Vickie Eslinger will be honored and will moderate a panel at a symposium called "South Carolina Women: Their Lives & Times."

David Dubberly Speaks at International Trade Conference
Charleston    May 26, 2009

Nexsen Pruet attorney David Dubberly spoke today at the 36th Annual South Carolina International Trade Conference in Charleston. Dubberly led a seminar entitled “International Contracting and Dispute Resolution.”

USC Law School Honors Nexsen Pruet Attorneys
Columbia    April 24, 2009

The USC Law School Alumni Association’s Compleat Lawyer Awards Dinner honored two Nexsen Pruet attorneys.

"The International Language of Law"
"Victoria Eslinger holds court from Columbia to Cannes"
David Searls    South Carolina Super Lawyers — April 2009    March 2009

An article entitled "The International Language of Law" profiles Nexsen Pruet attorney Vickie Eslinger in the April 2009 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®.

David Dubberly Recognized in Super Lawyers® Corporate Counsel Edition; Only S.C. Attorney in International Law Category
Columbia    March 2009

Nexsen Pruet attorney David Dubberly has been selected as the only South Carolina attorney for inclusion in Super Lawyers® Corporate Counsel Edition in the practice area of international law.

Two Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Honored with Compleat Lawyer Award
Columbia, SC    March 11, 2009

Nexsen Pruet announces prestigious recognition for two of the firm’s attorneys. Bob Coble has been selected as a Platinum 2009 Compleat Lawyer and Molly Hughes Cherry has been selected as a Silver 2009 Compleat Lawyer.

Nexsen Pruet Event Featured in SC Lawyers Weekly
March 10, 2009

The March 9th edition of SC Lawyers Weekly features a story about Nexsen Pruet's recent briefing on changes to COBRA.

COBRA Changes Impact All Employers Providing Group Health Coverage
Columbia    February 26, 2009

New changes to COBRA will impact almost every employer. Nexsen Pruet's Employment and Labor Law Group responds by holding a special breakfast briefing on Friday, February 27th.

Nexsen Pruet Creates Stimulus Response Team to Help Clients Navigate the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
February 20, 2009

Nexsen Pruet has created a strategic response team to help guide clients who want to secure funds through the new economic stimulus appropriation called the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Governor Appoints Floyd to Disabilities Council
Columbia    February 12, 2009

William Floyd III, an employment and labor attorney in Nexsen Pruet’s Columbia office, has joined The South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council.

"Q&A: Understanding S.C.’s unemployment system"
The State    February 7, 2009

Nexsen Pruet attorney William Floyd was interviewed for a "News Extra" in the Saturday, February 7th, edition of The State.

"Seminar explores how new FMLA, ADA changes will affect employers"
Charleston    January 27, 2009

The January 26th edition of South Carolina Lawyers Weekly features an article about Nexsen Pruet seminars in which employers learned about changes to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Molly Hughes Cherry Named to Board of S.C. Womens Lawyers' Association
Charleston    January 7, 2009

Molly Hughes Cherry, a Member (partner) in Nexsen Pruet’s Charleston office, has been named to the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Womens Lawyers’ Association.

Grainger Pierce, Jr. Quoted about ADA Changes
Greensboro    The Triad Business Journal - "Benefits Edge"    December 22, 2008

Nexsen Pruet Employment and Labor Law attorney Grainger Pierce Jr. is quoted in the latest edition of the Triad Business Journal.

New Year, New Changes to the FMLA and ADA
December 2008

The Employment and Labor Law Practice Group of Nexsen Pruet, LLC will present free breakfast briefings to update human resources professionals on two significant changes that will effect labor and employment laws in 2009.

Susi McWilliams Honored with 2008 Matthew Perry Civility Award
Columbia    December 12, 2008

Nexsen Pruet announced today that Susi McWilliams is the recipient of the 2008 Matthew Perry Civility Award. The Richland County Bar Association presented the award to McWilliams at its annual meeting last night at the Columbia Museum of Art.

"Pouring the water cooler on office romance"
Greenville    GSA Business    December 8, 2008

The December 8th, 2008 edition of GSA Business featured a column written by Nexsen Pruet Employment and Labor Law attorney Grant Burns.

Nexsen Pruet Video Featured on Website
Employment Law Information Network    December 4, 2008

The Employment Law Information Network features Nexsen Pruet on its website.

Video - "Employment Law: How Will the 2008 Election Impact You and Your Business?"
December 3, 2008

Employers can expect that efforts will be made to significantly change employment and labor laws and regulations over the next several months. Nexsen Pruet Employment and Labor Law attorneys David Dubberly, William Floyd, Cherie Blackburn and Mike Brittingham provide a briefing to help clients prepare for the changes.

Employment Law: How Will the 2008 Election Impact You and Your Business?
November 6, 2008

With the election of Senator Barack Obama as President, and the Democratic Party gaining seats in the House of Representatives and the Senate, employers can expect that efforts will be made to significantly change employment and labor laws and regulations over the next several months.

William Floyd joins S.C. Chamber of Commerce Board
Columbia    September 16, 2008

William Floyd III, an employment and labor attorney in Nexsen Pruet’s Columbia office, will serve on the 2008-2009 Board of Directors of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce.

Free Breakfast Briefing for Busy HR Professionals
August 21, 2008

The Employment and Labor Law Practice Group of Nexsen Pruet law firm will present free breakfast briefings to update human resources professionals on the important differences between employees and independent contractors.

Cherie Blackburn Joins Nexsen Pruet's Employment and Labor Group in Charleston
Charleston    August 7, 2008

Charleston, SC — Nexsen Pruet announced that Cherie W. Blackburn has joined the firm as a Partner in its Charleston office, where she will practice with the employment and labor law group.

Legal Directory Publisher Ranks 11 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys for Excellence; Four Practice Areas Rated Among Top in State
June 13, 2008

18 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named Among South Carolina's "Super Lawyers"
April 14, 2008

Free Breakfast Briefings for Busy HR Professionals - FMLA and Unemployment Benefits
April 2008

The Employment and Labor Law Practice Group of Nexsen Pruet, LLC will present free breakfast briefings to update human resources professionals on FMLA and unemployment benefits.

Molly Hughes Named to Wofford College Alumni Executive Council
February 6, 2008

Jenny Cluverius Joins Nexsen Pruet's Employment and Labor Law Practice Group
January 1, 2008

Jennifer L. Cluverius has joined Nexsen Pruet as an associate in the Columbia office, where she will work with the firm’s employment and labor law practice group.

Grainger Pierce Joins Nexsen Pruet's Employment and Labor Law Group
December 31, 2007

C. Grainger Pierce, Jr. has joined Nexsen Pruet in the Charlotte office and will serve as Special Counsel in the firm’s Employment and Labor Law group.

Melissa Azallion Named to Board of Directors for Local Chamber of Commerce
December 4, 2007

Melissa Azallion, a Partner in Nexsen Pruet’s Hilton Head office, has been named to a three-year term on the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Kristian Cross and Andrew Dennis Join Nexsen Pruet's Columbia Office
November 13, 2007

Kristian Cross and Andrew Dennis have joined the Columbia office of Nexsen Pruet as associates, and will work in the business litigation and corporate departments, respectively.

38 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Names To "The Best Lawyers in America 2008"
September 2007

Thirty-eight attorneys from Nexsen Pruet, LLC were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008 – including six who have now earned the honor for 10 years or more.

Legal Publisher Recognizes Ten Nexsen Pruet Attorneys For Excellence; Three Practices Areas Again Rated No. 1
June 21, 2007

Ten Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been named among the top legal practitioners in their fields in the 2007 edition of the Chambers USA Guide, and three of the firm’s practice areas were rated No. 1 in South Carolina.

Nexsen Pruet's Innovation Team To Focus on Start-Up and Emerging Businesses
May 1, 2007

Nexsen Pruet today announced the establishment of an Innovation Team that combines the capabilities of four key practice areas vital to start-up and emerging businesses.

6 Attorneys Named Among NC's "Legal Elite"
January 2007

Business North Carolina magazine has named six attorneys from Nexsen Pruet Adams Kleemeier’s Greensboro office to its “Legal Elite” listing, an honor bestowed by the publication on less than 5 percent of the state’s lawyers.

Nexsen Pruet Elects Four New Members
January 4, 2007

Nexsen Pruet announced that Melissa L. Azallion, Brian C. Bonner, Nikole Setzler Mergo, and Suzanne Guitar Odom have been elected Members (partners) of the firm.

Josh Ellis Joins Nexsen Pruet's Litigation Group
Charleston, SC    October 30, 2006

Joshua L. Ellis has joined the Charleston office of Nexsen Pruet, LLC, where he will serve as an associate in the firm’s business litigation practice group.

32 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named to 2007 Edition of "Best Lawyers in America"
September 11, 2006

Thirty-two attorneys from Nexsen Pruet, LLC have been named to the 2007 edition of Best Lawyers in America – including six who have now earned the honor for 10 years or more.

Mike Pitts Selected for Leadership Greenville
August 28, 2006

Mike Pitts, a Member (Partner) in Nexsen Pruet’s Greenville office, has been selected for the 2006-2007 class of Leadership Greenville.

Molly Hughes Selected for Leadership South Carolina
Charleston, SC    August 1, 2006

Mary L. (“Molly”) Hughes, a Member (partner) in Nexsen Pruet’s Charleston office, has been chosen for the 2007 class of Leadership South Carolina.

Pappas Ends Term As Chair Of NC Bar Association's Bench/Bar Liaison Committee
June 20, 2006

Peter G. Pappas, a Member in the Greensboro office of Nexsen Pruet Adams Kleemeier, PLLC, has completed a two year term as Chair of the Bench/Bar Liaison Committee of the North Carolina Bar Association.

Americans with Disabilities Act UPDATE - Employment Law Briefing Covers Recent Developments
May 9, 2006

Employers constantly struggle with how to apply important ADA requirements to day-to-day issues that arise in the workplace. Please join us for a free breakfast briefing for employers about recent developments under the ADA.

Molly Hughes Earns Spot on "40 Under 40" List From Charleston Regional Business Journal
May 1, 2006

Mary ("Molly") L. Hughes, a Member in Nexsen Pruet's Charleston office, has been named to the Charleston Regional Business Journal's "40 Under 40" list for 2006.

Molly Hughes, John Emerson Certified As Specialists in Employment and Labor Law
March 3, 2006

The South Carolina Supreme Court has certified Nexsen Pruet attorneys Mary ("Molly") L. Hughes and John F. Emerson as Specialists in Employment and Labor Law.

Savannah Business Journal Names Melissa Azallion to "40 Under 40" List
February 27, 2006

Melissa L. Azallion, an attorney in Nexsen Pruet's Hilton Head office, has been selected to the Savannah Business Journal's "40 under 40" list in recognition of her professional and community achievements.

Hilton Head Attorneys Licensed in GA
February 16, 2006

Melissa L. Azallion has been sworn into the Georgia Bar, becoming the third attorney in Nexsen Pruet’s Hilton Head office to be admitted to practice in Georgia as well as South Carolina.

Six Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named Among North Carolina's "Legal Elite"
February 14, 2006

Business North Carolina magazine has named Six attorneys from Nexsen Pruet Adams Kleemeier to its list of the profession's "Legal Elite," an honor bestowed by the publication on just 3 percent of the state’s lawyers.

Melissa Azallion Appointed Vice-Chair of Lowcountry Workforce Investment Board
January 9, 2006

Melissa L. Azallion, an employment and immigration attorney in Nexsen Pruet's Hilton Head office, has been appointed vice chair of the Lowcountry Workforce Investment Board.

Breakfast Briefing for Busy HR Professionals: Understanding Important Employee Benefits Issues
August 21, 2005

The Employment and Labor Law Practice Group of Nexsen Pruet Adams Kleemeier, LLC will present free breakfast briefings to help human resources professionals better understand and identify important employee benefits issues.

Legal Publisher Recognizes Eight Nexsen Pruet Attorneys For Excellence; Three Practices Areas Rated No. 1
June 8, 2005

Eight Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been named among the top legal practitioners in their fields in the 2005-2006 edition of Chambers USA.

5 Lawyers Named Among "Legal Elite" in Business North Carolina Survey
January 10, 2005

Five Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been named among the 2005 "Legal Elite" in a survey by North Carolina Business magazine.

Breakfast Briefing to Help Employers With Workplace Privacy
January 5, 2005

The employment and labor attorneys of Nexsen Pruet, LLC will present free breakfast briefings to employers in North and South Carolina to help them better understand workplace privacy.

Hughes, Wallace, Pitts Elected Members Of Nexsen Pruet
January 4, 2005

Nexsen Pruet, LLC announced today that Mary L. (Molly) Hughes, R. Bruce Wallace, and Michael S. Pitts have been elected as Members of the law firm


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Columbia, SC 29202
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C: 704.222.5324
KFloyd@nexsenpruet.com

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