Employment & Labor Law NewsTom 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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