IMPACT – SCACDL’s Legislative Update
The General Assembly’s looming “crossover week” deadline came to a fast close on Friday, April 8th. This significant week marks when one chamber must pass legislation to be heard in another chamber. For example, a bill introduced in the House must be voted and passed by the House and referred to the Senate for consideration. This year that date is April 10th which happens to fall on a Sunday.
Tips and Reminders for Practitioners: Bonds / Bond Hearings
As a part-time bond court magistrate judge in Richland County for five years, I learned some things about how the system works. I am hoping I can share some insights that might be useful to practitioners.
First, every county and municipality operates differently. The best way to learn the system in a particular jurisdiction is to make friends with the staff and ask questions. They are overworked and overwhelmed, so patience and understanding goes a long way.
Founding Member Profile: Jack B. Swerling
By Fielding Pringle First appeared in The Advocate Vol. 1| No. 2| April 202 Most everyone has a Jack Swerling story and/or knows what a talented and effective lawyer he […]