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Yarborough Applegate Returns to SCAJ Legislative Reception and Leads Young Lawyers Seminar
April 19, 2024

Last week, the Yarborough Applegate team traveled to Columbia to participate in the South Carolina Association for Justice’s 2024 Legislative Reception and annual Young Lawyers Seminar. 

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What Should I Do If I Suspect Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect?
April 15, 2024

Nursing homes have a responsibility to provide elderly residents with proper care. Unfortunately, elders—especially those with dementia or disabilities—are among our population’s most susceptible to abuse.

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Yarborough Applegate Law Firm Continues Support of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
April 4, 2024

Yarborough Applegate is proud to support Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, which is making a difference in Charleston and across South Carolina.

Liam Duffy Shares Insights on Conveying Wrongful Death Damages in Latest Trial Magazine
April 1, 2024

As trial lawyers, we have a unique and weighted charge: telling our client’s story. This is both a responsibility and a privilege, particularly in cases involving wrongful death.

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Attorney Spotlight: Alex Heaton on Journalism Roots, Taking on Amazon, and the Role of Human Connection in Law
March 7, 2024

Alex Heaton shares what has shaped her, what drives her, and what she hopes her lasting legacy will be.

Wrongful Death at Rock Hill Daycare Leads to $16 Million Settlement and Safety Changes 
February 13, 2024

On the eve of trial, Yarborough Applegate secured a $16 million settlement for the parents of a six-month-old infant who died after being improperly placed on his side for a nap at a South Carolina daycare.

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Yarborough Applegate Attorneys Liam Duffy and John Dodds Publish Book, Dealing with Objections to Written Discovery
January 24, 2024

Duffy and Dodds hope the first-of-its-kind release will continue to educate the state Bar and Judiciary on the impropriety of written discovery obstruction and gamesmanship by providing a picture of the judicial landscape on those issues across the state.

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Enhancing Case Value Through Technology: Attorney Liam Duffy Presents at SCAJ’s Advanced Trial Lawyers College
January 9, 2024

Several hundred fellow trial lawyers and other legal professionals attended the seminar, including his talk on “Tech-Savvy Tips for Enhancing Case Value & Improving Evidence Presentations.” 

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Yarborough Applegate Law Firm Welcomes Attorney Megan M. Early-Soppa
January 4, 2024

Most recently a partner at Moseley Marcinak Law Group and having honed her skills navigating complex insurance defense cases, Early-Soppa brings extensive experience in trucking and transportation litigation to the plaintiffs’ side.

A Legacy Case, a Tenacious Team, and a Stronger Community: Yarborough Applegate Reflects on 2023
December 21, 2023

As we close the books on 2023, we wanted to take a moment to recognize the dedicated and passionate team here at Yarborough Applegate, and share some of our longstanding community partners you might be inspired to support this season of giving.

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Holiday Celebrations and Social Host Liability: What You Need to Know
December 19, 2023

With the holiday party season at its peak, now is a great time to refresh on what everyone should know about safe alcohol service in South Carolina.

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Yarborough Applegate Obtains First Jury Verdict in the Country Holding Amazon Liable for Injuries Caused by Blue Delivery Vans
December 15, 2023

This case marks the first time Amazon has tested with a jury the issue of whether it will be held responsible for injuries caused by one of 285,000 drivers it calls independent contractors. 

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