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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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Yarborough Applegate Joins WakeUp Carolina for Giving Breakfast Celebrating Community, Hope, and Family
December 13, 2023

As attorneys for victims of drunk and drugged driving, we are all too familiar with the devastating outcomes of substance abuse. It’s just one of the many reasons we are driven to support the addiction and recovery support nonprofit WakeUp Carolina.

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Attorney Spotlight: Liam Duffy on Trial Practice, the Man in the Arena, and Making it Personal
November 16, 2023

Liam Duffy shares what has shaped him, what drives him, and what he hopes his lasting legacy will be.

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Yarborough Applegate Team Walks Like MADD to Support Victims of Drunk Driving
November 1, 2023

Last weekend, Yarborough Applegate rallied in support of MADD South Carolina at the annual Lowcountry Walk Like MADD fundraiser that raises awareness and funds to eliminate drunk and drugged driving.

What is Insurance Bad Faith?
September 19, 2023

In South Carolina, insurance coverage is a necessary part of life—from home to auto, life to long-term care. We take out policies and work hard to pay our monthly premiums, trusting that should we need to file a claim, our insurer will be there for us. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. 

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Yarborough Applegate Sponsors Neighbors Together 40th Birthday Bash
September 11, 2023

As Neighbors Together celebrates its 40th birthday this week, Yarborough Applegate continues its support of the social service organization by serving as the presenting sponsor of a community Birthday Bash.

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A 2023 Three-Peat: Yarborough Applegate Defends CCBA Softball Championship Title Once Again
September 1, 2023

The ’93 and ’98 Bulls. The ’00s Yankees. The ’02 Lakers. Last month, Yarborough Applegate secured a place in the sports history books among the most esteemed of company: three-peat champs.

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Shene Hawk Talks Trial Prep in Paralegal Magazine
August 24, 2023

Recently, Shene Hawk published an article that lets fellow paralegals in on some of the key trial prep lessons she has learned over the years. 

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An Exciting Re-Election and Continuing to Lead the Pack on Insurance Bad Faith: Highlights from the 2023 SCAJ Annual Convention
August 18, 2023

South Carolina Association for Justice’s 2023 Annual Convention brought trial attorneys from across the state together for three days of legal seminars and professional networking on Hilton Head Island.

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Caitlin Clancy Advises Fellow Litigation Paralegals on “Finding the Calm in the Chaos” 
August 8, 2023

In the inevitable frenzy leading up to and during trial, paralegals play many important roles—chief among them a critical source of calm in the chaos.

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Victims of Alcohol-Related Crimes Beware: S.C. Bill 533 Targets Innocent Victims of Drunk Driving
July 11, 2023

Legislation currently pending before South Carolina’s General Assembly would fundamentally alter our state’s civil justice system and make it harder for innocent victims to pursue justice and be made whole. Our firm is closely watching Senate Bill 533, and in the most recent issue of SCAJ’s Justice Bulletin, Yarborough Applegate attorney Perry Buckner explores what it means for victims.

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