EPA Announces a More Stringent Standard for Soot Particles
On December 14, the US Environmental Protection Agency revised the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particle Pollution, announcing a more stringent standard for harmful fine particle pollution, known as PM2.5, including soot. In response to a federal court order declaring the standards too weak to adequately protect public health, the final rule sets an…
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Wyche at Work: December Employment Update
Prepared by Ted Gentry December 2012 2012 in Review: South Carolina Legislative Changes On the employment front, 2012 will most likely be noted in South Carolina for the National Labor Relations Board’s bold initiatives to protect employees’ rights to unionize and record unemployment rates. Against that backdrop, the South Carolina Legislature passed two employment-related laws that…
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A New Generation in Legal Literacy: Review of Jo S. Kittinger’s “Breath of Hope”
As published in Clearinghouse Review – read the full article here. November-December 2012 By Jo Watson Hackl This article was first published in 46 Clearinghouse Review: Journal of Poverty Law and Policy 367 (November-December 2012) copyright sign 2012 Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law As any lawyer who works with low-income people knows, increasing…
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Changes On the Way for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
Changes may be in store in 2013 to the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), which has become the first step of environmental due diligence in the real estate world. The ESA is prepared as a part of most commercial transactions involving real estate and identifies known or potential environmental liabilities on the subject property,…
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BikeShare is Coming to Greenville!
Greenville B-Cycle has announced that it will launch a BikeShare program here in Greenville in the Spring of 2013. The program will provide community members and visitors an active way to get around town by providing access to rental bicycles. Greenville B-Cycle, an idea initiated by Leadership Greenville Class 37, is a partnership between Upstate…
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The FTC Has Released New Green Guides
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released its Final Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims. Known as the Green Guides, they update and supplement the agency’s prior guidance on green marketing. The Green Guides offer direction to marketers about how to make non-deceptive environmental marketing claims about products and services. Failure to comply…
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Wyche at Work: November Employment Update
Prepared by Ted Gentry November 2012 Holiday Parties We don’t want to dampen your holiday cheer, but there are a few ways employers can reduce the risk of legal problems that can arise during employer-sponsored holiday parties: Avoid customs that are not workplace appropriate (i.e., exchanging risqué gifts). Inappropriate conduct at a holiday party can later…
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Rep. Vick, Sen. Pinckney election protests denied
The State The November 27, 2012 edition of The State features an article entitled “Rep. Vick, Sen. Pinckney election protests denied” written by Jeffrey Collins. Collins writes that “The South Carolina Election Commission turned aside protests Tuesday over Democratic State Rep. Ted Vick’s re-election in Chesterfield County and Democratic Sen. Clementa Pinckney’s re-election in the…
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Wyche Named Official Climate Challenge Partner by American Bar Association and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The American Bar Association (ABA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently named Wyche an official “Climate Challenge Partner.” This distinction is given to law firms that have taken steps to become better environmental and energy stewards. Wyche has a long history of leading preservation and conservation efforts, so of course we were excited…
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Wyche Named Official Climate Challenge Partner by the American Bar Association and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
GREENVILLE, S.C. – The American Bar Association (ABA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently named Wyche, P.A. an official “Climate Challenge Partner.” This distinction is given to law firms that have taken steps to become better environmental and energy stewards. “Wyche has a long history of leading preservation and conservation efforts, so of…
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EPA Takes Enforcement Action Against 16 Businesses for Alleged Violations of the Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
On November 14, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced 16 enforcement actions for alleged violations of its Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, which governs construction activities that disturb lead-based paint. The Rule, which took effect in 2010, requires that contractors who work on pre-1978 dwellings and child-occupied facilities be trained to use lead-safe…
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SC Isolated Wetlands and Carolina Bays Task Force Indicates Preference for Protection Through Conservation Easements
The SC Isolated Wetlands and Carolina Bays Task Force, created by the South Carolina General Assembly in June of this year to review and study isolated wetlands and make findings and recommendations, met on Tuesday, November 13. The Task Force indicated it prefers to protect the Carolina Bays and isolated wetlands through conservation easements instead…
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Wyche receives prestigious YMCA Red Triangle Award
Greer Today The November 9 edition of Greer Today featured an article entitled “”Wyche receives prestigious YMCA Red Triangle Award.” The article highlights that Wyche attorney, Tommy Wyche, received on November 8, 2012 the YMCA Red Triangle Award, joining a select group of 20 previous winners since the Greenville YMCA opened in 1876. Red Triangle…
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Wyche Recognized as a Top Tier Law Firm in 2013 “Best Law Firm” Rankings by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers®
GREENVILLE, S.C. – U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers have released the 2013 “Best Law Firms” rankings and Wyche once again received stellar rankings across a broad range of practice areas. These rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys…
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Wyche at Work: October Employment Update
Prepared by Ted Gentry October 2012 Voting Leave Laws With Election Day drawing near, you may get some questions from employees about taking off time from work to vote. South Carolina does not mandate “voting leave” for employees, though companies are free to establish policies that permit voting during the workday. Other states (Georgia and Alabama,…
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SC Isolated Wetlands and Carolina Bays Task Force’s Next Meeting
The SC Isolated Wetlands and Carolina Bays Task Force was created by the South Carolina General Assembly in June of this year to review and study isolated wetlands and make findings and recommendations. The next meeting of the Task Force will be held on Tuesday, November 13 in Room 105 of the Gressette Building, 1101…
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EPA Launches App for Checking the Health of Waterways
In celebration of the fortieth anniversary of the Clean Water Act, EPA has launched a new app and website that provide user-friendly information on the health of thousands of streams, rivers, and lakes across the nation. Called “How’s my Waterway,” the app and website can be accessed through smart phones, tablets, and desktop computers. Users…
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City of Columbia Close to Agreement with EPA over Sewer System
The State newspaper is reporting that the Environmental Protection Agency and the City of Columbia are close to finalizing a consent agreement that will impose a fine on Columbia of between $1 and $1.5 million for problems with the city’s sewer system, the largest in South Carolina. Aging sewer lines blocked by roots and grease…
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Summary of Considerations for Allocating Environmental Liabilities in Transactions
Prepared by Wyche attorneys: Rita Bolt Barker & Maurie Lawrence Below is a summary of considerations that parties may want to consider in allocating environmental liabilities. This summary is not exhaustive, as considerations vary for each transaction. For example, this summary does not address the various types of deal structures. Download a PDF version of…
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Sample Buyer’s Environmental Due Diligence Checklist
Prepared by Wyche attorney: Rita Bolt Barker & Maurie Lawrence This checklist is intended to be used only as a suggested template for conducting environmental due diligence. The scope of environmental due diligence is deal-specific and will be dependent upon a variety of factors, including the buyer’s knowledge of the site and operations, level of…
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EPA Names Twelve New Sites to the National Priorities List
Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) named twelve new hazardous waste sites to the National Priorities List (NPL) for cleanup under the Superfund program. The list includes sites across the United States, including a former wood treating facility in Yadkinville, NC and an electroplating facility in Vincent, Alabama. EPA has also proposed to add…
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Wyche at Work: September Employment Update
Prepared by Ted Gentry September 2012 Avoiding Pitfalls in Overtime Calculations An employer’s failure to follow the overtime pay requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) can be costly and result in lawsuits, fines and possibly criminal prosecution. The FLSA requires that a non-exempt employee receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40…
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SCDHEC Faces Permit Backlog
According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC), 503 of the state’s 3,693 active pollution control permits have expired. Most of the expired permits are for water and air discharges. The agency’s director Catherine Templeton has said that SCDHEC will work to expedite review of replacement permits. Until they are reissued,…
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Congratulations to Greenville for Winning the EPA’s Clean Air Excellence Award
The City and County of Greenville were recognized by the EPA as a winner of this year’s Clean Air Excellence Award for their innovative Electric Vehicle (EV) Ecosystem Pilot Project. The EV Ecosystem Pilot Project was created to provide area companies, residents and visitors access to electric vehicles and charging stations. The City and County…
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Upcoming Seminar on Managing Environmental Risks in Business Transactions
Wyche is hosting a roundtable on Thursday, September 27 on the key environmental risks facing businesses today. We’ll have a panel of experts who will weigh in on the environmental issues that may arise during various phases in a transaction, from performing due diligence to negotiating a purchase and sale agreement to securing environmental insurance. …
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City of Greenville Dedicates Riverplace Bell Tower and Carillon to Tommy Wyche
GTV-15, the City of Greenville Television On September 6, 2012, the City of Greenville posted a video on GTV-15, the city’s YouTube channel, showing the ceremony which took place on August 23, 2012 to dedicate the new Riverplace Bell Tower and Carillon to Tommy Wyche. Mayor Knox White was joined by representatives from Hughes Development…
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DHEC Announces Plan for New Group of Staff to Assist in Permitting Process
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control intends to dedicate a new group of five staff members to help guide businesses through the permitting process. DHEC Director Catherine Templeton announced the plan recently at a meeting of the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association. Noting that many businesses planning to open or expand facilities require…
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Wyche at Work: August Employment Update
Prepared by Ted Gentry August 2012 Wyche Achieves Major Victory for Employers Before South Carolina Supreme Court In an appeal handled by Wyche litigator Henry Parr, the South Carolina Supreme Court issued a significant decision favoring employers seeking to enforce confidentiality agreements. For example, the Court noted that a lack of time limit in a confidentiality…
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More Wyche Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers in America® Than Ever Before
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Wyche is pleased to announce that 22 Wyche lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the latest edition of The Best Lawyers in America® (Copyright 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Because Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which more than 36,000 leading attorneys…
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SC Isolated Wetlands Taskforce Meeting in September
In June, the South Carolina General Assembly amended the Pollution Control Act (“PCA”) to address the Smith Land case. In that case, the South Carolina Supreme Court interpreted the PCA to require all discharges into the environment to be covered by a permit from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (“DHEC”) and…
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Senate Committee Approves the Safe Chemicals Act
On July 25, 2012, the US Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works approved S. 847, the Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, which, if passed, would revamp the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA) by requiring chemical companies to provide more health and safety information about their products and empowering regulators to force dangerous…
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The Basics of Carbon Trading
“Carbon Trading” refers to a group of market-based approaches currently being used in various countries to regulate and reduce the emission of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. A market for carbon trading can result in two different ways. First, a regulatory body—typically a government—may cap the amount of carbon dioxide that a source (such…
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“The Timeless Ambition of Tommy Wyche”
The Greenville Business Magazine The August 2012 edition of The Greenville Business Magazine featured an article written by Brandy Woods Snow entitled “The Timeless Ambition of Tommy Wyche.” The full piece is included below, republished with permission from the magazine. Lawyer. Photographer. Author. Inventor. Musician. Champion tennis player. Conservationist. Supporter of the arts. Son, husband,…
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The Greenville Business Magazine Recognizes More Wyche Lawyers as “Legal Elite” Than Any Other Firm
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Greenville Business Magazine has recognized fifteen Wyche attorneys as the area’s “Legal Elite,” more than any other firm in the Upstate. In its first-ever survey, the magazine sent emails to 850 Greenville-area lawyers and asked them who, in their opinions, were the best lawyers in 20 practice areas. A total of 95…
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Court of Appeals Upholds EPA Greenhouse Gas Regulations
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has issued an important opinion regarding the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. The opinion is the product of an action brought by a coalition of industrial companies and states against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The events leading up to the court’s…
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Wyche at Work: July Employment Update
Prepared by Ted Gentry July 2012 There They Go Again: NLRB Imperialism The National Labor Relations Board has published a new webpage for employees which, according to the accompanying NLRB press release, “describes the rights of employees to act together for their mutual aid and protection, even if they are not in a union.” The NLRB’s…
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DHEC’s Environmental Assistance Conference
DHEC is hosting its annual Environmental Assistance Conference, aimed at advising businesses on compliance issues, on November 7, 2012 at the Columbia Convention Center. The agenda will include topics such as preparing for agency inspections, the enforcement process, and air, stormwater and wastewater permitting. Register here.
Can Your Facebook Account Cost You Your Job?
Interview with Ted Gentry As heard on “The South Carolina Business Review” with Mike Switzer Broadcast Friday, July 13, 2012 Read the transcript below: Those of us with social media accounts are constantly warned not to post embarrassing items. It’s now part of conventional wisdom that indiscreet posts could keep you from getting – or…
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Client and Peer Reviews Encourage High Rankings for Wyche in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Wyche, P.A. is once again recognized in every practice area listed for the state of South Carolina in the 2012 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (“Chambers”). These practice areas are Litigation, Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. In addition, nine Wyche attorneys were singled out…
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Are Unpaid Interns Legal?
Interview with Ted Gentry As heard on “The South Carolina Business Review” with Mike Switzer Broadcast Thursday, June 28, 2012 Read the transcript below: As summer approaches, industrious students are eager to gain workplace experience and make connections with potential employers, and businesses will always welcome some low-cost help. As a result of these pressures,…
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Environmental Groups Take Aim at Coal Ash Ponds
Environmental organizations have filed actions against two South Carolina power companies that operate coal-fired power plants. The actions seek the cleanup of waste ponds where coal ash is stored. In January the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation filed suit against South Carolina Electric and Gas in federal district court, seeking cleanup of waste ponds at SCE&G’s Eastover…
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DHEC Finalizes its Surface Water Withdrawal Regulation
DHEC Regulation 61-119, governing surface water withdrawal, permitting, use and reporting, became effective June 22, 2012. Some highlights from the Regulation: The Regulation requires existing surface water withdrawers to submit a permit application within 180 days of the Regulation’s effective date. New surface water withdrawers must apply for and obtain a valid permit before making…
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Berger Group of Companies’ Acquisition of Ranger International Services Group, Inc. Receives Three “Deal of the Year” Awards
GREENVILLE, S.C. – At the 2nd Annual Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) New York Champion’s Awards event held at Sotheby’s New York, the acquisition of Ranger International Services Group, Inc. (now known as Louis Berger Services, Inc.) by the Berger Group of Companies took home three separate “Deal of the Year” awards. Wyche represented Ranger…
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Protecting the Blue Ridge Escarpment
Back in the early 1970s, our colleague, Tommy Wyche, known as “the godfather of conservation” in South Carolina, began his efforts to protect the Blue Ridge Escarpment, a mountain bridge of approximately 400,000 acres that stretches across the Upstate. His efforts, which utilize the legal tools of conservation easements and land trusts, have resulted in…
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Wyche at Work: June Employment Update
Prepared by Ted Gentry June 2012 Statistics for Discrimination Charges Now Available Online The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) just posted statistics for private sector workplace discrimination charges. With 1,370 total charges in Fiscal Year 2011, South Carolina accounted for 1.4% of the total workplace discrimination charges nation-wide. Here is a breakdown, by frequency of type…
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Governor Haley Signs Amended SC Pollution Control Act
After much negotiation, on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, Governor Haley signed into law the amended South Carolina Pollution Control Act (R255, H4654). As expected, the compromise between business and environmental groups, which postpones the creation of an isolated wetlands regulatory program and excludes private rights of action under the Act, is in the final version…
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The South Carolina SUPERB Fund: A Tool for Remediating Petroleum Releases
Since 1988, South Carolina’s SUPERB program—State Underground Petroleum Environmental Response Bank—has provided funding to owners and operators of qualified underground storage tanks (USTs) for remediation efforts following a petroleum release. Generated through a ½ cent state gasoline tax and registration fees from UST owners, SUPERB covers reasonable remediation efforts in excess of $25,000 up to…
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Pollution Control Act Compromise
After months of debate, this week business and environmental groups reached a compromise regarding amendments to South Carolina’s Pollution Control Act. In the wake of the uncertainty created by the SC Supreme Court’s Smith Land ruling, environmental groups have been advocating for the creation of an isolated wetlands regulatory program. The business community objected, noting…
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South Carolina Conservation Bank Extended
On May 14, 2012, South Carolina governor Nikki Haley signed into law a five-year extension of the South Carolina Conservation Bank. The Bank’s authorization had been set to expire in 2013, but the new bill extends the Bank through 2018. Since its establishment in 2002, the Bank has helped to preserve nearly 160,000 acres of…
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Wyche at Work: May Employment Law Update
Prepared by Ted Gentry May 2012 EEOC Issues Enforcement Guidance on Employer Use of Arrest and Conviction Records Following several public meetings, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued an Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions Under Title VII. In light of the EEOC’s recent $3.13 million…
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Wyche at Work: April Employment Law Update
Prepared by Ted Gentry April 2012 NLRB Posting Not Required in SC … For Now We have previously discussed the recent National Labor Relations Board regulation requiring employers to post a notice advising employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act. With an effective date of April 30, 2012, South Carolina employers had been…
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Court rules against Florence County treasurer
Scnow.com Scnow.com, part of The Morning News, featured an article on April 19, 2012 entitled “Court rules against Florence County treasurer” written by John Sweeney. Sweeney writes that “The war between the Florence County Council and Florence County treasurer may be winding down after the issuance of a court order saying the treasurer effectively broke…
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Court Sides with Wyche Lawyers and Rejects Elected Official’s Challenges to County Council’s Constitutional Authority
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Wyche attorneys John Moylan and Matthew Richardson represented Florence County Council in two lawsuits brought by the Florence County Treasurer, Dean C. Fowler, Jr., that raised constitutional challenges to the authority of County Council. In an Order signed this week, the Court sided with Wyche and Florence County Council, ruling in favor…
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SC Supreme Court to Hear Savannah Port Dredging Dispute
The SC Supreme Court will exercise original jurisdiction over an issue involving agency authority in the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP). Several environmental groups have asked the Court to determine which state agency, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) or the Savannah River Maritime Commission (SRMC), had authority to issue a permit to…
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Approves S.C. Reactors
On Friday, Scana Corp. received approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission by a 4-1 vote for the construction and operation of two units at a plant 26 miles northwest of Columbia. The Chairman of the Commission dissented, citing pending safety rules in response to the nuclear disaster at Fukishima Dai-lchi in Japan last year. …
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Thirteen Wyche Attorneys Recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers; Wallace Lightsey Named One of Top Twenty Five
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Thirteen Wyche attorneys were recognized in 2012 by South Carolina Super Lawyers, a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have obtained a high degree of peer recognition and professional accomplishment. Wallace Lightsey, Chair of Wyche’s Executive Committee, received special recognition as one of South Carolina’s top…
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Jo Watson Hackl: Stellar Leader
An Interview with Jo Watson Hackl, as seen on the blog, Nerdy Chicks Rule Nerdy Chicks Rule is a blog launched by Kami Kinard which celebrates the accomplishments of females who aren’t afraid to use brain power. On the blog, Kinard features weekly interviews with “cool nerdy chicks” and our very own Jo Watson Hackl…
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Wyche at Work: March Employment Law Update
Prepared by Ted Gentry March 2012 NLRB Issues Second Report Challenging Social Media Policies The Office of the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board recently issued Memorandum OM 12-31 summarizing the Board’s findings on 14 social media cases. This is the second such report – the first, OM 11-74, was issued August 18,…
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Wyche Attorneys Secure a $1.4 Million Verdict for Frank Betz Associates, Inc. in Architectural Works Copyright Infringement Case
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Wyche attorneys Wallace K. Lightsey and Troy A. Tessier secured a $1.4 million verdict for Frank Betz Associates, Inc. (“Betz”) in an architectural works copyright infringement case against Signature Homes, Inc., Brian Burns, and Signature Partnership, LLC. This verdict, one of the largest ever for an architectural works copyright case, was announced…
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Greenville defense contractor sold
The Greenville News The February 3, 2012 edition of The Greenville News features an article entitled “Greenville defense contractor sold,” highlighting Ranger International Services Group, Inc.’s recent acquisition by the Berger Group of Companies. Ranger, a Greenville-based defense contractor providing aviation, logistics, and engineering services at various sites around the world, is now a subsidiary…
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Ranger International Buyout Recognized as Deal of the Decade by The M&A Advisor Magazine
Marketwatch.com Marketwatch.com, part of The Wall Street Digital Network, included an article on January 11, 2012, recognizing Ranger International Services Group, a private equity consolidator specializing in technical services, for its recent award from The M&A Advisor magazine for its acquisition of US Logistics. The merger of US Logistics into Ranger International was deemed one…
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Jo Hackl Named One of the 50 Most Influential in Greenville for 2011
Greenville Business Magazine The January 2012 edition of Greenville Business Magazine names Jo Watson Hackl of Wyche one of Greenville’s 50 Most Influential for 2011. This is the second year in a row that Jo has received this recognition. In the article, Brandy Woods Snow and Kristi Keenan of Greenville Business Magazine have identified the…
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Wyche Expands Its Corporate and Litigation Groups with Three New Associates
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Wyche has augmented its corporate and litigation groups with the hiring of three new associates in those areas, David K. Anna, Natalie R. Dunham, and Wade S. Kolb III. David K. Anna joins Wyche as a corporate associate, concentrating his practice in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, securities, and private equity.…
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Wallace Lightsey Named the Greenville Best Lawyers Bet-the-Company Litigation Lawyer of the Year for 2012
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Wyche, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorney Wallace K. Lightsey has been named the Best Lawyers’ Bet-the-Company Litigation Lawyer of the Year for 2012 in Greenville, S.C. Best Lawyers compiles its lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers.…
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Twenty Wyche Lawyers Listed in the 2012 Edition of Best Lawyers®
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Wyche is pleased to announce that 20 Wyche lawyers were recently selected for inclusion in the 2012 edition of Best Lawyers®. Best Lawyers In America® (Copyright 2011 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.) is a leading legal referral guide that has been published annually since 1983 and is based on an extensive…
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Matthew Richardson Chosen to Serve as President-Elect of the South Carolina Association for Justice
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Wyche, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorney Matthew T. Richardson was recently chosen to serve as President-Elect of the South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ). SCAJ, formerly the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association, has been keeping South Carolina families safe by giving a voice to families and workers for over 50…
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Wallace Lightsey is Now President of the South Carolina Bar Foundation
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Wyche, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorney Wallace K. Lightsey is now serving as President of the South Carolina Bar Foundation. The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the South Carolina Bar whose mission is to fund programs that improve access to justice, educate the public about the legal system, and…
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Greenville lawyer to lead SC Bar Foundation
GSA Business GSA Business published an article on July 12 entitled “Greenville lawyer to lead S.C. Bar Foundation,” which highlights Wyche attorney Wallace Lightsey‘s new position as President of the South Carolina Bar Foundation. The GSA Business staff report that Lightsey is a partner with Wyche in Greenville and has been in practice for 25…
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Linking firms in a shrinking world
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly The June 13th edition of South Carolina Lawyers Weekly includes an article written by Fred Horlbeck entitled “Linking firms in a shrinking world,” which delves into international legal networks and the value they deliver clients. Horlbeck begins the article with an anecdote from Wyche attorney Henry Parr about an assignment he…
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Wyche is Recognized in Every Category for South Carolina in the 2011 Edition of Chambers USA
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Wyche, P.A. is recognized in every practice area listed for the state of South Carolina in the 2011 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (Chambers). These practice areas are Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions, Litigation, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. In addition, eight Wyche attorneys were singled out as leading…
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Join the Effort to Expand Jones Gap
The Greenville News By Marshall Winn The June 13th edition of The Greenville News featured an op-ed written by Wyche attorney Marshall Winn entitled “Join the Effort to Expand Jones Gap.” The full piece is included below: In my work I meet people from across the country and indeed around the world who are visiting…
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Serve and Protect
TOWN Magazine The June 2011 edition of TOWN Magazine includes an Editor’s Letter from Jack Bacot entitled “Serve and Protect.” In this letter, Bacot talks about the beautiful Upstate landscape known as the “Blue Wall,” formerly known as the Southern Blue Ridge Escarpment. He praises the efforts that have gone into ensuring that more than…
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Leadership Greenville graduates 37th class
The Greenville News The May 31st edition of The Greenville News features an article entitled “Leadership Greenville graduates 37th class.” The Greenville News writes that “Leadership Greenville is designed to help develop informed, committed, and qualified leaders for Greenville County. It requires a 10-month commitment. Participants are selected through an application process based upon their…
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Federal jury sides with Walhalla land owners
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly The May 23rd edition of South Carolina Lawyers Weekly features an article entitled “Federal jury sides with Walhalla land owners.” The SC Lawyers Weekly staff writes about Courtney v. Ingersoll-Rand, a case brought by property owners, Jacque and Ron Courtney, who claimed an industrial plant’s contamination of their property tainted any…
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A Third of Wyche Members Named to South Carolina Super Lawyers List
GREENVILLE,S.C. – Wyche received excellent coverage in the 2011 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers, with one third of all firm shareholders selected for inclusion. Super Lawyers is a rating service that identifies outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection…
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Conservation Legends Honored
The State The May 5th edition of The State recognizes Wyche attorney, Tommy Wyche, in an article entitled “Conservation ‘legends’ honored.” The article covers a recent awards program held by the S.C. Wildlife Federation, which celebrated its 80th birthday and also recognized 16 conservationists in the state of the same age. The wildlife organization calls…
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Formalized ADR means better resolutions, fewer trials, lawyers say
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Wyche attorney, John Moylan, was recently featured in article entitled “Formalized ADR means better resolutions, fewer trials, lawyers say,” written by Paul Tharp of South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. The article discusses the rise in formalized alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in South Carolina trial courts and the fact that attorneys agree that…
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Age 90 and getting younger
GSA Business The April 25 – May 8, 2011 edition of GSA Business includes a feature article about Wyche entitled “Age 90 and getting younger.” Scott Miller of GSA Business writes, “After 90 years, downtown Greenville’s Wyche law firm has a new name and a new proficiency, as both the firm’s leaders and clients are…
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Developer gets $930K verdict in environmental cleanup dispute
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly The April 25th edition of South Carolina Lawyers Weekly features an article entitled “Developer gets $930K verdict in environmental cleanup dispute.” Senior staff writer for South Carolina Lawyers Weekly, Fred Horlbeck, writes that “A jury has awarded a real estate development company more than $930,000 plus attorney’s fees in a breach-of-contract…
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90-year-old Greenville firm enters ‘new era’ with new name
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly The April 18th edition of South Carolina Lawyers Weekly features an article entitled “90-year-old Greenville firm enters ‘new era’ with new name.” Fred Horlbeck of South Carolina Lawyers Weekly writes about the Wyche firm’s celebration that took place on Tuesday, April 12 honoring the firm’s 90 years of service in Greenville,…
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The Wyche Law Firm Embraces the Future While Celebrating the Past
GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Wyche law firm hosted a celebration Tuesday, April 12, to share its vision of a bright future and mark 90 years of service to the Greenville community. Greenville Mayor Knox White was on hand to issue a proclamation honoring the prestigious firm. Long known for outstanding academic credentials and an unsurpassed…
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Venerable law firm gets makeover
The Greenville News The April 10th edition of The Greenville News features an article entitled “Venerable law firm gets makeover: celebration on Tuesday to mark changes, 90 years in Greenville.” Staff writer for The Greenville News, Angelia Davis, spoke with Wallace Lightsey, chair of the Wyche executive committee, to get his thoughts on the Wyche…
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High court awards fees in failed election challenge
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly The April 8th edition of South Carolina Lawyers Weekly features an article entitled “High court awards fees in failed election challenge.” Senior staff writer at South Carolina Lawyers Weekly, Fred Horlbeck, writes about a recent decision by the South Carolina Supreme Court to not only deny three political candidates requests for…
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Wyche firm celebrates 90 years, branches out
The Greenville Journal The April 1st edition of The Greenville Journal features an article entitled “Wyche firm celebrates 90 years, branches out.” Charlie Sowell of The Greenville Journal writes that “The Wyche firm has become a Greenville Institution in the 90 years that the various partners have been practicing law. They did it the old…
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How Much is Your Nonprofit’s Brand Worth? The Path to Trademark Protection
Written by Wallace K. Lightsey and Josh Weiss As seen in South Carolina Lawyers Weekly March 11, 2011 “It”s fun to stay at the Y-M-C-A . . . ” As the theme of the song goes, the YMCA has been recognized and has become a leader in youth and adult recreation. The YMCA, a globally…
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Jo Watson Hackl named one of Greenville’s 50 Most Influential 2010 by Greenville Business Magazine
Greenville Business Magazine The January 2011 edition of Greenville Business Magazine names Jo Watson Hackl of Wyche one of Greenville’s 50 Most Influential in 2010. Mikayla Sharpe and Kristi Keenan of Greenville Business Magazine say the magazine has selected the people they believe have made the most impact on Greenville specific to 2010 in business,…
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Wyche donates land
The Greenville Journal The November 26, 2010 edition of The Greenville Journal included an article entitled “Wyche donates land,” written by staff writer, Charles Sowell. Sowell talks about the 305 acres of land that Wyche attorney and conservationist, Tommy Wyche, along with Naturaland Trust, donated to Jones Gap State Park. The land is on a…
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Chambers USA Law Directory Names The Wyche Law Firm Among Leading South Carolina Law Firms
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Wyche Burgess Freeman & Parham, P.A. has been named a leading law firm in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and commercial litigation in South Carolina in the recently published 2010 edition of Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers cites Cary Hall for his corporate and tax law practice, including major…
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GADC Selects Jo Watson Hackl of the Wyche Law Firm to Chair the Board of Directors
Greenville, S.C. — The Greenville Area Development Corporation has selected Jo Watson Hackl as Chair of the 2010-11 Board of Directors. Ms. Hackl, an attorney with Wyche Burgess Freeman & Parham, P.A., has served on the GADC Board since 2007, where she previously held the office of Vice Chair of the Board and served as…
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Leadership Greenville Selects Rita Barker for Class 37
Greenville, S.C. — Rita Bolt Barker, an associate attorney with Wyche Burgess Freeman & Parham, P.A., has been selected as a member of Class 37 of the Leadership Greenville program. The program is designed and facilitated by the Greenville Chamber to help develop informed, committed and qualified leaders for Greenville County. By taking an intensive…
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Legal Eagle: Attorney, pilot, and mom Tally Parham pushes the envelope
The May 2010 edition of G – The Magazine of Greenville, featured an article entitled “Legal Eagle: Attorney, pilot and mom Tally Parham pushes the envelope,” written by Jac Chebatoris. Chebatoris starts off the article saying “Tally Parham is a study in contrasts: growing up, she took ballet, but also Okinawan karate. She is delicately…
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Greenville Forward Announces New Board Chair and Board Members
On February 18, 2010, Greenville Forward issued a media alert announcing their new Board Chair and new Board Members. Sally Sarratt of McMillan Pazdan Smith was was elected as Chair of the Board of Directors and Wyche attorney Rita Barker was welcomed to the board, along with Ralph Sweeney of Pleasant Valley Connection, Lori Center…
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Matthew Richardson Named one of South Carolina’s “20 Under 40” by The State
The State Each year, The State showcases young Midlands professionals who have made their mark before age 40 and who look like they will continue their contributions for years to come. Wyche attorney Matthew Richardson was selected as one of South Carolina’s “20 Under 40” for 2009. Matthew has an impressive background, having been the…
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Nonprofit Tax Exempt Organizations
Interview with Cary Hall As heard on “South Carolina Business Review” with Mike Switzer Broadcast October 16, 2009 Most of us have “causes” we would like to pursue and support for the good of our community, to help others or just to be good citizens. There are important advantages to be secured by establishing a…
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Downtown proves it’s a great place
The Greenville News The October 9, 2009 edition of The Greenville News included an article entitled “Downtown proves it’s a great place,” which recognizes Wyche attorney Tommy Wyche for his role in the rebirth of downtown Greenville. The article mentions that Greenville’s Main Street was recently sited as one of the 10 “great streets” by…
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Wyche Burgess advises textile maker Milliken on deal
Deal Watch – The Blog Deal Watch featured an article entitled “Wyche Burgess advises textile maker Milliken on deal” on its blog on October 9, 2009. The article, written by Andy Peters, provides details on a recent acquisition by Milliken, one of the largest U.S.-based textile manufacturers, of Constantine LLC. A team of Wyche corporate…
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Greenville’s Leading Lawyers
The August 2009 edition of Greenville Business Magazine includes a section entitled “Greenville’s Leading Lawyers,” with a feature on Wyche attorney Wallace Lightsey. The article written by Kristi Keenan of the Greenville Business Magazine includes the full list of South Carolina’s Leading Lawyers put out by Chambers and Partners, with features on the highest ranking…
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US Senate confirms new consumer safety chief
From Reuters A former South Carolina state education superintendent won U.S. Senate confirmation on Friday to head the U.S. Product Safety Commission, an agency criticized for failing to aggressively protect consumers during the Bush administration. Inez Tenenbaum was nominated for the job in May by President Barack Obama, who said he intended to increase the…
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Defending Design: Firm builds practice focused on architecture copyrights
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly The June 22, 2009 edition of South Carolina Lawyers Weekly includes an article entitled “Defending Design: Firm builds practice focused on architecture copyrights,” written by senior staff writer, Fred Horlbeck. Horlbeck starts the article saying “A South Carolina law firm is reaching out to clients nationwide in a practice area that…
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