Department of Labor Announces its Final Rule to Increase Salary Levels for “White Collar” Exemptions
Article by Camden Navarro Massingill, Wade Kolb, and Rachel Horton On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule that significantly increases the minimum salary requirements to qualify for certain “white collar” (executive, administrative, professional, and highly compensated employee) exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new rule,…
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Twenty-Nine Wyche Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers Lists
GREENVILLE, SC – Best Lawyers® has recognized 29 Wyche attorneys for 2024. Five Wyche attorneys were named “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas. Eric Amstutz is the 2024 Corporate Governance Law “Lawyer of the Year,” Jo Watson Hackl is the 2024 Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) “Lawyer of the Year,” Wallace…
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Education Law Update | 2023 Back-to-School Edition
Schools across South Carolina are suddenly full of activity again, with administrators, teachers, and students anticipating an exciting 2023-2024 academic year. Wyche’s Education Law Team is also excited for the new year and ready to be a resource for school leaders at all levels, from preschool to postsecondary. See below for a summary of some…
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New Title IX Rule Delayed
The Department of Education issued an announcement this past Friday that it was delaying until October 2023 the release of new Title IX regulations addressing how institutions must respond to sexual assault and violence. Previously, the anticipated release date was this May, causing many schools to fear another tight schedule to revise policies and train…
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Wyche Recognized as 2022 “Best Law Firm”
GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche has been named a 2022 Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 15 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The selection follows a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and lawyer evaluations, peer reviews, and review of additional information. Firms included in the 2022 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized…
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Education Law Update | 2021 Back-to-School Edition
The 2021-22 academic year is upon us, and Wyche’s Education Law team is here to help school leaders in South Carolina make this year a great one, despite the many challenges and questions you may be facing. Here is a summary of some of the key changes in laws and regulations that may affect your…
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South Carolina Super Lawyers Recognizes 20 Wyche Attorneys and Profiles Wallace Lightsey in Its Cover Feature
GREENVILLE, SC (May 3, 2021) – Super Lawyers, a service recognizing outstanding lawyers, has recognized 20 Wyche attorneys in its 2021 South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine. The 2021 cover story of the magazine features Wyche attorney Wallace Lightsey, also named among the Top 10 Lawyers in South Carolina by Super Lawyers. The annual selections are…
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New Executive Order Directs Sweeping Re-evaluation of Title IX Rules
On March 8, 2021, the Biden administration issued an Executive Order on “Guaranteeing an Educational Environment Free from Discrimination on the Basis of Sex, Including Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity.” The Order specifically calls for a review of rules implementing Title IX, the federal civil rights law that bans discrimination on the basis of sex in…
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S.C. Supreme Court Addresses Faculty Handbooks and Tenure
S.C. Supreme Court Addresses Faculty Handbooks and Tenure The South Carolina Supreme Court speaks only rarely on issues directly relevant to higher education. However, last week’s decision in Crenshaw v. Erskine College has significant implications for colleges and universities. While the lengthy opinion is likely to influence a wide variety of legal decisions concerning colleges…
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