Articles and Publications

2010

• Motor Vehicle Sudden Acceleration: Trial Court As Gatekeeper Of Expert Evidence by Mary A. Giorgi - The Defense Line, July 2010
  
  
• Truck Wars:  The Rise of the Dark Side, by Chris Kelly - The Transportation Lawyer, Vol. 11, No. 5, pp. 25-29, April 2010 
  

• From Landlines to Landmines: the Legal Perils of New Media by Luanne Lambert Runge and Paul D. Greene - DRI, The Voice of the Defense Bar, E-Discovery Connection, February 2010
  
  
• Privity Requirement in Legal Malpractice Claims in Estate Planning: Is it still enforced?
  By Luanne Lambert Runge and Mary A. Giorgi - Professional Liability Committee Newsletter, IADC, January 2010
  
  
• All-In Mediation by H. Mills Gallivan - In-House, Defense Quarterly, Winter 2010
  
  
• Attacking Affidavits: Maintaining the Integrity of the Process by Chris Kelly and Laura Simons - South Carolina Lawyer, January 2010
  

2009

• Twombly to Iqbal:  The Rule 8 Revival of the Rule 12(b)(6) Motion by Chris Kelly and Hilary Moore - For The Defense, November 2009
  
  
• Class Action Fairness: New Plaintiffs May Make an Old Case Removable by Gregory P. Sloan and J. Kevin Couch - Commercial Litigation Committee, The Business Suit, October 2009
  
  
• Significant Changes in the Mechanics' Lien Law by Scott J. Bradley - The South Carolina Builder Journal, Vol. 2, Issue 5
  
  
• Ruling Makes Uninsured Employers’ Fund Reimbursement Tougher for General Contractors by Scott J. Bradley - The Greenville News 11-8-09; SC Builder Journal, Vol 2, Issue 3, 2009
  
  
• The Lawyers' Epidemic: Depression, Suicide, and Substance Abuse by C. Stuart Mauney - The Defense Line, Vol. 37, Number 2

• Up in Smoke: The Changing Atmosphere of Mattress and Upholstered Furniture Flammability Standards by T. David Rheney and Laura E. Figueroa- IADC Committee Newsletter, Product Liability, May 2009
  
  
• Searching for the Online Truth on Plaintiffs by James M. Dedman, IV, In-House Defense Quarterly, Spring 2009
   
  
• Do Not Submit! Why You Should Fight the Apex Deposition and How to Do It by Luanne Lambert Runge and Paul D. Greene - IADC Committee Newsletter, Medical Defense and H elath Law, March 2009
  
  
• S.C. Supreme Court Workers' Comp Ruling Toughens Burden on General Contractor by Scott J. Bradley and Mary A. Giorgi - Home Builders Association of South Carolina

• Professional Liability and the Blogosphere: Perils of a 21st Century Digital Lawyer By Luanne Lambert Runge and J. Matt Whitehead - IADC Committee Newsletter, Professional Liability, February 2009
  
  

• The Federal Lawyer: ERISA Litigation: Back to Basics
  By: Jennifer E. Johnsen, Nicole J. Buntin & Mary A. Giorgi
  January 2009, Used with permission

• Emergency Response to Catastrophic Accidents by C. Stuart Mauney
  
  
• Keeping it Lonely at the Top - A Brief Guide to Resisting Apex Depositions
  By Christopher M. Kelly - DRI: The Voice of the Defense Bar, Vol. 51, Issue 1
  
  
• Design and Performance Specifications Raise Hidden Risk Allocation Problems For Construction Contractors
  By Ronald G. Tate
  

2008

• Establishing An Ever-Widening ToeholdTo Overcome Placard/Statutory Employee Liability 
  By Christopher M. Kelly - DRI: The Voice of the Defense Bar, Vol. 1, Issue 11
  
  
• Judgment Against a Principal is Binding and Conclusive on a Surety
  By Gallivan White & Boyd, PA
  
  
• Is Your Construction Claim Insured
  By Scott J. Bradley - Greenville Journal, July 2008
  
  
• Greenville Chamber Offers Leadership Development
  By C. Stuart Mauney - Greenville Journal, May 2008
  
  
• Choosing An Entity For Your Business Or Real Estate Investment
  By Arthur L. Howson, Jr. - Greenville Journal, February 2008
  
  
• New Form I-9 Narrows the List of Identity/Eligibility Documents
  By Deborah C. Brown - Greenville Journal, January 2008
  
  
• The Value of Lawyers
  By H. Mills Gallivan - Greenville Journal, January 2008
  

2007

• Electronic Documents Management - Are You Prepared
  By Elizabeth J. Smith - Greenville Journal, July 2007
  

• Highlights of Recent Changes to the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Law
  By Deborah C. Brown - Greenville Journal, July 2007
  

• How Does a Defendant Successfully Invalidate the Patent it is Accused of Infringing
  By Thomas E Vanderbloemen - Greenville Journal, August 2007
  

• What Matters In Greenville County
  By W. Howard Boyd - Greenville Journal, August 2007
  

• Business Courts Established in South Carolina
  GWB Business & Commercial Practice Group - October 2007
  

• Think Patents Arent Important To Your Business? Think Again
  By Thomas E. Vanderbloemen - Greenville Journal, November 2007
  

• Nullifying Plaintiffs Settlement Leverage Due to Driver Log Falsification and Hours of Service Violations
  By Christopher M. Kelly - Gallivan White & Boyd, PA and James W. Standard, Jr. - Gorby Reeves & Peters, PC
  
  
• South Carolina Prompt Payment Laws: Assuring Payment to Construction Trade Contractors
By Ronald G. Tate  -Greenville Journal, August 2007

2006

• Spoliation: A Trap for the Unwary
  By Luanne Lambert Runge
  

• Resolve To Seek Advice Before Problems Arise
  By Michelle DeLuca Yarbrough
  

• Are Illegal Aliens Entitled To Employment Benefits
  By Deborah Casey Brown and Paul D. Greene
  

• Retaliation In The Workplace
  By Deborah Casey Brown
  

• Professionals Speak Out - Speak Up!
  By Paul D. Greene
  

2005

• Well-Written Handbooks Can Protect Employers
  By Deborah Casey Brown
  

• Make 2005 Your Year to Volunteer
  By Luanne Lambert Runge
  

• Tort Reform Summary
  By Phillip E. Reeves
  

• Heroes Ready When Duty Calls

• How to Give Without Getting Taken
  By Stephanie G. Flynn
  

• Did You Hear The One About The Lawyer?
  By H. Mills Gallivan
  

• Regulation, Safety and Free Enterprise in Commercial Trucking
  By Christopher M. Kelly
  

• Negotiating and Executing the Real Estate Sales Contract
  By Arthur L. Howson, Jr.
  

2004

• Mediation: Disputes Resolved without Trial
  By C. Stuart Mauney