News Items & Press Releases

Video - "Employment Law: How Will the 2008 Election Impact You and Your Business?"
December 3, 2008

Employers can expect that efforts will be made to significantly change employment and labor laws and regulations over the next several months. Nexsen Pruet Employment and Labor Law attorneys David Dubberly, William Floyd, Cherie Blackburn and Mike Brittingham provide a briefing to help clients prepare for the changes.

"Looking Backward - General counsel acquitted of backdating as next wave of fraud looms"
Inside Counsel Magazine    December 2, 2008

Billy Wilkins, head of Nexsen Pruet's White-Collar Crime, Appellate Advocacy, and Corporate Compliance/Crisis Management practice groups is quoted in the December 2008 edition of Inside Counsel Magazine.

"Ex-CEO willing to discuss retirement pay, attorney says"
"Whittle will not allow his package to jeopardize rescue funds, Wilkins says"
GreenvilleOnline.com / The Greenville News    November 26, 2008

"An attorney for the retired chief executive of The South Financial Group said Tuesday the former CEO would be willing to discuss his retirement compensation package with U.S. Treasury officials if the pay package poses a danger to the bank holding company receiving federal bailout funds."

Criminal Fallout from The Financial Crisis
How to Protect Your Organization
White-Collar Crime Fighter / www.wccfighter.com    November 25, 2008

White-Collar Crime Fighter editor Peter Goldman interviews Billy Wilkins, head of Nexsen Pruet's White-Collar Crime, Appellate Advocacy, and Corporate Compliance/Crisis Management practice groups.

Nexsen Pruet Wins $3 Million Verdict Against Exxon Mobil
Darlington, SC    November 24, 2008

A legal team headed by Nexsen Pruet’s Marguerite Willis secured a $3 million verdict against Exxon Mobil Corporation on behalf of a Darlington company that claimed the global oil giant had illegally conspired to drive it out of the Mobil lubricants business and had wrongfully terminated its distributorship.

News Reports about Nexsen Pruet's verdict against Exxon Mobil
The Columbia Regional Business Report / SC Biz News / WMBF News.com / SC Now.com    November 24, 2008

The Columbia Regional Business Report,SC Biz News, WMBF News.com and SC Now.com report on Nexsen Pruet's verdict against Exxon Mobil.

Final Rule Issued about E-Verify
Washington, DC    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services    November 20, 2008

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued a final rule on whether most federal contractors must prove that their employees are in the United States legally. The rule, which was released last week, mandates companies to use E-Verify. The system compares employee information to electronic government records.

"Judge won’t block CEO’s retirement pay"
The Greenville News    November 19, 2008

Nexsen Pruet attorney and former Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals, William W. “Billy” Wilkins, returned to the courtroom and "successfully argued against a motion in a shareholder suit against South Financial..."

Three New Attorneys Join Nexsen Pruet
November 17, 2008

Nexsen Pruet announced today that Larkin Ellzey, Amy Jowers, and Chris King have joined the firm as associates.

Nexsen Pruet Among 250 Largest U.S. Law Firms
The National Law Journal    November 10, 2008

The National Law Journal has listed Nexsen Pruet as one of the 250 largest law firms in the country. This is the publication’s 31st annual survey.

Antitrust Enforcement: How Will the 2008 Election Impact You and Your Business?
November 10, 2008

Each presidential election provides the potential for changes in federal antitrust policy. The Obama administration will influence antitrust enforcement in a number of ways, primarily through staffing and enforcement decisions at the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice ("DOJ") and appointments to the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC").

Employment Law: How Will the 2008 Election Impact You and Your Business?
November 6, 2008

With the election of Senator Barack Obama as President, and the Democratic Party gaining seats in the House of Representatives and the Senate, employers can expect that efforts will be made to significantly change employment and labor laws and regulations over the next several months.

Election 2008: How Will the Outcome Impact You and Your Business?
November 5, 2008

The election offered three outcomes, all of which could have had a significant impact on how the federal government operates for the next two years and on your business interests.

"Law firms adapt as commercial real estate slows"
Greensboro    The Triad Business Journal    October 31, 2008

The Triad Business Journal reports on Nexsen Pruet's newly formed Distressed Property and Workout Practice Group.

Intellectual Property Group Recognized in Leading Trade Publication
IP Law & Business    October 31, 2008

Nexsen Pruet announced today that it has been recognized in “Who Protects Innovation in America 2008” by IP Law & Business.

Nexsen Pruet Recognized in Forbes Magazine
Forbes    October 29, 2008

The October 27, 2008 edition of Forbes magazine recognizes Nexsen Pruet and other companies who have been named "Fit-Friendly" by the American Heart Association.

"Please re-lease me: Upstate office glut looms"
Greenville    GSA Business    October 27, 2008

The October 27, 2008 edition of GSA Business features a story about Nexsen Pruet's upcoming move and the amount of vacant office space in the Greenville area.

Nexsen Pruet Creates Distressed Property and Workout Practice Group
October 22, 2008

The new group will provide clients the necessary resources, skills, and expertise needed to navigate issues that emerge during periods of economic and financial uncertainty.

Capital Purchase Program Guidelines
Washington, DC    October 21, 2008

U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. has announced guidelines for qualifying U.S. controlled banks, savings associations, and certain bank and savings and loan holding companies interested in participating in the Capital Purchase Program

"New Storm Water Regulations the Result of Real Compromise"
Greater Wilmington Business Journal    October 20, 2008

The October 17-30, 2008 edition of the Greater Wilmington Business Journal features an article by Nexsen Pruet attorney Tom Johnson.

Nexsen Pruet to Host Panel Discussion on Doing Business in Latin America
Charleston    October 14, 2008

Nexsen Pruet will host a luncheon and panel discussion entitled “Doing Business in a Changing Latin America: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities” on Friday, Oct. 24, at the Renaissance Charleston Hotel, 68 Meeting St.

Three Attorneys join Nexsen Pruet
Greensboro    October 7, 2008

Greensboro, NC – Nexsen Pruet, LLC announced today that Elizabeth Brantley, Andrew Howle, and Jeff Reichard have joined the law firm as associates.

Elbert Dorn joins Nexsen Pruet; Expands Business Litigation Practice Group
Myrtle Beach    October 7, 2008

Myrtle Beach, SC – Nexsen Pruet, LLC announced today that Elbert Dorn has joined the firm as a member.

William “Billy” Wilkins, Former Chief Judge, joins Nexsen Pruet
Noted national judicial figure to head 3 practice groups, including White-Collar Crime
Greenville, SC    October 5, 2008

William W. “Billy” Wilkins, Ronald Reagan’s first selection to the federal bench in the nation and the former Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, has joined Nexsen Pruet as a Partner. He will lead the firm’s White-Collar Crime, Appellate Advocacy, and Corporate Compliance/Crisis Management practice groups and actively participate in the firm’s Business Litigation Group. Wilkins will be based in the firm’s Greenville, S.C., office.

"Wilkins retires from court to join law firm" - The Greenville News reports
www.greenvilleonline.com    October 5, 2008

"Wilkins retires from court to join law firm" The Greenville News reporter Dan Hoover interviews Judge Wilkins and board chairman Leighton Lord.

Judge Wilkins Retires - WYFF News Reports
Greenville    WYFF4.com    October 5, 2008

WYFF's Michael Cogdill interviews Judge Wilkins and board chairman Leighton Lord.

45 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers
Columbia, SC    September 19, 2008

Columbia, SC – Forty-five Nexsen Pruet attorneys will be included in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The publication also ranks Nexsen Pruet #1 in eleven practice areas in South Carolina and three in North Carolina.

Tribuddies Dream is Realized
Columbia    September 18, 2008

Columbia, SC – A lawyer’s dream of a program to help deserving kids is now reality. Tribuddies is helping children in the Midlands to build character, confidence, and spirit. Through the new program, “Bigs” and “Littles” from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia are paired with coaches to train for triathlons.

Attorney to Moderate Alternative Energy Forum
Myrtle Beach    September 17, 2008

Nexsen Pruet attorney Franklin Daniels will moderate an alternative energy forum in Myrtle Beach.

William Floyd joins S.C. Chamber of Commerce Board
Columbia    September 16, 2008

William Floyd III, an employment and labor attorney in Nexsen Pruet’s Columbia office, will serve on the 2008-2009 Board of Directors of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce.

New Immigration Video
Columbia    MidlandsBiz    September 11, 2008

Nexsen Pruet Attorney Melissa Azallion addresses critical immigration issues for business

New Immigration Requirements in Beaufort County
Hilton Head Island Packet    September 9, 2008

Nexsen Pruet Immigration Attorney Melissa Azallion is quoted in an article about new requirements for developers in Beaufort County.

Protecting Historic Buildings in South Carolina
The State    September 3, 2008

Nexsen Pruet attorney Brad Waring writes about protecting historic buildings in South Carolina.

Praising the Transformation at DJJ
The State    September 1, 2008

Nexsen Pruet Marketing Director Heather Hoopes-Matthews was recently a guest columnist for The State newspaper.

Attorney Named to Leadership Charleston Class of 2009
Charleston    August 27, 2008

CHARLESTON, SC – Angelica (“Lica”) Colwell, an attorney in Nexsen Pruet’s Charleston office, has been selected for the Leadership Charleston class of 2009.

Nexsen Pruet Attorney Named "Top Impact Law Leader"
Greensboro    August 25, 2008

Business Leader Magazine names Bill Wilcox a "Top Impact Law Leader."

Free Breakfast Briefing for Busy HR Professionals
August 21, 2008

The Employment and Labor Law Practice Group of Nexsen Pruet law firm will present free breakfast briefings to update human resources professionals on the important differences between employees and independent contractors.

Nexsen Pruet's Reames to Chair SC Bar Tax Section
August 19, 2008

Rick Reames, a Member (partner) in Nexsen Pruet’s Columbia office, has been selected as chairman of the South Carolina Bar Association’s Tax Section for 2008-2009.

Newspaper quotes Nexsen Pruet Attorney in Immigration article
Myrtle Beach    The Sun News    August 18, 2008

The Myrtle Beach Sun News featured an article on August 16, 2008 called "Immigration law faces fights" and quotes Nexsen Pruet Attorney Melissa Azallion.

Nexsen Pruet Moves to The Market Common in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach    August 2008

Myrtle Beach, SC – Nexsen Pruet announced that the law firm has moved its Myrtle Beach office into a new building at The Market Common in Myrtle Beach.

Cherie Blackburn Joins Nexsen Pruet's Employment and Labor Group in Charleston
Charleston    August 7, 2008

Charleston, SC — Nexsen Pruet announced that Cherie W. Blackburn has joined the firm as a Partner in its Charleston office, where she will practice with the employment and labor law group.

Leading Attorney and Business Leaders to Discuss Immigration Reform
Myrtle Beach    August 7, 2008

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – From the Presidential Election to Palmetto state politics, immigration is a hot issue right now. It is especially true in South Carolina thanks to the new South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act.

2008 Immigration Update Video
August 5, 2008

Melissa Azallion recently led a seminar to update professionals about changes in Federal and South Carolina immigration law. Watch this video to learn more about: the details of this new law, E-Verify - the pros and cons of enrollment and new requirements for federal contractors, a thorough analysis of the SC Illegal Immigration Reform Act and how it will impact your business, and the importance of I-9 compliance in preparing for a federal or state audit.

Nexsen Pruet Secures $107 Million Settlement
August 1, 2008

Charlotte, N.C. - Nexsen Pruet’s Antitrust Practice Group recently settled federal claims against Hoechst Celanese Corporation and its affiliated entities for $107 million.

Former Charleston Economic Development Director Joins Nexsen Pruet
July 28, 2008

Ron Cox joins Nexsen Pruet; Expands Business Litigation Group
July 28, 2008

2008 Economic Development and Tax Incentive Update
July 17, 2008

Experienced Construction Lawyer Joins Nexsen Pruet
July 2, 2008

John Hardaway Chairs International Meeting
July 1, 2008

Legal Directory Publisher Ranks 11 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys for Excellence; Four Practice Areas Rated Among Top in State
June 13, 2008

Nexsen Pruet Attorney Kirsten Small Appointed to Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Panel Committee
June 9, 2008

American Heart Association Names Nexsen Pruet Gold Level “Fit-Friendly Company”
June 3, 2008

Nexsen Pruet Receives 2008 Best of Columbia Award – Patent, Trademark & Copyright Law
June 2, 2008

Jim Bryan Admitted to Practice before U.S. Supreme Court
May 30, 2008

Mayor Bob Coble, a Nexsen Pruet Partner, to Receive 2008 Global Vision Award
May 8, 2008

Paul Topolka Joins Nexsen Pruet; Expands Tax Practice Group
May 7, 2008

Andrea Easler Receives 2007-2008 Zonta Women of Achievement Award
Hilton Head Island    May 2008

Zonta Club of Hilton Head Island is proud to announce Andrea Easler as the recipient of the 2007-2008 Women of Achievement award.

Nexsen Pruet Named Among Top Economic Development Law Firms in the Southeast
April 2008

Southern Business & Development magazine has named Nexsen Pruet one of the top law firms for economic development in the South – and the only one recognized in South Carolina.

Compliance and the Rise in Uncompensated Care
Matthew Roberts and Wes Jackson    Compliance Today    April 29, 2008

American Heart Association Names Nexsen Pruet Gold Level "Fit-Friendly Company"
April 29, 2008

John Hardaway makes Presentation to Japanese Patent Attorneys Association in Tokyo, Japan
April 28, 2008

Video Produced for Innoventure 2008

Learn more about Nexsen Pruet from our video for InnoVenture - a conference bringing together entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.

18 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named Among South Carolina's "Super Lawyers"
April 14, 2008

Free Breakfest Briefings for Busy HR Professionals - FMLA and Unemployment Benefits
April 2008

The Employment and Labor Law Practice Group of Nexsen Pruet, LLC will present free breakfast briefings to update human resources professionals on FMLA and unemployment benefits.

Nexsen Pruet Awards 10 Scholarships to Minority Law School Students
April 1, 2008

Helping Out: Legal Aid Honors Lawyers for Pro-Bono Work
Winston-Salem Journal    March 11, 2008

Brad Waring Named President of Historic Charleston Foundation
March 2008

Bradish J. (Brad) Waring, a Partner in Nexsen Pruet’s Charleston office, has been named President of Historic Charleston Foundation.

Tom Tisdale Elected President of the South Carolina Historical Society
February 19, 2008

Thomas S. Tisdale, a Partner in Nexsen Pruet’s Charleston office, has been elected president of the South Carolina Historical Society, one of the pre-eminent historical societies in America.

Tom Tisdale Elected to Southern Education Foundation Board
February 13, 2008

Thomas Tisdale, a Nexsen Pruet Partner, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Southern Education Foundation, an organization focusing on fairness and excellence in education in the South.

Molly Hughes Named to Wofford College Alumni Executive Council
February 6, 2008

Marguerite Willis Re-Elected to SCWLA Board of Directors
February 6, 2008

Brad Waring Appointed to Chief Justice's Commission on the Profession
February 6, 2008

Rising Star - New Partner Relishes Role with Co-ops
The State Newspaper Columbia Business Journal    February 2008

The State Newspaper's Columbia Business Journal highlighted Nexsen Pruet Member, David Black, as a "rising star." This article focuses on his life and his career.

Thomas Johnson Joins Nexsen Pruet's Real Estate Group
January 31, 2008

Thomas H. Johnson Jr. has joined Nexsen Pruet as Special Counsel. He will concentrate his practice in the areas of corporate and commercial real estate law and land use and zoning law. Johnson has extensive experience in handling real estate and zoning matters in the wireless telecommunications industry. Along with the Triad Area, he works in Eastern North Carolina, covering Wilmington, Greenville and Raleigh.

Franklin Daniels Joins Nexsen Pruet's Real Estate Group
January 30, 2008

Franklin Daniels, whose broad-based real estate, corporate and economic development experience spans both the corporate and the law firm settings, has joined Nexsen Pruet as Special Counsel.

Seven Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named Among North Carolina's "Super Lawyers"
January 25, 2008

Seven Attorneys Named Among N.C.’s “Legal Elite”
January 7, 2008

Nexsen Pruet Adams Kleemeier's N.C. Offices Formally Change Names to "Nexsen Pruet"
January 2, 2008

Nexsen Pruet Adams Kleemeier announced today that its offices in Greensboro and Charlotte would formally change their names to Nexsen Pruet.

Jenny Cluverius Joins Nexsen Pruet's Employment and Labor Law Practice Group
January 1, 2008

Jennifer L. Cluverius has joined Nexsen Pruet as an associate in the Columbia office, where she will work with the firm’s employment and labor law practice group.

Nexsen Pruet Elects Nine New Members
January 1, 2008

Nexsen Pruet announced that J. David Black, Amy Harmon Geddes, Stephen P. Groves, Sr., Gregory T. Higgins, Joseph M. Kahn, Christopher A. Ogiba, Brian T. Price, J. Frederick Reames, III, and Jeffrey S. Tibbals have been elected Members (partners) of the firm.