By: John Monk https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315103751.html?tbref=hp A lawyer for an elite South Carolina law firm has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering involving some $1.5 million he stole from his firm and diverted from clients. William “Chris” Swett, 42, of Johns Island, pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court in downtown Charleston before U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel. He was released on $50,000 unsecured bond and on his promise to

By: Rachel Richardson https://www.wbtv.com/2026/03/19/south-carolina-tort-reform-meant-cut-liquor-insurance-costs-now-pushing-some-small-businesses-close/ LANCASTER COUNTY, S.C. (WBTV) - A new South Carolina law meant to help businesses save money is now forcing some to close. The state’s new Tort Reform and Liquor Liability law promises to lower insurance costs for businesses that serve alcohol, but they must meet certain requirements and that can present challenges. WBTV ha

By: amNY's Advertising Partner https://www.amny.com/sponsored/small-businesses-rally-behind-plan-to-slash-auto-insurance-costs/ From the pizzerias of Brooklyn to the medical clinics of the Bronx, New York’s small business owners are sending a clear message to Albany: The rent isn’t the only thing that’s “too damn high.”  A coalition of more than 30 mom-and-pop employers – the literal engines of New York’s economy – is throwing its weight behind Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposa

By: Diane Hardy https://www.independentmail.com/story/opinion/2026/03/12/south-carolina-small-businesses-need-tort-reform/89099655007/ When I opened my small business in Greenville, I expected long hours, tight margins, and constant problem-solving as a reality of running a local business anywhere in South Carolina. What I didn’t expect — and what I now hear every day as executive director of the Mom and Pop Alliance — is how rising insurance costs are becoming a significant