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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Business Law and Municipal Law for South Carolina on
Q: What are the laws on selling alcohol in a drive thru convenience store in SC? Curbside sales, etc.
D. Nathan Davis
D. Nathan Davis
answered on Feb 20, 2018

South Carolina has never allowed drive-through alcohol sales and it would take a change in the ABC Regulations to accomplish this. It is not believed that there is a chance such a rule would pass as the Mothers Against Drunk Drivers would come out in force to stop what they believe would encourage... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Workers' Compensation and Business Law for South Carolina on
Q: I'm a subcontractor in S.C. If I hire me (1) helper and pay him a flat salary, do I have to carry worker's comp. on him?
Ilene Stacey King
Ilene Stacey King
answered on Feb 14, 2018

With less than 4 employees in South Carolina, you are not legally required to have workers' compensation insurance. However, as a sub-contractor, the general contractor on jobs you are contracted to do might require you to carry workers' comp coverage. Also, you might want to consider... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation and Business Law for South Carolina on
Q: "Short term" notice on not renewing lease by the landlord

I own a restaurant business in this place since 2006. My current lease is ending on December 31, 2017. I reached out to the landlord for a new extension in June, and he agreed. But there is an unresolved issue on the new extension agreement cause the delay on making this extension effective. I kept... View More

Taylor Silver
Taylor Silver
answered on Nov 2, 2017

Seek out a local attorney to review your current lease and advise you of your options. Your lease terms will generally control in extension disputes provided it complies with statutes and common law requirements.

A consultation of this nature should not take all that long or be...
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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability, Business Formation, Business Law and Lemon Law for South Carolina on
Q: I've bought a used car and the next day the transmission stops. Anything legal I can do? I purchased as is but one day?

Warranty doesn't cover the issue and salesman is not helpful at all

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 18, 2017

If the warranty covers drive train it should. You want to find out what the problem was. If it'something they have to know about, then you can go after them. File a complaint with better business bureau, with the attorney General;s office of consumer affairs.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for South Carolina on
Q: Club By Laws

I have been a member of a club for the last 30+ years. This club has always charged dues to meet expenses. For the past several years the club has experienced a positive cash flow. The previous administration concluded that the organization didn’t need the excess funds that resided in the... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 18, 2015

It is probably going to cost you many thousands of dollars to file a lawsuit to find out. Perhaps a few of the members should go to speak with a local attorney about this.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for South Carolina on
Q: what do I need in order to make my business an LLC?

I have been in business, this time, for the last 10 years. The name of my company is Stretch Drywall and Painting Company. I would like to make it an LLC, so that hopefully, if anything ever happens, I can not be sued directly as an individual, ie, my home and properties not taken. Would becoming... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Aug 30, 2015

A local business lawyer can advise you about this situation and assist you in properly forming the entity.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal...
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