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Posted By Kahn Law Firm 25-Apr-2020

Court Operations to Begin Return to Normal

The South Carolina Supreme Court has issued directions concerning court operations during May 4 through June 12, 2020. Chief Justice Beatty's memorandum outlines the need to maintain a degree of uniformity and reconizes the essential role the ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 31-Mar-2020

Court Coronavirus Info

This information is being passed along. It is from the South Carolina Supreme Court. "The South Carolina Judicial Branch has established a web page to provide updates on coronavirus-related court closures and operational change. The web page is ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 26-Mar-2020

Santee Cooper Warns Customers of Scammers

Santee Cooper Electric Cooperative is warning customers they have received reports of scammers calling to say they are disconnecting the customer’s power unless they pay their bill immediately using a credit card over the phone. The company ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 24-Mar-2020

Emergency Stay at Home Ordinance Legal Services Exception

Due to the Corona Virus, Charleston has enacted a “stay at home” ordinance. It urges people to stay at home and provides certain excepted essential services, including legal. Should you have a new matter for us to review, new client ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 6-Mar-2020

Garda - Cutting Corners while Carting Cash

Garda trucks have been involved in multiple collisions, including in South Carolina, resulting in death and injury. An interesting article about the many problems has been written and is an interesting read. If you, a friend or a family member was ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 5-Mar-2020

Car Recall Information

This week is Vehicle Safety Recalls Week. Are you wondering if your car is subject to a recall? You can check the NHTSA web site by entering your car's VIN to see if your car needs repairs or is subject to a recall. To find your VIN, look on the ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 2-Mar-2020

Kahn Reelected to SC Bar House of Delegates

On Feb. 18, 2020, the South Carolina Bar announced that Justin Kahn was reelected to the House of Delegates. Kahn has served in that position for several years and is proud to represent the Bar members in the 9th Circuit.

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 24-Feb-2020

Kahn Law Firm attorneys Kahn and Allison spoke at the Southern Trial Lawyers Annual Seminar

Justin Kahn and Wes Allison both spoke at the Southern Trial Lawyers Association annual seminar in New Orleans this past weekend. They taught lawyers in throughout the country how to be better advocates for their clients in a variety of cases using ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 14-Feb-2020

Kahn Law Firm attorneys Kahn and Allison spoke at the South Carolina Bar seminar Better Motion Practice

Kahn Law Firm attorneys Justin Kahn and Wes Allison spoke at the South Carolina Bar seminar Better Motion Practice. About the Seminar This seminar is a practical look at how you can improve your Motion Practice. Justin discusses key elements such as ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 30-Aug-2019

2 New Books by Justin Kahn Published by SC Bar CLE Division

The South Carolina Bar CLE Division has announed the publication of Justin Kahn's latest litigation books. The South Carolina Rules of Procedure Annotated and South Carolina Evidence Handbook Annotated, 14th Edition are now available. These handy ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 21-Jul-2019

McCabe Trotter & Beverly, P.C. Class Action Website

Members of the class action lawsuit against the debt collection law firm McCabe, Trotter & Beverly, P.C. can visit a website. To learn more about the class action lawsuit against McCabe, Trotter & Beverly, P.C. for alleged violations of the ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 1-May-2019

South Carolina Supreme Court Updates Rules

The South Carolina Supreme Court updates rules from time to time. The process involves submitting proposed changes to the South Carolina Genearl Assembly and, if no action is taken within 90 days, the rule changes become effective. On January 31, ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 30-Dec-2018

Justin Kahn Receives AVVO Score of 10

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Posted By Kahn Law Firm 14-Dec-2018

Marriott Data Breach

For those consumers who may have stayed at a Marriott or other Starwood Hotel, the Federal Trade Commission has posted information about what you can do. According to the FTC "Marriott International says that a breach of its Starwood guest ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 20-Mar-2018

Justin Kahn Speaks at Florida Justice Association

Justin Kahn spoke to the Florida Justice Association about how to present better to judges, juries and at mediations. The 2018 Workhorse Seminar was held in Orlando, Florida for attorneys seeking to learn more about civil litigation.

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 13-Mar-2018

Supreme Court Clarifies Email Notice in Civil Court Appeals

The South Carolina Supreme Court has clarified that an email providing written notice of entry of an order or judgment triggers the time for serving a notice of appeal for purposes of Rule 203(b)(1), SCACR when it is sent from the court, an attorney ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 23-Feb-2018

Wes Allison Admitted to US Supreme Court

Attorney Wes B. Allison was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court effective Februrary 20, 2018. Wes joins other members of the firm in being a member of the high court. Wes handles cases in the area of medical malpractice, ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 15-Feb-2018

Class Action Against Columbia Law Firm Certified

"A Dorchester County judge has granted a request to certify a class action lawsuit against a Columbia law firm that’s accused of misrepresenting the debt that property owners owe their homeowners’ associations in violation of the ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 12-Feb-2018

Justin Kahn Again Selected Super Lawyer

Justin Kahn has again been selected as a Super Lawyer. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 30-Jan-2018

Wes Allison Teaches Law Students

Wes Allison is teaching law students about tort law at the Charleston School of Law. Wes is spending this week helping students learn about real world issues they will encounter when they begin practicing law. Wes graduated from the Charleston School ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 26-Jan-2018

Kahn Reelected to SC Bar House of Delegates

Justin Kahn was reelected to the South Carolina Bar House of Delegates today. He will continue to serve as a representative for the 9th Judicial Circuit for another two years.

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 12-Jan-2018

FDCPA Class Action Certified

A class action was certified today against the law firm McCabe Trotter & Beverly, PC related to allegations of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act violations. It has been alleged that the law firm misrepresents attorneys fees and engages in other ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 5-Jan-2018

Kahn Speaks At National CLE

Justin Kahn spoke at a national Continuing Legal Education program in Colorado this week. He taught lawyers about Winning and Working with Technology: Creating Impact at Trials, Motions and Mediation. Justin speaks frequently for continuing legal ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 1-Dec-2017

Kahn Teaches at Family Court Bench Bar Program

On Friday, December 1, 2017, Justin Kahn spoke to South Carolina family court judges and lawyers at the South Carolina Bar 2017 Family Court Bench Bar program. Justin spoke with Hon. Brian Gibbons about "Family Court Rule 25: A Practical Guide ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 8-Sep-2017

Equifax Breach Impacts 143 Million Consumers

Equifax has announced a massive security breach potentially effecting and impacting about 143 million U.S. consumers. The unauthroized access seems to have occurred between mid-May through July 2017. Equifax has established a website to provide ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 8-Aug-2017

Justin Kahn Speaks at South Carolina Association of Justice Seminar

Justin Kahn spoke at the annual South Carolina Association for Justice Litigation at Sunrise seminar on August 4, 2017. Each year Justin has helped coordinate and moderate the practical seminar which invites some of the best personal injury attorneys ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 7-Aug-2017

SC Bar Publishes Justin Kahn's Annotated Rules Book

Justin Kahn has written his latest book annotating the South Carolina rules of court. The South Carolina Rules Annotated 2017 includes: the full text and annotations for the S.C. Rules of Civil Procedure, S.C. Rules of Criminal Procedure, and the ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 30-May-2017

Kahn 35 Year Board Recognition

Ellis I. Kahn has been recognized by the National Board of Trial Advocacy for being board certified for 35 years. There are only a few board certified lawyers in South Carolina and Kahn Law Firm has two board certified attorneys. Call us to see how ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 7-Apr-2017

Kahn Recognized by SC Supreme Court

On March 23, 2017, the South Carolina Supreme Court awarded a certificate of apprcieation to Justin S. Kahn for assistance in developing a course of study on South Carolina law. Kahn Law Firm, LLP encourages its lawyers to help other lawyers learn ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 6-Sep-2016

Kahn Joins Board of National Board of Trial Advocacy

Justin Kahn recently joined the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a board member. This organization certifies attorneys who have endured a rigorous application process and passed a highly comprehensive examination about their particular specialty. ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 3-May-2016

Attorney Kahn Speaks At South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association Meeting

Justin Kahn was the invited keynote speaker at annual South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association meeting in Hilton Head, South Carolina on April 30, 2016. He taught attorneys how to be more effective in front of judges and juries. Specific methods of ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 29-Apr-2016

Car Accident - Now What?

If you have been in an accident in South Carolina, your need to know what to do and that the law requires drivers to take certain steps if the collision results in injury or death. Check for Injuries - Render Aid - First things first. Take care of ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 29-Apr-2016

What is Underinsured Coverage, or UIM?

We recently had a client who was badly injured in a motor vehicle collision. South Carolina requires all drivers to carry at least $25,000 in liability insurance for personal injury. It is separate from collision (property) coverage. Liability ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 27-Apr-2016

New South Carolina Supreme Court Announcement

The South Carolina Supreme Court announced today that various rule changes for the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure and South Carolina Court-Annexed Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules became effective. Rule 10 is amended to clarify the ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 25-Feb-2016

Ellis Kahn Speaks About Medical Malpractice

Ellis I. Kahn of Kahn Law Firm, LLP spoke about medical malpractice. He was an invited speaker at the SC Bar CLE Division seminar. THe Hot Topics in litigation semiar took place Tuesday February 24, 2016. Ellis Kahn is board certified in medical ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 6-Feb-2016

Remington Arms Class Action Settlement

WARNING: IF YOU CURRENTLY OWN A MODEL 700 OR MODEL SEVEN RIFLE WITH AN X-MARK PRO TRIGGER MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 2006, TO APRIL 9, 2014, YOUR FIREARM IS THE SUBJECT OF AN ONGOING VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL. STOP USING YOUR FIREARM. A class action ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 2-Feb-2016

Justin Kahn Reelected to SC Bar House of Delegates

Justin Kahn has been re-elected to the SC Bar House of Delegates for the Ninth Circuit. He looks forward to serving the Bar and the Circuit for another term.

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 13-Jan-2016

Justin Kahn Nominated for Leadership in Law Award

Justin S. Kahn is a 2016 Honoree for the South Carolina Leadership in Law award. The upcoming event will honor those legal professionals from across the Palmetto State, who have achieved success in their law practice, made contributions to society ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 6-Nov-2015

Team Sponsored by Kahn Law Firm wins Championship

Congratulations to the Kahn Law Firm LLP Chargers for winning the 2015 Championship in the competitive Mount Pleasant Recreation Department Mite League. Special thanks to Head Coach Marty Hobgood and assistant coaches Steve Weil, Shawn Condrey and ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 12-Sep-2015

Justin Kahn Speaks to Probate Judges about Evidence

On September 11, Justin S. Kahn was invited to teach probate judges and attorneys evidence concepts at the 2015 Probate Bench Bar program. Probate judges from throughout the state are required to attend this six hour program. This program is ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 3-Sep-2015

Justin Kahn Speaks to SC Women Lawyers Association

Justin Kahn was invited to speak to the SC Women Lawyers Association on the topic of Persuasive presentations and rules refresher on Thursday Sep. 3, 2015 at the Palmetto Club in Columbia, SC. This 1 hour CLE reviewed methods for persuasively ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 27-Aug-2015

Court E-Mail Triggers Written Notice for Appeal Clock

An email from the court that attached a signed clocked copy of the order was considered written notice that starts the clock on the time for appeal. The South Carolina Court of Appeals issued an order in Wells Fargo Bank, NA v. Fallon Properties ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 7-Aug-2015

Co-Counsel Fee Agreements in South Carolina

South Carolina has specific professional responsibility rules related to fee sharing between co-counsel. Thomas Pendarvis, Esq. prepared materials to update lawyers about this important rule and prepared a draft agreement for attorneys to use and ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 29-Jul-2015

Legal Malpractice Action by Kahn Law Firm

The public and clients are protected from the negligence of lawyers and their agents. Today, the South Carolina Supreme Court reversed the court of appeals and upheld a trial court decision in a lawyer malpractice action brought by Kahn Law Firm. ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 28-Jul-2015

Federals Fine Fiat Chrysler

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has been fined a record 105 million dollars for failing to recall millions of cars. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration issued the penalty on the Italian-US company. Regulators say that the company ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 12-May-2015

Digital Organization and Ideas for Lawyers and Law Firms Article

The South Carolina Association for Justice has published Justin Kahn's latest article entitled "Digital Organization and Ideas for Lawyers and Law Firms." This article reviews ideas, apps and devices to help a lawyer better understand ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 29-Apr-2015

South Carolina Rules 2015 Updated

Today, the South Carolina Supreme Court announced amendments to several rules of court. The order is reproduced below. On January 29, 2015, the following orders were submitted to the General Assembly pursuant to Article V, § 4A of the South ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 1-Feb-2015

SC Supreme Court Proposes New Rule Changes

The South Carolina Supreme Court has proposed several rule changes to the South Carolina General Assembly. The only proposed change to the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure relates to Rule 45. That proposal relates to when the witness fee is ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 30-Dec-2014

Hospitals Penalized for Medical Mistakes

South Carolina hospitals have been penalized for making too many avoidable mistakes that harm patients a recent article in the Charleston Post and Courier explains. Those errors include catheter-associated urinary tract infections, central-line blood ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 6-Dec-2014

Justin Kahn Speaks at Auto Torts Advanced Trial Lawyer College

"Technology, Organization and Persuasion" was presented by Justin Kahn at the South Carolina Association for Justice annual Auto Torts seminar in Atlanta, Georgia on December 5, 20154 One of the areas covered was aimed at teaching lawyers ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 2-Dec-2014

Cyclocross Bicycles Recalled Due to Risk of Injury

Felt Cyclocross Bicycles have been recalled because the frame could break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries. Recall Details: Units About 150 Description: This recall includes Felt Cyclocross bicycles 2015 models F65X and ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 1-Dec-2014

Making Your Case with Codes and Standards Article by Justin Kahn and Wes Allison

The use of codes, standards and regulations can be an important part of proving liability. Wes and Justin published an article in the South Carolina Association for Justice Bulletin on how these rules can help establish liability in different kinds ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 31-Oct-2014

Jury Phone Scam Notice

According the Clerk of Court, “[i]ndividuals claiming to be court officers or law enforcement officers may contact you stating a warrant has been issued for your failure to appear for jury duty. These individuals will also try to verify your ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 12-Aug-2014

Discovery and the Insurance Claim File Article by Justin Kahn and Wes Allison

Justin Kahn and Wes Allison have published another article in the South Carolina Association for Justice Bulletin. There is discussion about the discoverability of materials typically claimed privileged or protected by insurers. Also, the law ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 31-Jul-2014

Justin Kahn Awarded Diplomate Status

AAJ and the National College of Trial Advocacy inducted Justin S. Kahn as a Diplomate in Trial Advocacy in Baltimore, Maryland. This is a recognition of members who demonstrate a commitment to serving their clients and attendance at 400 hours of ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 23-Jul-2014

Medical Malpractice - Expert Affidavit filed with Notice of Intent Means Affidavit Not Required for Complaint

The South Carolina Supreme Court held that an expert affidavit filed with a notice of intent to file a medical malpractice lawsuit satisfied the requirement to commence such a lawsuit without the need to attach a second affidavit to the subsequently ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 14-Jul-2014

South Carolina Rules Annotated 2014 Published by SC Bar CLE Division

The South Carolina Bar CLE Division has published the latest version of the Rules Annotated authored by Justin S. Kahn. This one stop resource has been helping lawyers and judges for over 20 years. Did you know that SCRCP, Rule 41.2 related to ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 18-Jun-2014

Bank of America Former Employees Told to Lie

According to NBC news and documents filed in a lawsuit, Bank of America routinely denied qualified borrowers the chance to modify their loans to more affordable terms and paid bonuses to bank staffers for pushing homeowners into foreclosure. ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 12-Jun-2014

Hands-Free Talking and Texting Unsafe While Driving

credit AAA “Using hands-free devices to talk, text or send e-mail while driving is distracting and risky, contrary to what many people believe, says a new University of Utah study issued today by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.” ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 21-May-2014

Court Agrees Injured Party Can Depose Defendant's Auto Insurer

A federal judge recently agreed with Kahn Law Firm that where the injured party seeks to depose the defendant’s auto insurer to find out (1) whether defendant gave any statements to the insurer and, if so, the substance of those statements; and ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 16-May-2014

Justin Kahn and Wes Allison Publish Article for South Carolina Association Justice on Reptile Motion

The South Carolina Association for Justice has published another article written by Justin S. Kahn and Wes B. Allison entitled “Who’s Afraid of the Reptile Motion in Limine?” This article addresses a recent trend by some defendants ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 15-May-2014

Distraction Guidelines Released

The US Department of Transportation released distraction guidelines that encourage automobile manufacturers to limit the distraction risk connected to electronic devices built into their vehicles, such as communications, entertainment and navigation ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 12-May-2014

Preventable Medical Errors Kills 440,000 Patients a Year

New research confirms 440,000 people die every year because of preventable medical errors. That is equivalent to more than the entire population of the cities of Charleston (125,583) , Columbia (131,686), Greenville (60,709), Myrtle Beach (28,292) , ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 5-May-2014

New Subpoena Forms

The South Carolina Supreme Court has issued new subpoena forms approved for use in Circuit and Family Courts in South Carolina. The revisions relate to witness fee and mileage language in the proof of service section of the forms. These new forms ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 21-Apr-2014

Justin Kahn Speaks to Colorado Bar Association About Motion Practice

On April 17, 2015, Justin Kahn presented Better Motion Practice - How to Argue, Present and Write Motions More Effectively to the Colorado Bar Association. The program can be viewed here.

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 16-Apr-2014

Ellis Kahn Speaks to The Citadel Inn of Court

Ellis I. Kahn, a 1958 graduate of The Citadel, spoke to the Inn of Court. The Citadel Inn of Court Pre-Law Society is a cadet/alumni organization made up of pre-law students and Citadel graduates in the legal professions. The Inn of Court was founded ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 23-Mar-2014

GM Ignition Recall

NHTSA urges owners of recalled GM vehicles to follow GM recommendations to “use only the ignition key with nothing else on the key ring" and get repairs as soon as parts are available from GM. You can read more about the recall information ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 15-Mar-2014

Justin Kahn Joins Southern Trial Lawyers Board of Governors

At the 27th annual meeting of the Southern Trial Lawyers Association (STLA), Justin Kahn was appointed to the board of governors. The STLA promotes fellowship and learning among trial lawyers throughout the 13 southern states.

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 11-Mar-2014

Justin Kahn Teaches at Bridge the Gap

On March 11, 2013, Justin Kahn taught at the 2013 Bridge The Gap program, a class all South Carolina Bar applicants are required to attend. Rule 402(c) of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules sets forth the requirements for admission to practice ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 2-Mar-2014

Justin Kahn Participates in Symposium on Practicing Law in the 21st Century

On March 1, 2013, Justin Kahn participated in a panel discussion with federal judges, a law professor and another lawyer at the University of South Carolina School of Law. The topic was “Realities of the Rules: How Procedural Rules Cope with ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 12-Feb-2014

Graco Children's Car Seat Recall

Graco Children's Products, Inc. (Graco) is recalling model year 2009 through 2013 toddler and booster child restraints, models Cozy Cline, Comfort Sport, Classic Ride 50, My Ride 65, My Ride with Safety Surround, My Ride 70, Size 4 Me 70, ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 8-Feb-2014

Side Impact Test for Child Restraint Systems Proposed

The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed upgrades to the federal motor vehicle safety standard for child-restraint systems to ensure child passengers are protected in side ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 4-Feb-2014

Consumer Right to Dispute Debt Orally Upheld

Recently, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals held that consumers can dispute the validity of a debt orally because the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act does not impose a writing requirement. In the case of Clark v. Absolute Collection Service, ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 29-Jan-2014

Government Web Site Tries to Help End Distracted Driving

At any given daylight moment across America, approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices while driving, a number that has held steady since 2010 according to distraction.gov. Distracted driving is any ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 21-Jan-2014

Insurer Defaults After Substantial Compliance with Alternative Method of Service

The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that an insurer was properly held in default following its failure to answer a complaint after being served via US Mail Certified Restricted Delivery in substantial compliance with the policy terms creating ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 19-Jan-2014

Compare Hospitals on Medicare Website

Patients wanting to choose between hospitals based on various factors can now compare hospitals side by side on Medicare’s Hospital Compare website. “Medicare is changing the way it pays hospitals for services provided to people with ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 17-Jan-2014

New Rules Proposed by SC Supreme Court

website. The proposed language is below. The first paragraph of Rule 11(a), SCRCP, is amended to provide as follows: (a) Signature. Every pleading, motion or other paper of a party represented by an attorney shall be signed in his individual name by ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 15-Jan-2014

Car Rental Company Can be Liabile for Negligent Entrustment

In a recent order obtained by Kahn Law Firm denying summary judgment by a car rental company, a trial judge held that there were sufficient facts to move forward on the case. A car rental company argued that there was no duty in South Carolina which ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 12-Jan-2014

DUI Reminder from NTSB

The National Transportation Safety Board states that we are not solving our nation's drunk driving problem. There are 300,000 alcohol-impaired trips.....Every Day! Driving drunk takes 10,000 lives per year and that nearly 1 in 3 traffic deaths ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 11-Jan-2014

Justin Kahn Teaches at National CLE Program

On January 10, 2014, Justin Kahn spoke at the National CLE Conference in Vail, Colorado on the topic Visual Advocacy: Learning to Use Cognitive Science to Make Your Case. He participated in the Civil Litigation portion of the program along with other ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 5-Jan-2014

Justin S. Kahn discusses video deposition strategies at National Legal Conference

Justin S. Kahn was invited again to speak to lawyers throughout the country at the National CLE Conference in Snowmass, Colorado. Justin discussed the practical, ethical and technical techniques for taking effective video depositions. He provided the ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 3-Jan-2014

Justin Kahn Speaks at Bridge The Gap 2014

Justin Kahn was invited to speak at The South Carolina Bar program Bridge the Gap on January 3, 2014 in Charleston, SC. Justin spoke about practicing law before the Court of Common Pleas in civil matters and explained rules of civil procedure unique ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 2-Jan-2014

Distracted Driving Major Cause of Vehicle Crashes

Chart Credit New England Journal of Medicine The New England Journal of Medicine published an article today related to distracted driving and texting. The conclusion of the article: “The risk of a crash or near-crash among novice drivers ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 16-Aug-2013

Texting and Driving Documentary

“From One Second to the Next” Documentary - It Can Wait has been released. This 35 minute documentary shows the devastation that occurs to families and friends when someone decides to text while driving. Share this video to stop this ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 4-Aug-2013

SC Bar Releases Latest Books by Kahn

The South Carolina Bar has released the 2013 versions of Justin Kahn’s South Carolina Rules of Procedure Annotated 2013 and South Carolina Rules of Evidence Annotated 9th edition. To order the books or learn more about them, visit the SC Bar ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 12-Jul-2013

Prove Notice without Knowledge Published

Prove Notice without Knowledge, an article that examines the requirements of proving knowledge based on inquiry notice, was published by the South Carolina Association for Justice. The article was written by Justin Kahn and Wes Allison of Kahn Law ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 23-Jun-2013

Chryler Recall Jeep Grand Cherokees and Libertys

Chrysler has agreed to take action to protect its customers and the driving public. Consumers impacted by the safety recall and customer satisfaction campaign should have their vehicles serviced promptly once they receive notification from Chrysler. ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 1-May-2013

Rules Update for Commercial Delivery Service of Process

Some of the rules changes relate to allowing commercial delivery services to serve defendants. However, there are necessary steps to follow in order to effectuate service and default via this method of service is limited. You can read the rule ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 23-Apr-2013

Fast Track Jury Trials

The South Carolina Supreme Court has recently established rules and procedures for the voluntary use of the Fast Track jury trial process in South Carolina. “A Fast Track Jury trial is a voluntary, binding jury trial before a reduced jury panel ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 6-Apr-2013

SC Bar CLE Division Promotes Justin Kahn's Books

The South Carolina Bar CLE Division is promoting the South Carolina Rules of Procedure and Evidence Annotated books written by Justin S. Kahn. The South Carolina Bar CLE division has sold thousands of these books over the years. The books are used by ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 29-Jan-2013

Researchers study highway safety and bright, changing billboards

[Photo credit Post and Courier] Those colorful billboards that morph from one image to another have drawn the attention of government researchers here and overseas looking at whether the bright, changing signs are too much of a driver distraction. ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 22-Jan-2013

FTC Warns Small Businesses: Don't Open Email Falsely Claiming to be From FTC

The Federal Trade Commission is warning small businesses that an email with a subject line “NOTIFICATION OF CONSUMER COMPLAINT” is not from the FTC. The email falsely states that a complaint has been filed with the agency against their ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 20-Jan-2013

Wes B. Allison records history - The weight of Obama's do-over of oath of office

The Recording was made by Wes B. Allison. This article appears in The Tampa Bay Times. On Barack Obama's first full day in office, oaths were something of a punch line. During the elaborate inaugural ceremony on the West Front of the Capitol, ...

Posted By Kahn Law Firm 1-Jan-2013

iPadNotebook.com viewed about 280,000 times in 2012

About 55,000 tourists visit Liechtenstein every year. This blog was viewed about 280,000 times in 2012. If it were Liechtenstein, it would take about 5 years for that many people to see it. Your blog had more visits than a small country in Europe! ...