Cheryl Shoun

As the novel coronavirus has and continues to wreak havoc on so many lives, so does it affect contracts, whether they be those between landlord and tenant, buyer and seller, or otherwise. As addressed by my esteemed colleague...more It is no surprise to any reader - we are all trying to cope the best we can in light of COVID-19 and the novel issues it continues to present. There is little history to guide us on legal challenges unique to this pandemic....more The South Carolina Court of Appeals recently provided a general yet thorough overview of the court’s perspective as to arbitration agreements, with a focus on such agreements in light of authority granted pursuant to a power...more What is a “Change?” - S.C. Code Ann. Section 38-77-160 serves to establish an insurer’s duty to offer, at the option of an insured, underinsured motorist coverage (“UIM”) up to the limits of the insured liability coverage,...more