Category Archives: SC Law

Don’t Lose Your Head By Ignoring Your Gut

Don’t Lose Your Head by Ignoring Your Gut By:  Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas (704) 940-9012 Act III, SCENE 1: Hotel Project, in the unfinished but dried-in lobby. ENTER GLOUCESTER, the general contractor, and BUCKINGHAM, the Architect. Gloucester: O … Continue reading

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South Carolina’s Notice of Project Commencement

South Carolina’s Notice of Project Commencement By: Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas “Slick” Ray pulled up on the jobsite in a shiny new truck with a beautiful new fishing boat in tow. Ray, a first tier concrete sub, was on his … Continue reading

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The Microphone Is Always On

The Microphone is Always On By: Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas (704) 940-9012 We all enjoy hearing the off-the-cuff remarks politicians and celebrities make while they believe the mic is off. We believe that these comments give us insight … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Surety Bonding 101 for Contractors

I am often asked by new and upcoming contractors what it takes to obtain a surety bond. What better way to answer this question than to ask someone who writes bonds for a living?   Alex Levin is a writer for … Continue reading

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South Carolina’s Prompt Payment Act

South Carolina’s Prompt Payment Act By: Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas We continue to explore South Carolina laws enacted to help contractors, subs, and suppliers get paid for their work.  Today, I present South Carolina’s take on the so-called … Continue reading

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South Carolina’s “27-1-15” Letter

South Carolina’s “27-1-15” Letter By:  Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas South Carolina law provides the unpaid contractor several effective tools to pry money away from owner or contractor who has a difficult time letting go. One such tool is … Continue reading

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Bill Caldwell Talks Construction in the Carolinas

Bill Caldwell Talks Construction in the Carolinas By:  Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas It’s been a busy time for me in Lawyerland, but I would not be able to enjoy my weekend if I failed to update my blog … Continue reading

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What is Mediation?

A Mediation Education By:  Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) refers to out-of-court methods of resolving legal fights.  ADR has been around for a long time.  During the ordeal, trial by fire, water, or combat determined … Continue reading

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The Dollars are in the Details

The Dollars are in the Details By:  Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas I have been monitoring the advance sheets in South Carolina and North Carolina for an interesting case concerning federal contracting.  Ask and you shall receive. Hot off … Continue reading

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Pics Or It Didn’t Happen: Using Photographs to Document the Project

Using Photographs to Document the Project By:  Gregory L. Shelton Shelton Law Carolinas (704) 940-9012 Photographs provide the finder of fact (whether judge, jury, or arbitrator) with a wealth of information about a construction dispute. The owner may criticize a … Continue reading

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