‘Southern Charm’ Custody Records Case Headed to S.C. Supreme CourtJenn WoodSeptember 10, 2026September 14, 2026 by Jenn WoodSeptember 10, 2026September 14, 2026 Thomas Ravenel wants the sealed court file opened to the public — while Kathryn Dennis argues disclosure would further harm their children…...
S.C. Robe Race: Five for the Supreme CourtWill FolksAugust 26, 2026August 29, 2026 by Will FolksAugust 26, 2026August 29, 2026 Incestuous process underway again after South Carolina lawmakers forced a capable, independent jurist to resign......
Federal Judge Dismisses Alex Murdaugh’s Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Becky HillJenn WoodAugust 5, 2026August 8, 2026 by Jenn WoodAugust 5, 2026August 8, 2026 Court finds former clerk's misconduct did not cause Murdaugh's legal defense costs — but leaves door open to future claims....
Can Alex Murdaugh Sue Becky Hill? Federal Judge Faces Rare Legal QuestionsJenn WoodJuly 10, 2026July 13, 2026 by Jenn WoodJuly 10, 2026July 13, 2026 Few courts have confronted whether a criminal defendant can recover the cost of defending a trial vacated because of misconduct by a court official....
Murdaugh Saga: Prosecutors Support Unsealing Becky Hill FilesJenn WoodJuly 6, 2026July 9, 2026 by Jenn WoodJuly 6, 2026July 9, 2026 Prosecutors say public should see jury tampering records while the court preserves promises made to jurors....
Alex Murdaugh Fires Back at Becky Hill’s Motion to DismissJenn WoodJuly 3, 2026July 7, 2026 by Jenn WoodJuly 3, 2026July 7, 2026 Defense says Hill is attempting to relitigate issues the South Carolina Supreme Court has already decided after overturning his murder convictions....
Toxic Justice: S.C. Supreme Court Upholds Asbestos Receivership SystemJenn WoodMay 28, 2026May 29, 2026 by Jenn WoodMay 28, 2026May 29, 2026 Justices reject international corporate challenge while reinforcing controversial power structure at center of South Carolina’s asbestos docket....
The Constitutional Principles That Undid Alex Murdaugh’s ConvictionsJenn WoodMay 25, 2026May 28, 2026 by Jenn WoodMay 25, 2026May 28, 2026 From the 'Remmer presumption' to Rule 606(b), here is what the justices concluded — and why it matters far beyond this one case....
Week in Review: Interview with Alex Murdaugh’s AttorneysWill FolksMay 16, 2026May 19, 2026 by Will FolksMay 16, 2026May 19, 2026 'Retrial of the Century' on tap......
S.C. Supreme Court Strikes Down Alex Murdaugh’s Murder ConvictionsJenn WoodMay 13, 2026May 20, 2026 by Jenn WoodMay 13, 2026May 20, 2026 'Trial of the Century' undone, case remanded back to circuit court......