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Bev Carroll again wins Employment Law Power List honors
For the second consecutive year, Morton & Gettys attorney Bev Carroll has been named to SC Lawyers Weekly Employment Law Power List. The exclusive list honors only around a dozen attorneys statewide. The lawyers are selected for inclusion based on professional and community service, legal success and reputation among peers. A certified specialist in employment […]
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Six from Morton & Gettys included in 2025 edition of Best Lawyers
ROCK HILL, SC – The latest edition of Best Lawyers in America includes another strong showing for Morton & Gettys. Six of the firm’s attorneys have earned honors in the 2025 edition of the national directory and its companion piece, Best Lawyers: One to Watch. Most of the recognized attorneys were listed in multiple practice […]
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Bev Carroll named to “Influential Women of Law” list
Congratulations to Bev Carroll, who has been named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s inaugural “Influential Women of Law” list in the magazine’s June 18 edition. Selection criteria include leadership, business acumen, mentoring, community involvement, and contributions to the legal field. The award’s goal is to spotlight women leaders in South Carolina’s legal community. Bev Carroll […]
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Federal changes in overtime rules, non-compete agreements and joint employer classifications
By Bev Carroll and Melissa Cassell Attorneys at Law Spring seems to be marching on with additional showers of federal updates for employers. For overtime As anticipated, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a new overtime rule, which raises the salary requirement for “exempt” employees higher than predicted last month. The new rule increases the salary-threshold […]
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Ashley Worrell joins Clover LEAF board
ROCK HILL, SC – Ashley Worrell, an attorney at Morton & Gettys, has been elected to the Clover LEAF Board of Directors. The organization, formally known as the Clover Leaders for Educational Advancement Foundation, is a nonprofit that supports teachers and students in the Clover School District in York County. Founded in 1986, it has […]
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Trent Womble joins Community Partnership Foundation Board
ROCK HILL, SC – Trent Womble, an attorney at Morton & Gettys, is one of the newest members of the Community Partnership Foundation Board of Directors. Founded in 2020, the nonprofit foundation connects other local nonprofits, helping to fund projects and programs that bring together people and ideas. The foundation supports a variety of organizations […]
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Fair becomes firm’s ninth attorney to hold multi-state licenses
ROCK HILL, SC – Congratulations to Henry Fair, who became the ninth attorney at Morton & Gettys to hold licenses in multiple states when he was sworn into the Florida Bar. A graduate from the University of South Carolina School of Law, Henry earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and African American studies at […]
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Heath Myers honored with Ones to Watch Award
Morton & Gettys attorney Heath Myers was among 14 outstanding professionals the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce honored recently with a Ones to Watch award. The annual honors go to people under 40. Winners are selected based on professional accomplishments, leadership potential, personal character, and community engagement. This year’s class includes public servants, leaders […]
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Bev Carroll listed in 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers
ROCK HILL, SC – Congratulations to Bev Carroll for her inclusion in the 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers list. This marks the fifth consecutive time she has been honored in the peer-reviewed guide. A national rating service of the country’s top attorneys, Super Lawyers evaluates nominees across 70 practice areas. Attorneys are selected for inclusion […]
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March brings federal employment law changes
As the saying goes, March winds bring . . . several new federal regulations for employers. For 2024, businesses that employ 100 people in a location, in industries deemed “high hazard” such as construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and warehousing, will be required to report workplace injuries and illnesses electronically on Forms 300 and 301. The yearly […]