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Business can make sure workplace social media is a tool, not a weapon
By Melissa G. Cassell In an era when nearly three-quarters of adults use social media sites, workplace social media issues are impossible to avoid. It’s an area of law evolving as quickly as a Tweet can go viral, but one thing is clear: there is no point in employers trying to avoid or ban Facebook, […]
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Elizabeth Smith Owen confirmed as member of York County Natural Gas Authority Board
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA – Elizabeth Smith Owen, a partner at Morton & Gettys, is the newest member of the York County Natural Gas Authority Board. Owen will serve a three-year term. The South Carolina State Senate confirmed her appointment in April. The York County Natural Gas Authority, established in 1954, is a not-for-profit corporation […]
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J. Richards McCrae becomes newest partner at Morton & Gettys
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA – J. Richards McCrae III, who grew up in Fort Mill and came home to York County to join Morton & Gettys in 2009, has become the firm’s newest partner. An experienced litigator, McCrae focuses his practice on personal injury cases. He’s represented survivors in wrongful death suits and victims, including […]
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SC texting while driving law strikes a balance
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA – Motor vehicle laws in South Carolina are an often-evolving list. New rules are written and old ones changed as new public policy issues and road safety concerns arise. A great example of this was about a year ago, when South Carolina joined a majority of other states in outlawing texting […]
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Gettys joins South State Bank Advisory Board
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA – John Gettys, a founding member of Morton & Gettys, now is a member of the advisory board of South State Bank. Advisory board members are selected based on civic and community knowledge and involvement. South State Bank turns to the board for insight on the needs of the York County […]
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Morton & Gettys part of Rock Hill Cultural District
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA – The South Carolina Arts Commission has designated Rock Hill’s downtown as the state’s first official cultural district, and the region includes Morton & Gettys’ new Fountain Park Place office. The cultural district designation, announced Feb. 18, came after months of work coordinated by the Arts Council of York County. Morton […]
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South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Driver Suspension Eligibility Week 2015
Many South Carolina drivers burdened by a suspended driver’s license might be able to take advantage of Driver Suspension Eligibility Week and have their driving privileges restored sooner than they had expected. This year’s DSEW is available, March 16-20 in all DMV offices across the state. During that period, South Carolina drivers who have lost […]
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Congress creates ABLE accounts to assist disabled with saving
By Joseph L. Raad, Attorney At Law Beginning January 1, 2015 persons with long-term physical or mental disabilities who receive Federal benefits such a SSI or SSDI and Medicaid have a unique opportunity to accumulate money without jeopardizing their government benefits. Disabled individuals may now create ABLE accounts (the acronym stands for Achieving a Better […]
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Morton & Gettys donation helps bring Steinway to York County arts council
A Steinway Essex baby grand piano has a new home at the Community Performance Center of the Arts Council of York County, thanks to donations from Morton & Gettys and other community organization. Morton & Gettys contributed in conjunction with its move to a new office in downtown Rock Hill. Five of the firm’s attorneys […]
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Cassell to serve as adjunct professor
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA – Melissa Gurney Cassell, an attorney with Morton & Gettys, will serve as an adjunct professor during the spring 2015 semester at the University of South Carolina School of Law. Cassell will team up with two other attorneys to teach a Small Business Organization Capstone class. The course will introduce students […]