Voicing an opinion about opinions

You’ve spoken, and we’ve listened. In this second issue of the reimagined South Carolina Lawyers Weekly, you’ll notice two pages of opinion digests. You’ll also notice a note about finding the full list of digests online.

This came about after hearing from you, our readers. By far the biggest concern you had with the redesign was the lack of opinion digests. This was something that we thought about a great deal prior to the relaunch.

Unfortunately, with us moving to a monthly print schedule, it would be impossible to include the full list of digests in the print edition. Which is why we will select some noteworthy opinions to be included in each issue. Please be assured that all digests will always be available online at sclawyersweekly.com.

Speaking of Version 2.0, in this edition’s cover story you’ll find reporter Haviland Stewart’s look at the merger between Carolinas-based Nexsen Pruet joining an Alabama firm to create a nationwide practice. The roots of the deal might have you tapping your toes.

You’ll also read a profile on G.P. Diminich, managing partner at Shumaker, who is leading the firm’s growth in Charleston, as well as a 4th U.S. Circuit Cort of Appeals case involving First and Fourth Amendment rights. And be sure to check out the 5 Questions With chat with Larry Cunningham, provost, dean, and professor of law at Charleston School of Law, about the school’s success. You’ll also find Verdicts and Settlements inside and a roundup of personnel moves from firms across the state.

That several of you reached out about the redesign reaffirmed my belief in the importance of South Carolina Lawyers Weekly, and what it means to you.

I look forward to making it better with each edition.

Jason Thomas is the interim editor of South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. Reach him via email at jthomas@scbiznews.com.