Berkeley County Bar Association

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03/31/2022

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02/04/2022

Jan. 31 through Feb. 4 is Identity Theft Awareness Week which educates the public on how to reduce your risk of identity theft and recover it if it occurs. Identity theft can occur as a result of stolen mail, phishing, computer viruses, data breaches and more. In recognition of Identity Theft Awareness Week, we asked Columbia attorney and information privacy professional Jack Pringle, who is a member of the SC Bar Technology Committee, for some tips on how to keep your information online safe. Below are a few best practices for securing personal and business devices and networks:

1. 🔒 Use strong, unique passwords for your online accounts. Consider using a password manager.

2. ✅ Employ multi-factor authentication as appropriate, both on corporate networks (especially for remote access) and for popular online sites (e.g. Google, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn).

3. 💻 Be skeptical on the Internet, and with emails, texts and other communications.

4. 🖱 Never click links or open attachments in emails or texts that appear to come from your employer, bank or any other institution. Always login to your accounts directly.

Following these practices and creating security awareness will help reduce the risk of security compromises that can cost individuals and businesses dearly. Interested in hearing more tips? Check out Pringle’s full blog post on computer security tips online (🔗 https://bit.ly/3goqhFM ) and the SC Bar Practice Management Assistance Program's technology page: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3AU5wv4

10/06/2021

The SC Bar has shared summary results from its first all-member survey. The survey is a key milestone in the Five-Year Strategic Diversity Plan and included questions about our members’ demographics; experiences and perspectives related to diversity, equity and inclusion; and member activity and involvement.

Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/surveyresultssummary

03/01/2021

Law School for Non-Lawyers is back with all you need to know about a variety of legal topics!

Join our 7-week virtual courses covering subjects like family law, elder & healthcare law and landlord tenant law. Listen as volunteer attorneys speak on these everyday matters — all from the comfort of your own home.

There's still time to register for the series! Visit our site to save your spot. 🔗 http://bit.ly/2PbR0vb

09/21/2020

There will be a Charleston Candlelit Remembrance Ceremony for Justice Ginsberg on Wednesday, September 23rd in the Charleston County Courthouse Courtyard (red brick area). Bring a candle and wear a mask and practice social distancing.

09/05/2020

REMINDER: Please be aware of Berkeley County Magistrate Court's special operations and schedule now through Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

See the court's full notice HERE: https://berkeleycountysc.gov/dept/magistrates/

07/04/2020

Bianca Williams has been named the 2020 Law Related Education (LRE) Lawyer of the Year for her dedication to the Mock Trial program and passion to foster a better understanding of the values of our legal and judicial system.

07/01/2020

**UPDATE: MAGISTRATE COURT INFO**

Central Traffic Court cases beginning Wednesday, July 1, 2020 will be rescheduled, until further notice. All parties will be mailed a new hearing notice.

You may check the status of your case and find out if a new court date has been scheduled HERE: https://bit.ly/3dTOAbf

If you have changed addresses to something other than the one indicated on your license, please call the court at
843-719-4050 and provide an updated address.

Pay traffic citations online HERE: https://bit.ly/38dxRya
All other Magistrate cases, including Small Claims matters and evictions, will be held at the time and place indicated on your hearing notice.

07/01/2020

The South Carolina Bar Board of Governors unanimously adopted a Five-Year Strategic Diversity Plan for the Bar on June 26.

The plan—written by the Diversity Committee, discussed at length during the Board’s February retreat and presented at the May meeting—includes the following Vision for Diversity statement: “The SC Bar values the diversity of its members. Practitioners with varied backgrounds, experiences, and identities enrich the legal profession, the practice of law, the administration of justice, and society as a whole.”

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/barnewsdiversityplan