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Commemorating Juneteenth and Honoring the Emanuel Nine

June 19, 2025

On Juneteenth 2025, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd remembers and recognizes the tenth anniversary of the tragic mass shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. On June 17, 2015, nine church members lost their lives during a Bible study at the hands of an individual who had entered the church under the guise of fellowship. This tragic act of violence continues to underscore the importance of reflection, understanding and ongoing dialogue around issues of race and equality in our communities.

HSB Webinar Announcement: Mid-Year Employment Law Update

June 13, 2025

Click here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar presented by HSB's Employment Law team.

NCAA v. House: The Billion Dollar NIL Case That Will Reshape College Sports

June 12, 2025

By: Ashley Long and Collin Keefer (2025 Summer Law Clerk, 2L at University of South Carolina School of Law)

College sports are on the verge of a historic shift that will redefine how student-athletes are compensated for the value they bring to their institutions. At the center of this transformation is House v. NCAA, a federal antitrust lawsuit that led to the largest settlement in NCAA history. Judge Claudia Wilken officially approved the $2.8 billion settlement on June 6, 2025, opening the door to both retroactive compensation and direct revenue sharing between schools and student-athletes.

Robert Knowlton and Bryan Hickey Named as 2025 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Intellectual Property Law in Greenville and Columbia

June 11, 2025

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is proud to announce that two of its shareholders, Robert (Bob) Knowlton from the Columbia office and Bryan Hickey from the Greenville office, have been named 2025 Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" for Intellectual Property litigation in their respective markets.

Supreme Court Affirms Uniform Legal Standard for All Discrimination Claims

June 09, 2025

The United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, rejecting a heightened burden for plaintiffs in “majority-groups” to meet their evidentiary burden in discrimination cases under Title VII.

HSB Practices and Attorneys Ranked Prominently in Chambers and Partners USA 2025 Guide

June 05, 2025

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. has earned prominent recognition in the Chambers and Partners USA 2025 Guide. The firm maintained its Band 1 designation for banking and finance in South Carolina, continuing its streak of top-tier recognition. Band 1 represents the highest ranking awarded by this prestigious, independent legal industry referral directory.

J. Derrick Quattlebaum Named 2025 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for ERISA Litigation in Greenville

May 30, 2025

J. Derrick Quattlebaum, shareholder and General Counsel at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., has been recognized as a "Lawyer of the Year" for Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) litigation in Greenville, South Carolina, in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers®.