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19 S.C. B. News 1 (2007-2008)

handle is hein.barjournals/socarbn0019 and id is 1 raw text is: SouthCaroina BrN EW I w .scbarior Oco e 2 00 Vo. 0, o Beatty sworn in Former S.C. Court of Appeals Judge Donald W. Beatty was sworn in as a justice of the Supreme Court of South Carolina on September 5. This is a very, very uplifting and great day for us all, said Beatty. I come with great anticipation. I am eager to embark on this journey. * The swearing-in ceremony was a proud occasion, with Chief Justice Jean Toal, Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter and attorney Albert V. Smith giving Beatty their blessings in the presence of jurists, family, friends and supporters. After taking the oath, Beatty spoke from his' new seat with commitment and optimism. He acknowledged the first black justice since Reconstruction, Chief justice Ernest Finney, as well as other leaders like :he Hon. Matthew Perry and the Hon. [asper Cureton. If I am blessed with a modicum of the nettle of these great men, then I'll be able o continue to cut the path that they started, said Beatty. Justice Beatty, 55, was elected to the Beatty is accompanied by his wife Angela as he is sworn into office by S.C. Supreme Court Justice Jean Toal. AP Images ©2007. Supreme Court after four years at the state Court of Appeals. He was a member of the House from 1991 to 1995, when he was elected as a Circuit Court judge. The Army veteran and former Spartanburg city councilman replaces E.C. Burnett III of Spartanburg, who retired after 12 years of service. Beatty will fill the remainder of Burnett's term, which expires July 31, 2010. I would like to thank our legislature for giving me the opportunity to serve, said Beatty. I too long for a South Carolina that lives up to its grand potential. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Bar Bytes Attorney General receives unauthorized practice funds Bar Foundation News Calendar Classifieds In September, the Office of the Attorney General received a $250,000 grant made 'A;ailable through South Carolina Bar Foundation to be used in the development 4nd support of enforcement efforts necessary to address the harm caused by the unautho- rized practice of law. This is a big step forward for consumer protection, said Attorney General Henry McMaster. These are some much-needed resources, and we look forward to significant progress. The funds, available November 1, are expected to: advance the protection of the public from the erroneous preparation and otherwise worthless provision of legal documents or inaccurate legal advice given by persons untrained in the law; and facilitate the prosecution of individuals engaged in the unauthorized practice of law. CLE News Firm Announcements 6-8, 21 Judicial Advisory Opinions 10 Legal Administrators News 16 Risk Management

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