Post by Managing Partner Ellen Adams On April 25, 2012, the S.C. Senate unanimously approved the appointment of attorney Melody James to fill the expired term of Commissioner Bryan Lyndon. Commissioner James’ appointment will run through June 30, 2016. She graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1987. Prior to her… Continue Reading
Senate Confirms Commissioner McCaskill
By a vote of 27-0, the Senate confirmed the nomination of businessman Gene McCaskill to fill a term on the Workers’ Compensation Commission that expires June 30.The following is from the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission. Senate Confirms Commissioner McCaskill On March 6, 2012 the Senate confirmed the Initial Appointment of Gene McCaskill to the… Continue Reading
McCaskill Nomination moves to full Senate for Consideration
The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved the nomination of businessman Gene McCaskill to fill a term on the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission. The nomination now moves to the full South Carolina Senate for consideration. The business community is optimistic about McCaskill’s appointment due to his experience and reputation. McCaskill currently serves as a senior executive assistant… Continue Reading
Senate Committee Taking Steps toward McCaskill Confirmation
Post by Ellen Adams This afternoon at 3:00 p.m., interim Commissioner Gene McCaskill will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee taking his final step toward confirmation for the unexpired term of David Huffstetler. Huffstetler resigned from the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission effective November 15, 2011. In South Carolina, Commissioners are nominated by the Governor… Continue Reading
Gov. Nikki Haley appoints Gene McCaskill to SCWCC
On Thursday, December 22, 2011, Governor Nikki Haley appointed Gene McCaskill to fill Commissioner David Huffstetler’s recent vacancy at the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission. Click here to read the release from the Governor’s Office. The business community is optimistic about McCaskill’s appointment due to his experience and reputation in the business community. McCaskill currently serves as a senior executive… Continue Reading