As Cheif Legal Officer, the Attorney General:(1) Represents and advises the State, its agencies, political subdivision, and its officials in legal matters when the State is a party to a legal action, either as plaintiff or defendant;
(2) Is responsible for employing and supervising those attorneys who represent the State, as well as, overseeing the State’s litigation and effectuating South Carolina’s legal policy;
(3) Issues official legal opinions upon request by constitutional officers, members of the General Assembly, and certain state and local officials;
As Securities Commissioner, the Attorney General:
(1) Oversees the registration of all persons engaged in the sale of securities in the State of South Carolina; investigates allegations of fraud or other violations of securities laws and takes appropriate enforcement action; and provides information on securities laws and practices.
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U.S. state pension funds have $1 trillion shortfall: Pew
(Reuters) - U.S. states face a total shortfall of at least $1 trillion in their funds for employees' pensions and retirement benefits, and their financial problems are quickly mounting, according to a report released by the Pew Center on the States on Thursday.
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South Carolinas Attorney General has to oversee this stuff to make sure those Goldman Sachs dudes from Wall Street are not taking advantage of us hard working Sandlappers.
Unlike all the competition in the race – Leighton Lord has been dealing with these guys for years. He understands how law, business and government are interconnected.
South Carolina needs a great lawyer, not another politician looking to score points with frivolous prosecution and policy based on opinion polls.
…that’s what I said.
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