The Legal Bench Tue, 05 May 2026 16:48:16 -0400 https://collinsandlacy.com en-us © 2026 The Legal Bench yes df2cc150-9491-594d-a3e8-668006b18d56 Collins & Lacy, P.C. episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) legal, law, construction, trucking, hospitality, retail, ethics, professional liability, South Carolina, compliance Collins & Lacy, P.C. https://storage.buzzsprout.com/l1ffvxrhzztgbo6jz18dahy6da3e?.jpg The Legal Bench https://collinsandlacy.com Lawyers Helping Lawyers Lawyers Helping Lawyers Lawyers Helping Lawyers is a professional resource available to all lawyers, judges, and law students experiencing challenges with substance use disorders, mental health illnesses, and/or stress-related issues that affect their professional and personal lives. Collins & Lacy President/CEO, Christian Stegmaier, interviews two of the leaders of the program, Beth Padgett and Frances Brown Anderson.

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]]> Lawyers Helping Lawyers is a professional resource available to all lawyers, judges, and law students experiencing challenges with substance use disorders, mental health illnesses, and/or stress-related issues that affect their professional and personal lives. Collins & Lacy President/CEO, Christian Stegmaier, interviews two of the leaders of the program, Beth Padgett and Frances Brown Anderson.

https://www.scbar.org/for-lawyers/networking/committees/lawyers-helping-lawyers/

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-19127848 Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:00 -0400 3043 full false Chad Patterson - Raldex Hospitality Chad Patterson - Raldex Hospitality Recorded live from Hilton Head Island at the SCRLA meeting, Collins & Lacy President and CEO Christian Stegmaier sits down with Chad Patterson of Raldex Hospitality for an insightful conversation about growth, leadership, and people. Chad shares how he’s maximizing Raldex Hospitality's footprint in Florence, South Carolina, his approach to delivering exceptional guest experiences, and the strategy behind hiring and keeping the right team.

]]> Recorded live from Hilton Head Island at the SCRLA meeting, Collins & Lacy President and CEO Christian Stegmaier sits down with Chad Patterson of Raldex Hospitality for an insightful conversation about growth, leadership, and people. Chad shares how he’s maximizing Raldex Hospitality's footprint in Florence, South Carolina, his approach to delivering exceptional guest experiences, and the strategy behind hiring and keeping the right team.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-18058249 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0500 742 full false Paul Garcia- Dayton House Paul Garcia- Dayton House Second in a series of podcasts recorded at the recent South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association meeting in Hilton Head Island, Collins & Lacy President & CEO, Christian Stegmaier, interviews Paul Garcia, SCRLA Board Member and General Manager of the Dayton House Resort at Myrtle Beach. Mr. Garcia discussed the greatest challenges to his business and the company culture he has developed to make the Dayton House a great place for both workers and their guests.

]]> Second in a series of podcasts recorded at the recent South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association meeting in Hilton Head Island, Collins & Lacy President & CEO, Christian Stegmaier, interviews Paul Garcia, SCRLA Board Member and General Manager of the Dayton House Resort at Myrtle Beach. Mr. Garcia discussed the greatest challenges to his business and the company culture he has developed to make the Dayton House a great place for both workers and their guests.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-17848928 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1167 full false SCRLA Kirk Watkins, Sizzling Steak Concepts SCRLA Kirk Watkins, Sizzling Steak Concepts Collins & Lacy President/CEO and Retail & Hospitality Practice Group Leader, Christian Stegmaier, hosts a conversation with Kirk Watkins, SCRLA Board Chair and leader with Sizzling Steak Concepts, exploring the challenges and opportunities facing today’s hospitality industry.

From risk management and compliance to leadership strategies, this episode offers valuable insights for restaurant owners, operators, and hospitality professionals.


]]> Collins & Lacy President/CEO and Retail & Hospitality Practice Group Leader, Christian Stegmaier, hosts a conversation with Kirk Watkins, SCRLA Board Chair and leader with Sizzling Steak Concepts, exploring the challenges and opportunities facing today’s hospitality industry.

From risk management and compliance to leadership strategies, this episode offers valuable insights for restaurant owners, operators, and hospitality professionals.


]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-17823720 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 847 full false Meet The New Guy - Attorney Jerrod Fussnecker Meet The New Guy - Attorney Jerrod Fussnecker Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-16835423 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2019 full false Meet The New Guy - Attorney Ty Zeigler Meet The New Guy - Attorney Ty Zeigler In the first episode of a new series on The Legal Bench Podcast, Collins & Lacy President/CEO Christian Stegmaier interviews attorney Ty Zeigler, one of the firm's newer lawyers.

]]> In the first episode of a new series on The Legal Bench Podcast, Collins & Lacy President/CEO Christian Stegmaier interviews attorney Ty Zeigler, one of the firm's newer lawyers.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-16738488 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0500 1508 full false Be the Hero: The Role of the Defense Lawyer in a World of Complacency Be the Hero: The Role of the Defense Lawyer in a World of Complacency In an insurance defense model, it’s easy to think of the carrier as the client. They are, after all, the ones paying the bills. They set guidelines, dictate reporting requirements, and ultimately decide whether to settle or proceed to trial. But the reality is more nuanced. The insured—the business or individual being defended—is the true client.

For the insured, a lawsuit isn’t just another case. It’s not one of 50 files sitting on a lawyer’s desk. It’s personal. It’s their business, their reputation, their livelihood on the line. Many insureds have never been sued before. They don’t understand the legal process, and they certainly don’t see their case as just another number.

Yet, too often, defense lawyers treat them as such. They provide minimal communication, fail to truly advocate, and approach cases with a “this will just get mediated” attitude. That’s not advocacy. That’s not lawyering.

Collins & Lacy President, CEO and chair of the firm's Retail & Hospitality Practice Group talks with two of his team leaders, attorneys Molly Flynn and Andy Smith.

]]> In an insurance defense model, it’s easy to think of the carrier as the client. They are, after all, the ones paying the bills. They set guidelines, dictate reporting requirements, and ultimately decide whether to settle or proceed to trial. But the reality is more nuanced. The insured—the business or individual being defended—is the true client.

For the insured, a lawsuit isn’t just another case. It’s not one of 50 files sitting on a lawyer’s desk. It’s personal. It’s their business, their reputation, their livelihood on the line. Many insureds have never been sued before. They don’t understand the legal process, and they certainly don’t see their case as just another number.

Yet, too often, defense lawyers treat them as such. They provide minimal communication, fail to truly advocate, and approach cases with a “this will just get mediated” attitude. That’s not advocacy. That’s not lawyering.

Collins & Lacy President, CEO and chair of the firm's Retail & Hospitality Practice Group talks with two of his team leaders, attorneys Molly Flynn and Andy Smith.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-16664136 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500 2878 full false In Conversation With: Kenny Berger In Conversation With: Kenny Berger “In Conversation With” is a continuing series on the Legal Bench Podcast hosted by Christian Stegmaier, Collins & Lacy President and Chief Executive Officer, where he engages with influential South Carolinians who are making significant impacts across our state. In this episode, Christian sits down with Kenny Berger, a distinguished plaintiff's lawyer based in Columbia, South Carolina, known not only for his legal acumen but also for his deep commitment to generosity in both relationships and spirit.

 

Kenny Berger is the founder of the Law Office of Kenneth E. Berger, LLC, where he has earned a reputation as a compassionate and formidable advocate for those who have suffered serious injuries. His practice is dedicated to representing individuals and families in complex personal injury and wrongful death cases, with a particular focus on cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. Kenny’s commitment to justice and client service has made him a respected figure in the South Carolina legal community, known for achieving significant results while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

 

In this insightful conversation, Christian and Kenny delve into the importance of cultivating generosity—not just as a practice in the courtroom but as a guiding principle in life. They explore how this mindset influences Kenny’s approach to building and nurturing relationships, both personal and professional, and how it shapes his interactions with clients, colleagues, and the broader community.

 

Kenny shares candid reflections on the impact of generosity in creating lasting connections, fostering trust, and ultimately achieving success that is measured not only in legal victories but in the positive change brought about for others. His approach to law is as much about the human element as it is about legal strategy, emphasizing the value of kindness, understanding, and giving back.

 

It was a privilege to have Kenny Berger as our guest for this episode, and we hope his insights inspire listeners to consider the role of generosity in their own lives and careers.

]]> “In Conversation With” is a continuing series on the Legal Bench Podcast hosted by Christian Stegmaier, Collins & Lacy President and Chief Executive Officer, where he engages with influential South Carolinians who are making significant impacts across our state. In this episode, Christian sits down with Kenny Berger, a distinguished plaintiff's lawyer based in Columbia, South Carolina, known not only for his legal acumen but also for his deep commitment to generosity in both relationships and spirit.

 

Kenny Berger is the founder of the Law Office of Kenneth E. Berger, LLC, where he has earned a reputation as a compassionate and formidable advocate for those who have suffered serious injuries. His practice is dedicated to representing individuals and families in complex personal injury and wrongful death cases, with a particular focus on cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. Kenny’s commitment to justice and client service has made him a respected figure in the South Carolina legal community, known for achieving significant results while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

 

In this insightful conversation, Christian and Kenny delve into the importance of cultivating generosity—not just as a practice in the courtroom but as a guiding principle in life. They explore how this mindset influences Kenny’s approach to building and nurturing relationships, both personal and professional, and how it shapes his interactions with clients, colleagues, and the broader community.

 

Kenny shares candid reflections on the impact of generosity in creating lasting connections, fostering trust, and ultimately achieving success that is measured not only in legal victories but in the positive change brought about for others. His approach to law is as much about the human element as it is about legal strategy, emphasizing the value of kindness, understanding, and giving back.

 

It was a privilege to have Kenny Berger as our guest for this episode, and we hope his insights inspire listeners to consider the role of generosity in their own lives and careers.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-15582375 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400 5079 full false In Conversation With David Yarborough In Conversation With David Yarborough “In Conversation With:” is a new series on the Legal Bench Podcast hosted by Christian Stegmaier, Collins & Lacy President and Chief Executive Officer wherein he interviews influential South Carolinians who dominate the conversation in our state. Christian’s first guest is David Yarborough, renowned plaintiff’s attorney and a founding partner of Yarborough Applegate Law Firm, LLC, which is headquartered in Charleston. 

What ensued was an engaging discussion about the zealous practice of law, building a business that is meant to last, effectively managing and leading teams, mentoring lawyers new to the profession, and working hard to realize your potential as a professional. 

David has a history of achieving record-breaking jury verdicts and settlements for his clients, including a landmark $44.6 million jury verdict against Amazon in December 2023, and a $35.9 million verdict against PEPCO. He focuses on personal injury cases involving bad faith against insurance companies, industrial injuries, product liability, toxic spills, drownings, accidents, and negligence by various entities, collecting hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients. 

David is also deeply involved in his community, providing free legal work, mentoring individuals suffering from addiction, and contributing to local charities, alongside his membership in several legal and advocacy organizations. 

David enjoys a reputation in the Bar as a relentless advocate who is unapologetically candid and direct in his communications. It was a pleasure hosting David on our inaugural show of this series.

]]> “In Conversation With:” is a new series on the Legal Bench Podcast hosted by Christian Stegmaier, Collins & Lacy President and Chief Executive Officer wherein he interviews influential South Carolinians who dominate the conversation in our state. Christian’s first guest is David Yarborough, renowned plaintiff’s attorney and a founding partner of Yarborough Applegate Law Firm, LLC, which is headquartered in Charleston. 

What ensued was an engaging discussion about the zealous practice of law, building a business that is meant to last, effectively managing and leading teams, mentoring lawyers new to the profession, and working hard to realize your potential as a professional. 

David has a history of achieving record-breaking jury verdicts and settlements for his clients, including a landmark $44.6 million jury verdict against Amazon in December 2023, and a $35.9 million verdict against PEPCO. He focuses on personal injury cases involving bad faith against insurance companies, industrial injuries, product liability, toxic spills, drownings, accidents, and negligence by various entities, collecting hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients. 

David is also deeply involved in his community, providing free legal work, mentoring individuals suffering from addiction, and contributing to local charities, alongside his membership in several legal and advocacy organizations. 

David enjoys a reputation in the Bar as a relentless advocate who is unapologetically candid and direct in his communications. It was a pleasure hosting David on our inaugural show of this series.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-15277821 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400 6026 full false Service And Support Animals In Retail And Hospitality Businesses Service And Support Animals In Retail And Hospitality Businesses What is the difference between a Service and an emotional support animal?

Do both command the same rights in retail and hospitality settings?

Collins & Lacy law clerk Abigail Johanson explores the topic with her guest, Rebecca Fulmer of Disability Rights South Carolina.

]]> What is the difference between a Service and an emotional support animal?

Do both command the same rights in retail and hospitality settings?

Collins & Lacy law clerk Abigail Johanson explores the topic with her guest, Rebecca Fulmer of Disability Rights South Carolina.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-15149466 Tue, 28 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1355 full false Consumer Legal Funding Consumer Legal Funding In a follow-up to his podcast episode on third-party lawsuit funding, Collins & Lacy attorney Andy Smith now turns his attention to consumer legal funding, often another component of supporting plaintiffs who are filing lawsuits. 

With Andy is Eric Schuller, President of the Alliance for Responsible Consumer Legal Funding.

]]> In a follow-up to his podcast episode on third-party lawsuit funding, Collins & Lacy attorney Andy Smith now turns his attention to consumer legal funding, often another component of supporting plaintiffs who are filing lawsuits. 

With Andy is Eric Schuller, President of the Alliance for Responsible Consumer Legal Funding.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-15040209 Thu, 09 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2747 full false Third Party Litigation Funding Third Party Litigation Funding Third-party funding of litigation is a trend on the rise. In this episode, Collins & Lacy attorney Andy Smith talks with Natalie Ford, an Honors College student at the University of South Carolina who is writing her thesis on this topic. 

]]> Third-party funding of litigation is a trend on the rise. In this episode, Collins & Lacy attorney Andy Smith talks with Natalie Ford, an Honors College student at the University of South Carolina who is writing her thesis on this topic. 

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-14812726 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2104 full false Workforce And The Restaurant/Hospitality Industry Workforce And The Restaurant/Hospitality Industry How do employee benefits contribute toward recruiting and retaining employees, as well as their mental and physical wellbeing?

Collins & Lacy's Christian Stegmaier, leader of the firm's retail and hospitality practice group, has a special guest recorded live at the 2023 South Carolina Restaurant and Hospitality conference in Greenville, SC.

]]> How do employee benefits contribute toward recruiting and retaining employees, as well as their mental and physical wellbeing?

Collins & Lacy's Christian Stegmaier, leader of the firm's retail and hospitality practice group, has a special guest recorded live at the 2023 South Carolina Restaurant and Hospitality conference in Greenville, SC.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-13918898 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500 679 full false Economic Climate And The Restaurant & Hospitality Industry Economic Climate And The Restaurant & Hospitality Industry What follows is the second episode in a series recorded at the 2023 South Carolina Restaurant and Hospitality Association Conference in Greenville, South Carolina.

Collins & Lacy's Retail & Hospitality chair, and firm president, Christian Stegmaier, speaks with Professor Scott Smith of the University of South Carolina’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

]]> What follows is the second episode in a series recorded at the 2023 South Carolina Restaurant and Hospitality Association Conference in Greenville, South Carolina.

Collins & Lacy's Retail & Hospitality chair, and firm president, Christian Stegmaier, speaks with Professor Scott Smith of the University of South Carolina’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-13872646 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1688 full false A Conversation With Susan Cohen, President & CEO Of The South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association A Conversation With Susan Cohen, President & CEO Of The South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association What are the top goals for South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association for 2024?

Collins & Lacy president and chair of the firm's Retail & Hospitality practice group, Christian Stegmaier, speaks with association President and CEO, Susan Cohen.

This interview took place at the 2023 South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association's Marketing and Operations Conference in Greenville, SC.

]]> What are the top goals for South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association for 2024?

Collins & Lacy president and chair of the firm's Retail & Hospitality practice group, Christian Stegmaier, speaks with association President and CEO, Susan Cohen.

This interview took place at the 2023 South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association's Marketing and Operations Conference in Greenville, SC.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-13796620 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0400 824 full false Mediation Journal - Attorneys Need To Get To Work In Mediation Mediation Journal - Attorneys Need To Get To Work In Mediation Collins & Lacy Shareholder, and Chair of the Retail & Hospitality practice group, Christian Stegmaier, shares new insights on mediation.

Have lawyers have become increasingly lazier at mediation? Whether it’s preparing for it, preparing clients and carriers for it, or what attorneys are supposed to be doing while at mediation, Stegmaier says, "We're not doing enough. Instead, we’re asking way too much from our mediators."

Get his full take on this episode of The Legal Bench.  

]]> Collins & Lacy Shareholder, and Chair of the Retail & Hospitality practice group, Christian Stegmaier, shares new insights on mediation.

Have lawyers have become increasingly lazier at mediation? Whether it’s preparing for it, preparing clients and carriers for it, or what attorneys are supposed to be doing while at mediation, Stegmaier says, "We're not doing enough. Instead, we’re asking way too much from our mediators."

Get his full take on this episode of The Legal Bench.  

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-13452591 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -0400 795 full false The Role Of Data In Combating The Reptile Theory The Role Of Data In Combating The Reptile Theory What’s can be helpful in painting a more accurate picture of trucking companies when they are involved in litigation.

Collins and Lacy trucking attorney, Rob Peele, spoke with the CEO of BlueWire, Steven Bryan, and SC Trucking Association CEO, Rick Todd, at the 2023 SC Trucking Association’s Annual Meeting. Here’s their discussion…

]]> What’s can be helpful in painting a more accurate picture of trucking companies when they are involved in litigation.

Collins and Lacy trucking attorney, Rob Peele, spoke with the CEO of BlueWire, Steven Bryan, and SC Trucking Association CEO, Rick Todd, at the 2023 SC Trucking Association’s Annual Meeting. Here’s their discussion…

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-13047959 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0400 1366 full false Columbia’s Evolving Main Street: A Conversation with Matt Kennell, Civic Visionary Columbia’s Evolving Main Street: A Conversation with Matt Kennell, Civic Visionary There’s a new trend called “Third Space” in the retail and hospitality industry. Learn more now with Collins & Lacy Retail and Hospitality practice group leader, Christian Stegmaier and his guest, Matt Kennell, President and CEO for Columbia’s Main Street District about the transformation of our downtown.

]]> There’s a new trend called “Third Space” in the retail and hospitality industry. Learn more now with Collins & Lacy Retail and Hospitality practice group leader, Christian Stegmaier and his guest, Matt Kennell, President and CEO for Columbia’s Main Street District about the transformation of our downtown.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-12921562 Thu, 25 May 2023 15:00:00 -0400 1453 full false DELTA 8 THC In Consumer Products DELTA 8 THC In Consumer Products In a popular, recent blog article, Collins & Lacy retail and hospitality attorney, Evan Gessner, outlined the legal aspects associated with DELTA 8 product sales and usage. Visit collinsandlacy.com to read the article.

Today, Gessner welcomes University of South Carolina researcher, former Vice President of Research for the University, and current Senior Research Advisor to the University President, Dr. Prakash Nagarkatti, to discuss the chemical makeup of this synthetic and the continued research his team is performing to better understand its medical uses. 

]]> In a popular, recent blog article, Collins & Lacy retail and hospitality attorney, Evan Gessner, outlined the legal aspects associated with DELTA 8 product sales and usage. Visit collinsandlacy.com to read the article.

Today, Gessner welcomes University of South Carolina researcher, former Vice President of Research for the University, and current Senior Research Advisor to the University President, Dr. Prakash Nagarkatti, to discuss the chemical makeup of this synthetic and the continued research his team is performing to better understand its medical uses. 

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-11988721 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500 1424 full false "Lead With Need" In Mediations "Lead With Need" In Mediations How can "Leading With Need" combat a reptilian approach by some plaintiff attorneys? Recorded live at the South Carolina Captive Insurance Association annual conference, Collins & Lacy defense attorney Robert Peele talks to Rick Farlow of Healthcare Providers Insurance Company.

]]> How can "Leading With Need" combat a reptilian approach by some plaintiff attorneys? Recorded live at the South Carolina Captive Insurance Association annual conference, Collins & Lacy defense attorney Robert Peele talks to Rick Farlow of Healthcare Providers Insurance Company.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-11579358 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 741 full false Pinball And Minors Pinball And Minors Did you know that it is illegal for minors to play pinball in South Carolina?

How did this law come into existence and what measures are underway for its repeal?

Collins & Lacy defense attorney, and member of the retail and hospitality practice group, Andrew Smith, discusses with his special guest, Josh Rainwater, owner of Transmission Bar in Columbia, SC.

]]> Did you know that it is illegal for minors to play pinball in South Carolina?

How did this law come into existence and what measures are underway for its repeal?

Collins & Lacy defense attorney, and member of the retail and hospitality practice group, Andrew Smith, discusses with his special guest, Josh Rainwater, owner of Transmission Bar in Columbia, SC.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-11154062 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400 1227 full false Making Truck Fleets Safer For Drivers And The Motoring Public Making Truck Fleets Safer For Drivers And The Motoring Public Recorded LIVE at the 2022 South Carolina Trucking Association Annual Meeting, Michael Burney, Director of Business Development for Collins & Lacy defense attorneys, talks with Vernon Rutland of Swafford Trucking and Thad Wharton of the Knights Companies. 

]]> Recorded LIVE at the 2022 South Carolina Trucking Association Annual Meeting, Michael Burney, Director of Business Development for Collins & Lacy defense attorneys, talks with Vernon Rutland of Swafford Trucking and Thad Wharton of the Knights Companies. 

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-10798861 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0400 883 full false What Have Y'all Been Up To Tonight? What Have Y'all Been Up To Tonight? Learn about the "Knew or Should Have Known" standard created by case law which necessitates extra vigilance by on premises alcohol permit holders.

Collins & Lacy Retail & Hospitality Practice Leader, Christian Stegmaier, has this first in a three-part series on the topic.

]]> Learn about the "Knew or Should Have Known" standard created by case law which necessitates extra vigilance by on premises alcohol permit holders.

Collins & Lacy Retail & Hospitality Practice Leader, Christian Stegmaier, has this first in a three-part series on the topic.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-10126789 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 22:00:00 -0500 748 full false Human Factors Science And Accidents Human Factors Science And Accidents How do "Human Factors" attribute to accidents and what is the science behind this field of study?

Chair of Collins & Lacy Trucking and Transportation practice group, Claude Prevost, interviews Nancy Grugle, Ph.D. of the Exigent Group.

]]> How do "Human Factors" attribute to accidents and what is the science behind this field of study?

Chair of Collins & Lacy Trucking and Transportation practice group, Claude Prevost, interviews Nancy Grugle, Ph.D. of the Exigent Group.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-9098140 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0400 863 full false South Carolina's New "Move Over" Highway Law South Carolina's New "Move Over" Highway Law South Carolina's new "Move Over" highway law goes into effect on August 15, 2021.

Collins and Lacy attorney, and leader of the firm's transportation practice group, Claude Prevost, interviews SC Master Trooper, David Jones, to learn more about how the new law will be enforced.

]]> South Carolina's new "Move Over" highway law goes into effect on August 15, 2021.

Collins and Lacy attorney, and leader of the firm's transportation practice group, Claude Prevost, interviews SC Master Trooper, David Jones, to learn more about how the new law will be enforced.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-9025590 Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0400 591 full false The New COVID Liability Bill In South Carolina The New COVID Liability Bill In South Carolina Now that the new COVID Liability bill is law in South Carolina, what does it mean for our state's businesses?

Collins and Lacy attorney and shareholder, Claude Prevost, discusses the new bill with Columbia plaintiff attorney, Charles Usry.

]]> Now that the new COVID Liability bill is law in South Carolina, what does it mean for our state's businesses?

Collins and Lacy attorney and shareholder, Claude Prevost, discusses the new bill with Columbia plaintiff attorney, Charles Usry.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-8796477 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0400 881 full false Integrity Of South Carolina Coastal High-Rise Structures Integrity Of South Carolina Coastal High-Rise Structures What does a forensic engineer have to teach us about structural integrity of high-rise buildings on the South Carolina coast. Engineer George Sanford joins Collins & Lacy attorney and shareholder, Claude Prevost, for this episode.

]]> What does a forensic engineer have to teach us about structural integrity of high-rise buildings on the South Carolina coast. Engineer George Sanford joins Collins & Lacy attorney and shareholder, Claude Prevost, for this episode.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-8795912 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1122 full false Former Defense Attorneys Talk About Their Transition To Plaintiff Bar Former Defense Attorneys Talk About Their Transition To Plaintiff Bar Two plaintiff attorneys, Eric Cavanaugh of Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, and Jason Reynolds of Samuels & Reynolds law firm, sit down for a wide-ranging conversation about their transitions from the defense bar to the plaintiff bar and much more. Collins & Lacy Vice President, Christian Stegmaier, leads the discussion.

]]> Two plaintiff attorneys, Eric Cavanaugh of Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, and Jason Reynolds of Samuels & Reynolds law firm, sit down for a wide-ranging conversation about their transitions from the defense bar to the plaintiff bar and much more. Collins & Lacy Vice President, Christian Stegmaier, leads the discussion.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-8754594 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400 4481 full false Hurricane Season Emergency Preparedness Hurricane Season Emergency Preparedness We are now, once again, in hurricane season. Protecting life and property is the major focus for State emergency preparedness. Collins & Lacy attorney, Vice President and Chair of the firm's Retail & Hospitality Practice Group, Christian Stegmaier, speaks with two of the State's leaders. Major General Van McCarty currently serves as the South Carolina Adjutant General. Steven Batson is the Chief of Staff for the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. Hear their thoughts on this episode of The Legal Bench podcast.

Resources referenced in this podcast:

SCEMD: https://www.scemd.org/

 2021 Hurricane Guide: https://www.scemd.org/stay-informed/publications/hurricane-guide/

 2021 Hurricane site: https://hurricane.sc/

 Virtual Business EOC: https://www.scemd.org/stay-informed/business-operations/

]]> We are now, once again, in hurricane season. Protecting life and property is the major focus for State emergency preparedness. Collins & Lacy attorney, Vice President and Chair of the firm's Retail & Hospitality Practice Group, Christian Stegmaier, speaks with two of the State's leaders. Major General Van McCarty currently serves as the South Carolina Adjutant General. Steven Batson is the Chief of Staff for the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. Hear their thoughts on this episode of The Legal Bench podcast.

Resources referenced in this podcast:

SCEMD: https://www.scemd.org/

 2021 Hurricane Guide: https://www.scemd.org/stay-informed/publications/hurricane-guide/

 2021 Hurricane site: https://hurricane.sc/

 Virtual Business EOC: https://www.scemd.org/stay-informed/business-operations/

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-8681238 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0400 2692 full false Judge Speaks On Rules Of Evidence Judge Speaks On Rules Of Evidence How can the Rules Of Evidence make or break the outcome of a court case? Collins & Lacy attorney, Jamie Williams, interviews Judge Daniel Coble of the Richland County Central Court in South Carolina.

]]> How can the Rules Of Evidence make or break the outcome of a court case? Collins & Lacy attorney, Jamie Williams, interviews Judge Daniel Coble of the Richland County Central Court in South Carolina.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-8663397 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 21:00:00 -0400 1711 full false Use Of Stand Your Ground As A Defense In Civil Cases Involving Third Party Assault Use Of Stand Your Ground As A Defense In Civil Cases Involving Third Party Assault As part of our ongoing series of legal case updates, Collins & Lacy Vice President and Shareholder, Attorney Christian Stegmaier, reviews a case involving the use of Stand Your Ground as a defense in civil cases involving third party assault where the Court of Appeals rules it is a permissible civil defense, but there is a procedure.

]]> As part of our ongoing series of legal case updates, Collins & Lacy Vice President and Shareholder, Attorney Christian Stegmaier, reviews a case involving the use of Stand Your Ground as a defense in civil cases involving third party assault where the Court of Appeals rules it is a permissible civil defense, but there is a procedure.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-8646316 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0400 482 full false South Carolina Apartment Association On Eviction and Liability Management South Carolina Apartment Association On Eviction and Liability Management Eviction moratoriums may not be renewed at the end of this month of June, 2021. How does that impact South Carolina Apartment Association members and how is the industry handling potential COVID-19 liability exposure. 

Two leaders of the South Carolina Apartment Association join Collins & Lacy Shareholder and attorney, Kelsey Brudvig for this update.

]]> Eviction moratoriums may not be renewed at the end of this month of June, 2021. How does that impact South Carolina Apartment Association members and how is the industry handling potential COVID-19 liability exposure. 

Two leaders of the South Carolina Apartment Association join Collins & Lacy Shareholder and attorney, Kelsey Brudvig for this update.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-8644474 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1596 full false Deck Structure Liability And Codes Deck Structure Liability And Codes What are the potential liability issues associated with deck structures. Collins & Lacy attorney and Chair of our Retail and Hospitality Practice Group, Christian Stegmaier, has our special guest.

]]> What are the potential liability issues associated with deck structures. Collins & Lacy attorney and Chair of our Retail and Hospitality Practice Group, Christian Stegmaier, has our special guest.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-8606590 Fri, 28 May 2021 15:00:00 -0400 1207 full false Accident Reconstruction Explained Accident Reconstruction Explained When vehicles get into collisions, certain data must be collected for a complete picture of what happened. Collins & Lacy attorney and Chair of our Trucking and Transportation Practice Group, Claude Prevost, talks with vehicle collision reconstruction professional, Al Duncan.

]]> When vehicles get into collisions, certain data must be collected for a complete picture of what happened. Collins & Lacy attorney and Chair of our Trucking and Transportation Practice Group, Claude Prevost, talks with vehicle collision reconstruction professional, Al Duncan.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-8580414 Mon, 24 May 2021 16:00:00 -0400 1095 full false Security At Hospitality And Entertainment Venues Security At Hospitality And Entertainment Venues As hospitality and entertainment venues reopen for business, today's episode guest says as much attention needs to be paid to security as cleanliness. Listen in as Collins & Lacy Retail and Hospitality practice chair attorney, Christian Stegmaier, speaks with security expert, William Flynn.

]]> As hospitality and entertainment venues reopen for business, today's episode guest says as much attention needs to be paid to security as cleanliness. Listen in as Collins & Lacy Retail and Hospitality practice chair attorney, Christian Stegmaier, speaks with security expert, William Flynn.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-8521666 Fri, 14 May 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1118 full false Pipeline Disruption Impact On South Carolina Pipeline Disruption Impact On South Carolina What is the likely impact on South Carolina businesses and consumers from the Colonial Pipeline disruption? In a wide-ranging conversation, Collins & Lacy Vice President and attorney, Christian Stegmaier, talks with two industry leaders at the heart of fuel distribution.

]]> What is the likely impact on South Carolina businesses and consumers from the Colonial Pipeline disruption? In a wide-ranging conversation, Collins & Lacy Vice President and attorney, Christian Stegmaier, talks with two industry leaders at the heart of fuel distribution.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-8494931 Mon, 10 May 2021 17:00:00 -0400 1614 full false Trucking Safety From A South Carolina Highway Patrol Officer's Perspective Trucking Safety From A South Carolina Highway Patrol Officer's Perspective What are South Carolina State Highway Patrol Troopers seeing with the nature and number of trucking accidents? Collins & Lacy Trucking and Transportation Practice Group leader, Claude Prevost, talks with Master Trooper David Jones.

]]> What are South Carolina State Highway Patrol Troopers seeing with the nature and number of trucking accidents? Collins & Lacy Trucking and Transportation Practice Group leader, Claude Prevost, talks with Master Trooper David Jones.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-8344098 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 20:00:00 -0400 1021 full false The Constitutional Convention And The American Presidency The Constitutional Convention And The American Presidency As the United States inaugurates its 46th president, we talk with one of the founders of Collins & Lacy law firm who teaches a course on the constitution. How did the Constitutional Convention of 1787 lead to the presidency? Learn more in today's episode.

]]> As the United States inaugurates its 46th president, we talk with one of the founders of Collins & Lacy law firm who teaches a course on the constitution. How did the Constitutional Convention of 1787 lead to the presidency? Learn more in today's episode.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-6998677 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500 975 full false South Carolina Eviction Law Update South Carolina Eviction Law Update Are you a landlord or property manager who wants to stay true to the most-current laws regarding evictions? Learn more in this episode of The Legal Bench.

]]> Are you a landlord or property manager who wants to stay true to the most-current laws regarding evictions? Learn more in this episode of The Legal Bench.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-7067665 Wed, 30 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0500 313 full false SC Jury Trials Suspended SC Jury Trials Suspended South Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice, Donald Beatty, issues an order suspending all jury trials in the state indefinitely. Learn more on this episode of The Legal Bench.

]]> South Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice, Donald Beatty, issues an order suspending all jury trials in the state indefinitely. Learn more on this episode of The Legal Bench.

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-6696181 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0500 275 full false Reptile Theory Meets Realities Of 2020 Reptile Theory Meets Realities Of 2020 What should be the considerations for Insurers and Corporate Defendants as jury trials resume and many plaintiff lawyers may utilize "Reptile Theory" concepts during litigation?

]]> What should be the considerations for Insurers and Corporate Defendants as jury trials resume and many plaintiff lawyers may utilize "Reptile Theory" concepts during litigation?

]]> Collins & Lacy, P.C. Buzzsprout-6256456 Fri, 06 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0500 639 full false Hot Bench At The South Carolina Supreme Court Hot Bench At The South Carolina Supreme Court Today, we are examining the recent arguments in the South Carolina Supreme Court involving the issue of immediate appealability of discovery orders issued by a circuit judge. Our guest is Collins & Lacy attorney and shareholder, Christian Stegmaier.

]]> Today, we are examining the recent arguments in the South Carolina Supreme Court involving the issue of immediate appealability of discovery orders issued by a circuit judge. Our guest is Collins & Lacy attorney and shareholder, Christian Stegmaier.

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