[COLUMBIA, S.C.] – Collins & Lacy, P.C. invited everyone to tee up in support of the Babcock Center Foundation at the Babcock Center 21st Annual $1 Million Hole-in-One Shootout. The Hole-In-One Shootout was held Thursday, April 30th through Sunday, May 3rd, 2009, at Northwoods Golf Driving Range in Columbia. Team fee donations went directly to… Continue Reading
Archives for April 2009
Important Changes in South Carolina’s Appellate Court Rules, Rules of Civil Procedure, and ADR Rules
by Christian Stegmaier cstegmaier@collinsandlacy.com Hat tip to Andy Cole of C&L for the following advisory: Recent amendments to the Appellate Court Rules, Civil Procedure Rules, and ADR Rules became effective today as confirmed by orders by the Supreme Court. The Appellate Court Rules renumber some sections (general provisions), add guidance for DNA appeals (new rule… Continue Reading
The Explainer: Brief Primer on Alcohol Liability for South Carolina Restaurants/Bars
by Christian Stegmaiercstegmaier@collinsandlacy.comRestaurants and bars have competing interests regarding the sale of alcohol. On one hand, sale of alcohol can be very profitable; however, on the other hand, it can create tremendous liability, which in turn incentivizes them to moderate both the promotion and the sale of alcohol. The sale of alcohol is intensely regulated… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy Steps Out in Support of the Second Annual NAMIWALKS in Columbia, South Carolina
[ COLUMBIA, S.C.] Collins & Lacy, P.C. was pleased to step out in support of the Second Annual NAMIWalks in Columbia, South Carolina for the National Alliance on Mental Illness on Saturday, April 25th, 2009. Together with friends and family, Collins & Lacy firm members participated in the 5K walk that was held at the… Continue Reading
The Explainer: Permissibility of Employees Representing the Company in Magistrate’s Court
by Christian Stegmaier cstegmaier@collinsandlacy.comOn occasion, we’re asked whether an employee may represent his/her company in actions pending before the Magistrate’s Courts in South Carolina. Our courts have answered that question in the affirmative. In State v. Wells, 191 S.C. 468, 5 S.E.2d 181 (1939), the Supreme Court held a lay person could not represent a… Continue Reading
The Explainer: Merchant’s Defense to Claims Arising from Shoplifting: S.C. Code Ann. § 16-13-140
by Christian Stegmaiercstegmaier@collinsandlacy.com One of the largest sources of claims in the retail sector is LP or loss prevention claims. Patrons accued of shoplifting will sometimes bring actions in tort against a retailer, alleging false imprisonment, slander, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and malicious prosecution. These claims can cause large headaches for retailers. A statutory… Continue Reading
Columbia Restaurants Need Your Support – – – Get Out There and Eat
by Christian Stegmaier cstegmaier@collinsandlacy.com Columbia has some wonderful restaurants. Over the years, we’ve eaten at places like Mr. Friendly’s, Yesterdays, Blue Marlin, etc. and enjoyed every meal. Thousands of folks are employed in these businesses and depend on loyal patronage for their survival. We’re Facebook friends with a great establishment in Five Points – Cellar… Continue Reading
Three Collins & Lacy Attorneys Selected for South Carolina Super Lawyers 2009
[ COLUMBIA, SC] Collins & Lacy, PC is pleased to announce that, Joel W. Collins, Gray T. Culbreath, and Jack D. Griffeth have been selected for inclusion in South Carolina Super Lawyers 2009. Super Lawyers features attorneys who are selected through a rigorous, multiphase process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research.… Continue Reading
Smart Uses of Twitter by Retailers & Hospitality-Related Companies to Protect the Brand
by Christian Stegmaier cstegmaier@collinsandlacy.com While much has been written about Twitter and its uses, the power of its application in the retail and hospitality sectors cannot be stressed enough. Twitter is many things, including: microblogger; messenger; marketing platform; and a gateway to further conversation via related website and blog. One notable hospitality-related company actively… Continue Reading
