Christian Stegmaier

In the aftermath of an alcohol-related incident, when questions of liability arise, the stakes are high for both the claimant and the subject establishment accused of wrongdoing. South Carolina's "dram shop" framework allows injured parties to hold permit holders accountable...

In civil litigation, a defense lawyer's most crucial task in case handling is to develop a comprehensive "risk portrait" for their clients as they address their response to a litigated claim. Far from being a mere collection of legal details,...

WeWork, the once-high-flying co-working company that was once valued at $47 billion, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a dramatic end to a chapter in one of Silicon Valley's once most promising (and curious) startups. The company's fall...

I visited Paris in late October. While there, I ate at L'Astrance, a restaurant in the 16th arrondissement near the Trocadero that once possessed three Michelin Stars and was rated by one publication as the 18th best restaurant in the...

Attention homeowners! Halloween is a fun time for everyone, but it's important to be aware of your premises liability risks that may exist at your home. If a trick-or-treater is injured on your property, you could be held liable for...

I recently completed the South Carolina Bar’s 40-hour Mediation Training seminar. Five days in length and incredibly intensive, this course was arguably the best CLE I’ve attended. I have an ambition to begin serving as a mediator in civil litigation;...