The S.C. Court of Appeals recently applied the “your work” exclusion in a declaratory judgment action arising out of a construction defect suit to find the policy did not provide coverage. In Precision Walls v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Op. No. 5250 (S.C. Ct. App. filed July 23, 2014), the insured subcontractor contracted to… Continue Reading
Archives for July 2014
Collins & Lacy Names Partners-in-Charge for Statewide Offices
[COLUMBIA, S.C. July 30, 2014] – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is strategically positioning the law firm for growth and success by appointing Partners-in-Charge for its statewide offices. The new Partners-in-Charge are Jack Griffeth in Greenville, Bennett Crites in Charleston, and Will Bryan in Myrtle Beach. The announcement is part of the law firm’s long-term strategy… Continue Reading
London Calling part 2: Joel Collins’ Across the Pond Adventure for the Magna Carta’s 800th Anniversary
Collins & Lacy, P.C. co-founder Joel Collins and his wife Rhonda traveled to London, England for the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) International Trip on July 20 through July 26, 2014. Joel is the President Elect of ABOTA and has been representing the organization in England for the planning of the 800th anniversary of… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy Celebrates New Beginnings with New Leadership
[COLUMBIA, S.C. July 21, 2014] – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is celebrating new beginnings with the establishment of a new management committee to lead the firm on its mission of protecting and defending South Carolina businesses. The management committee was strategically elected to represent the strength and depth of the statewide law firm. It includes… Continue Reading
Keep Calm and Investigate: Top 10 Tips for Documenting Accidents at Your Business
Originally published in XPress: International Society of Primerus Law Firms Corporate Client e-Newsletter An effective and thorough investigation is the first line of defense in any premises liability case. When a guest reports an accident, it is important to gather as much information as possible. Employees move on and memories fade, but a well-documented accident… Continue Reading
London Calling: Joel Collins’ Adventure Across the Pond to Plan the Magna Carta’s 800th Anniversary
Hello friends, In June, I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Egham, England for the Stakeholders meeting to plan the 800th Anniversary Celebration of the sealing of Magna Carta. I was there on behalf of The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and The American Bar Association (ABA) Magna Carta Committee. The American Bar… Continue Reading
Commissioner Roche Has Resigned. What Now?
Like most of you, I was caught off guard by the news Andrea Roche is resigning from the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission (SCWCC), effective July 31, 2014. The announcement this week did not give Commissioner Roche’s reason for resigning, only that she was returning to private practice. We can speculate, but regardless of the… Continue Reading
Commissioner Andrea C. Roche Announces Resignation
According to the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission (SCWCC), Commissioner Andrea C. Roche has announced her resignation. The following is courtesy of the SCWCC. Commissioner Andrea Roche submitted her letter of resignation from the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission to Governor Haley today. The resignation is effective July 31, 2014. Commissioner Roche is returning to private practice.… Continue Reading
Your Company Can Have Religious Views and Opt Out of an Affordable Care Act Provision
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), commonly referred to as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Health Care Reform Law, has been and continues to be the target of much debate since the federal statute was signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010. Most recently, for-profit corporations with religious… Continue Reading
