It’s been nearly two years to the day since we published an article regarding the South Carolina Court of Appeals’ decision to hold that the statute governing punitive damages caps was an affirmative defense, and failure to plead the same in a defendant’s Answer waived all rights to have punitive damages capped by the applicable… Continue Reading
Archives for January 2022
Collins & Lacy Attorney Named RCBA Treasurer
Collins & Lacy, P.C. Attorney Claude T. Prevost III has been reelected to the Richland County Bar Association’s (RCBA) leadership team as Treasurer. The RCBA is the largest voluntary Bar in South Carolina and serves nearly 2,000 practicing attorneys across Richland County. The association announced their new 2022 leadership team following formal confirmation at their… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy Announces Attorney Elevations: Business Defense Law Firm Poised For New Growth
COLUMBIA, S.C.- Collins & Lacy, P.C., a leading South Carolina business defense law firm, has announced two attorney elevations. Workers’ Compensation attorney, Jennifer Newman, and Professional Liability Practice Leader, attorney Robert Peele, were elevated to Shareholder status. “We’re pleased to recognize the achievements of Jenny and Rob with this elevation,” stated President Christian Stegmaier. “Both… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy Names New Officers: Business Defense Law Firm Poised For New Growth
COLUMBIA, S.C.- Collins & Lacy, P.C., a leading South Carolina business defense law firm, has announced a new slate of officers and attorney elevations. Elected President of the firm is Shareholder, Christian Stegmaier. Mr. Stegmaier joined the firm in 2002 and heads the firm’s Retail & Hospitality practice group. Recognized as a national leader in… Continue Reading
South Carolina Supreme Court releases the 2022 Interest Rate on Money Decrees and Judgments
By Kyle Brady It’s that time of year again! No, I’m not referring to the annual season of blissful ambition fueled by soon to be broken New Year’s resolutions. Instead, I’m referring to something just as customary: the annual assignment of the yearly interest rates on money decrees and judgments applicable to South Carolina Courts. … Continue Reading
