Collins & Lacy attorney Christian Stegmaier has been reappointed as Vice Chair of the DRI Retail and Hospitality Committee. This is his second term. Stegmaier is a member of the Collins & Lacy Management Committee, as well as chair of the firm’s Retail & Hospitality Practice Group. He defends national and regional leaders in the… Continue Reading
FDA approval could impact workers’ compensation: Generic form of Lyrica significantly reduces medical exposure
On July 22, 2019, the FDA announced approval for a generic version of Lyrica, a popular drug for nerve pain. The patent for Lyrica expired on June 19, 2019. Lyrica currently costs roughly $9 a pill, while the generic version costs about 57 cents per pill. This drastically reduces prescription medication exposure in workers’ compensation claims… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy Attorneys Recognized by Peers
The 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America includes six Collins & Lacy attorneys. Ellen M. Adams+ Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers Andrew N. Cole+ Construction Law Joel W. Collins+ Criminal Defense: White-Collar+ Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants Peter H. Dworjanyn+ Insurance Law+ Litigation – Insurance+ Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers Joseph S. McCue+… Continue Reading
New S.C. Supreme Court Ruling Affects the Statute of Limitations for a Change of Condition and Allows the Commission to Unilaterally Schedule Hearings
Earlier this week the South Carolina Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeals decision in Tucker v. S.C. Dept. of Transportation, Opinion No. 27906 (July 24, 2019). Filing a Form 50, Notice of Claim, within the year after the last payment of compensation will preserve the Claimant’s right to assert a change of condition. The… Continue Reading
S.C. Association of County Attorneys
Click the links below to download materials from the 2019 SCACA Conference. SUNDAY, August 4, 2019 Joanie Winters (Winters Law Firm) – “Discrimination Standards” Ned Nicholson (Burr & Forman) – “The 2017 AIA Construction Contracts Update: More Fun than Tax Law” (handout) E. Tyler Smith & Ray Jones (Parker Poe) – Opportunity Zones Amelia Furr… Continue Reading
No “Free Bite” – South Carolina’s Strict Liability for Dog Bites and Attacks
Sometimes man’s best friend is not so friendly. Other times a dog may be overly friendly or playful and cause an injury by jumping or pouncing. In either case, the alleged victim is going to turn to South Carolina’s “dog attack” statute, codified in S.C. Code Ann. § 47-3-110, which provides, in part: If a… Continue Reading
Keep Calm and Investigate: Top 10 Tips for Documenting Accidents at Your Business
This infographic was derived from an article published by attorney Amy Neuschafer. For more detailed information, read the article — Keep Calm and Investigate: Top 10 Tips for Documenting Accidents at Your Business. This information is not legal advice for any specific situation.
SC Workers’ Comp: Form Updates
The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission has updated four of the Commission’s standard forms. Form 50-Employee’s Notice of Claim and/or Hearing RequestThe Employee must now note whether he/she admits to being at MMI. The form is also more clear on whether the Form 50 is being used for filing a claim or for requesting a… Continue Reading
Reminders for Retailers and Hosts this Sunday
Just in time for the big game, attorney Christian Stegmaier shares some important tips and guidelines for commercial establishments like restaurants and bars, as well as for social hosts at homes or private venues. Guidelines for Commercial Establishments Prohibition against serving intoxicated patrons If an employee or business knowingly serves an intoxicated patron, the… Continue Reading
Just in Time for the New Year: 2019 SC Max Comp Rate Announced
On December 17, 2018, the Full Commission approved the maximum compensation rate for 2019 at $845.74 for injuries arising on and after January 1, 2019. The Commission established the maximum compensation rate based on two thirds of the certified average weekly wage as reported by the South Carolina from July 1, 2017 through June 30,… Continue Reading
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