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.
Retail & Hospitality Law Blog
South Carolina Retail & Hospitality Law Alerts provides timely updates on pressing issues in the retail and hospitality field, with commentary from our experienced retail and hospitality law team.
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
Act Now to Reduce Risk During Hurricane Florence: Urgent Information for the Retail and Hospitality Industries in South Carolina
Parts of South Carolina are in the forecast path of Hurricane Florence. If you are in the path and work in the retail and hospitality industries, now is the time to act in order to reduce the risk of claims during the storm. Do not attempt to capitalize on a crisis by raising… Continue Reading
Witness Credibility: The Jury’s Deciding Factor?
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued an unpublished opinion that highlights the tremendous impact the credibility of witness testimony can have on the outcome of a jury trial. In Paulette A. Myers v. Dollar General Corporation, Case No. 17-1785, Dollar General appealed the district court’s denial of its motion for judgment as a… Continue Reading
A Recent Administrative Law Court’s Order Could Jeopardize Late-Night Establishments
An attempt to clean up a college town could have a rippling effect far beyond “Famously Hot” Columbia and crash waves that will be felt among the bar and club communities across the Palmetto State. On April 3, 2018, an Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) found that an LLC operating a bar in the Five Points… Continue Reading
Post Las Vegas: The New Reality for Hotels When It Comes To Guest Privacy
It has been written an innumerable amount of times: 9/11 changed the course of our history and forever affected just about every business and activity in this country. Travel, particularly air travel, is measurably different than what it was prior to that fateful day in New York, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville. Think back to getting… Continue Reading
“What is Our Liability for Wild Animals?” Asks Hoteliers & Other Hospitality-Related Operators After Alligator Attack
On June 15, the nation woke up to their Twitter and Facebook feeds to learn about the horror that had visited a Nebraska family the night before at a Walt Disney World hotel property when a two-year-old boy playing in a foot of water was killed after being attacked and carried away by an alligator… Continue Reading
Alcohol Liability Laws Regarding Sales to Intoxicated Persons Apply to C-Stores Too
As the weather turns warmer, folks who have been cooped up all winter start thinking about getting outside and going to cookouts and get-togethers with friends, along with weekends at the lake or beach. And when friends and family come together for fun and recreation, often alcohol is involved. Convenience stores are one place where… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy Welcomes Kelsey Brudvig
[COLUMBIA, S.C. – April 18, 2016] – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Kelsey Brudvig has joined the firm’s Columbia office as an associate practicing in the areas of retail & hospitality law and professional liability defense. Brudvig’s experience includes serving as a staff attorney for the South Carolina Supreme Court, where she… Continue Reading
Seasonal Employees: What You Need to Know!
With the holiday shopping season officially kicking off, Retail & Hospitality Practice Group Chair, Christian Stegmaier, gives businesses some important tips when it comes to hiring seasonal, or temporary, employees. Preparing Seasonal Employees from Collins & Lacy, P. C. on Vimeo.
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