We are now, once again, in hurricane season. Protecting life and property is the major focus for State emergency preparedness. Collins & Lacy attorney, Vice President and Chair of the firm’s Retail & Hospitality Practice Group, Christian Stegmaier, speaks with two of the State’s leaders. Major General Van McCarty currently serves as the South Carolina… Continue Reading
New Podcast: Use Of Stand Your Ground As A Defense In Civil Cases Involving Third Party Assault
As part of our ongoing series of legal case updates, Collins & Lacy Vice President and Shareholder, Attorney Christian Stegmaier, reviews a case involving the use of Stand Your Ground as a defense in civil cases involving third party assault where the Court of Appeals rules it is a permissible civil defense, but there is… Continue Reading
Exclusion Endorsement in Auto Policy Found Enforceable
The South Carolina Supreme Court recently held that an endorsement excluding coverage to the named insured’s husband was clear and unambiguous and was not in violation of any statute or public policy.[1] Nationwide Insurance Company of America issued an automobile policy to Kristina Knight (“Knight”), including liability coverage, uninsured motorist (“UM”) coverage and underinsured motorist… Continue Reading
Protections Afforded to Vacation Rental Property Owners and Management Companies
As Summer is officially underway, and many Americans begin planning vacations for the first time in over a year, vacation rental properties are quickly booking up, particularly in vacation destinations along the South Carolina coast. With many vacation rental property owners residing in a different city or state as the location of the property utilized by… Continue Reading
Legal Brief: Singletary v. Shuler
The South Carolina Court of Appeals issued an opinion this morning in Singletary v. Shuler, which is a wrongful death and survival action arising from a fight between Singletary’s decedent and Shuler in Shuler’s house following a get together. The case was tried before the Charleston County master-in-equity, who awarded $1.5 M for the wrongful death… Continue Reading
New Podcast: Deck Structure Liability And Codes
What are the potential liability issues associated with deck structures? Collins & Lacy attorney and Chair of our Retail and Hospitality Practice Group, Christian Stegmaier, has our special guest, Glenn Stewart, Associate Chief Engineer with Engineering Design & Testing Corp. Listen here. Michael Burney: Welcome to The Legal Bench. I’m Michael Burney, Director of Business Development… Continue Reading
New Podcast: Accident Reconstruction Explained
When vehicles get into collisions, certain data must be collected for a complete picture of what happened. Collins & Lacy attorney and Chair of our Trucking and Transportation Practice Group, Claude Prevost, talks with vehicle collision reconstruction professional, Al Duncan. Listen Here.
New Podcast: Security at Hospitality & Entertainment Venues
As hospitality and entertainment venues reopen for business, today’s episode guest says as much attention needs to be paid to security as cleanliness. Listen in as Collins & Lacy Retail and Hospitality practice chair attorney, Christian Stegmaier, speaks with security expert, William Flynn. Listen Here. Michael Burney: Welcome to The Legal Bench. I’m Michael Burney, Director… Continue Reading
New Podcast: Pipeline Disruption Impact On South Carolina
What is the likely impact on South Carolina businesses and consumers from the Colonial Pipeline disruption? In a wide-ranging conversation, Collins & Lacy Vice President and attorney, Christian Stegmaier, talks with two industry leaders at the heart of fuel distribution. Listen Here. The views expressed by the guests are their own and do not necessarily… Continue Reading
New Podcast: Truck Accidents from a State Transport Police Officer’s Point of View
How are trucks inspected to help ensure safety on our highways? Let’s go to The Bench ……………. Legal news, information, and interviews from Collins & Lacy, a leading South Carolina defense firm for construction, worker’s comp, hospitality, retail, trucking, professional liability, mediation, government, and ethics matters. The views expressed by the guests are their own and… Continue Reading
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