Collins & Lacy attorney Michael R. Burchstead was the guest on SC Public Radio’s South Carolina Business Review October 10th. He spoke with host Mike Switzer about how “the activities of lawmakers, government and other public entities are under intense scrutiny these days. Which means that businesses need to be aware of the legal ramifications of… 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The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued an unpublished opinion that highlights the tremendous impact the credibility of witness testimony can have on the outcome of a jury trial.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
South Carolina Opinion: Insurer May Maintain Direct Legal Malpractice Action Against Counsel Hired to Represent Insured
The South Carolina Supreme Court issued its opinion today in Sentry Select Insurance Co. v. Maybank Law Firm, LLC, No. 2016-001351, Slip Opinion No. 27806 (click on the citation to be redirected to the full opinion). Justice John Cannon Few issued the opinion for the majority. General Summary The case involves an insurance carrier (“Insurer”)… Continue Reading
Precious Cargo 2018! Learn How YOU Can Help South Carolina’s Foster Children
May is National Foster Care Month. To promote awareness, Collins & Lacy, P.C. is again teaming up with the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP), a provider of foster care and community-based services, to host a statewide item collection drive for the organization’s Precious Cargo Program. FAST FACTS WHAT: This community-based drive seeks donations of… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy Co-Founder Receives the State’s Highest Civilian Honor
Collins & Lacy, P.C. is honored to announce that co-founder, Joel W. Collins, Jr., has received the Governor’s Order of the Palmetto award, the state’s highest civilian honor. Since 1971, it has been awarded to citizens for remarkable service and contribution to South Carolina and her people. “According to the definition, this ‘once in a… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy Attorney Becomes First Female from South Carolina to Join National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce that attorney Ellen Adams has been inducted into the South Carolina chapter of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN), America’s largest professional association of top-tier neutrals. Adams is the first female from the state to be selected for membership into this prestigious association. NADN members are distinguished… Continue Reading
SC Supreme Court Addresses Affidavit Requirement for Medical Malpractice Case
On February 28, 2018, the South Carolina Supreme Court issued its opinion in Eades v. Palmetto Cardiovascular and Thoracics, P.A., et al, Opinion No. 27770. In the opinion, the Court addresses whether an affidavit filed with a Notice of Intent to File Suit (“NOI”) in a medical malpractice case satisfied the statutory requirements of South… Continue Reading
Legal Alert: A New Opinion in Clemmons v. Lowe’s Home Center and the Law of Unintended Consequences
The Supreme Court withdrew its opinion in Clemmons v. Lowe’s Home Center and replaced it with a new opinion. The Court removed the language regarding the fact that Clemmons was actually working at the time of the hearing and, therefore, was not totally disabled. The Court mandated the use of regional impairment ratings in awards… Continue Reading
Commission Adopts Administrative Order to Implement Electronic Payment of Compensation
At the June 19, 2017 Business Meeting of the Full South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Commissioners adopted an administrative Order pending changes to the regulations of the Commission to implement the option of electronic payment of compensation to injured workers. Although Section 42-9-450 was adopted by the legislature and signed by Governor McMaster on… Continue Reading
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