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
Super Bowl Sunday and Social Host Responsibilities: Keeping the Party “In Bounds” and Safe
If history is any indicator, this coming Sunday – like every Super Bowl Sunday before it – will Post by Chair Christian Stegmaier be a big event in the United States. It’s been estimated only Thanksgiving is a bigger day during the year for food and beverage consumption for Americans. According to a survey by… Continue Reading
When Hard Hits of Football Season End Up Between Fans at Your Business
Football season is one of the greatest times of the year for fans and businesses as swarms of people descend on towns across the country to see their favorite teams battle it out on the gridiron. Fans love the camaraderie and cheering their team on to victory, while the hospitality industry loves the increased… Continue Reading
Attorney Christian Stegmaier to Speak at RIMS Southeastern Educational Conference About Liqour Liability
Post by Christian Stegmaier Practicing law in a state with a booming tourism/hospitality industry has afforded me plenty of experience in defining the do’s and don’ts for business owners regarding alcohol liability. If you are in the area, I invite you to check out the info below about the upcoming Risk Management Society (RIMS) conference… Continue Reading
Beer & Wine Permit Holders Take Note! South Carolina Supreme Court Issues Important Decision Concerning Service of Alcohol to Intoxicated Persons
Writing for the majority, South Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Toal has penned an important opinion that affects how every beer & wine permit holder should do business in South Carolina. In Hartfield v. The Getaway Lounge & Grill, Inc., Op. No. 26836 (July 26, 2010), the Supreme Court upheld a $10 million verdict awarded… Continue Reading
