[COLUMBIA, S.C. August 17, 2015] – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys in multiple practice areas have been honored by Best Lawyers in America © 2016, one of whom has won the prestigious 2016 Lawyer of the Year award. The annual list is based on an exhaustive peer-review… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy Elects Four Attorneys to Leadership Positions within the Statewide Firm
The Collins & Lacy, P.C. leadership team is growing. The business defense firm is pleased to announce four attorneys have been elected to new positions within the statewide law firm. Christian Boesl and Chris Adams, both of Columbia, have been promoted to voting shareholders. Additionally, Ross Plyler of Greenville and Claude Prevost of Columbia have been elected… Continue Reading
Workers’ Comp Alert: Mandatory Mediation is Officially Approved, CLE Courses on Mediation Available
Mandatory Mediation is Officially Here Written by Rebecca Halberg This week, the South Carolina General Assembly approved the Mediation Regulations (R 4286). The purpose of the regulation is to establish a defined mechanism to resolve disputes without the necessity of a hearing. The regulations will become effective once they are published in the South Carolina State… Continue Reading
Worth Watching in 2013: Bentley Decision leads to Workers’ Comp Reform Bill H. 3147
To borrow a line from the famed 19th century English poet Alfred Lord Tennyson, “Ring out the old, ring in the new.” With the introduction of South Carolina House Bill 3147, some legislators plan on doing that very thing. Proposed H. 3147 was prefiled December 2012 and comes at no real surprise following the South Carolina Supreme Court’s recent… Continue Reading
Employee Misconduct Equals Missed Benefits
With the strike of a pen and the fanfare of cameras and reporters, Governor Haley announced the passage of new legislation modifying the existing South Carolina law on eligibility for unemployment benefits. The new law, S.C. Code Ann. §41-35-120(2), allows for a period of five (5) months or twenty (20) weeks of ineligibility of benefits… Continue Reading
S.C. Supreme Court Advocates for Workers’ Compensation Reform in Bentley v. Spartanburg; Collins & Lacy Attorneys Christian Boesl and Mikell Wyman Weigh In
A recent S.C. Supreme Court ruling has lawmarkers calling for reform in workers’ compensation, specifically in the area of mental-mental inuries, or injuries resulting from “an usual or extraordinary condition” of the job in order to be compensable. In Bentley vs. Spartanburg Co. and S.C. Association of Counties SIF, a police officer was denied his workers’ compensation claim after… Continue Reading
Police officer not entitled to workers’ comp after killing a suspect
South Carolina Supreme Court rules as strict constructionist while advocating for reform. Though not as controversial as the recent United States Supreme Court rulings on health care and illegal immigration, a South Carolina Supreme Court ruling involving a police shooting has struck a blend of upholding and adhering to current South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law… Continue Reading
Navigating the Rules of Unpaid Internships
It is the time of year when companies may be approached by students looking to acquire some experience in the workplace. An internship can be an attractive option for both the student and the employer, but there are a few things to be aware of when instituting such a program, especially if it is an… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy to Present Free CLE for in-house counsel – "Managing Your Risks: A 2012 Perspective on Business, Social Media & Litigation Risks"
Post by Founding Partner Stan Lacy I am always proud when our attorneys are invited to work alongside other legal organizations to help educate and provide important information that can help us all do our jobs better. A week from today, several Collins & Lacy attorneys will be doing just that as we partner with the… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy to Present CLE "Managing Your Risks: A 2012 Perspective on Business, Social Media & Litigation Risks" to Association of Corporate Counsel
Post by Pete Dworjanyn In June, I will be part of the Collins & Lacy team presenting a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) to the Association of Corporate Counsel entitled “Managing Your Risks: A 2012 Perspective on Business, Social Media and Litigation Risks.” The presentation is Thursday, June 7, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at… Continue Reading
