Post by Practice Group Chair Christian Stegmaier Hospitality advocacy in South Carolina has taken on a new face with former Director of S.C. Parks, Recreation and Tourism John Durst now at the helm. The organization has also re-branded itself as the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association, harkening back to the great foundations laid by the… Continue Reading
The Benefits of Forming a Strategic Alliance for the Small Business Owner
Speaker at MBE Summit sponsored by the Carolinas Minority Supplier Development Council (CMSDC)
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 Liquor Liability
Collins & Lacy attorney and Retail/Hospitality Practice Chair Christian Stegmaier will speak at the Risk Management Society (RIMS) 43rd annual Southeastern Educational Conference. The conference will be held October 3-5, 2012 at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina. To register for the RIMS conference, click here. In keeping with the conference theme, “Blazing New Trails,” Christian’s presentation is… Continue Reading
Urban Kayaking in South Carolina: What Tour Operators Need to Know
*Hurricane Isaac underscores the important considerations all businesses must make to protect their customers, especially those in the water sports and entertainment industry.* South Carolina is known for its abundance of natural resources including lakes, rivers and streams that flow from the Upstate to the coastal estuaries of the Lowcountry. South Carolinians and tourists have… 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
Governor Appoints Collins & Lacy Attorney Kristian Cross to S.C. Board of Accountancy
Attorney Kristian Cross Congratulations to Collins & Lacy attorney and retail/hospitality practice group member Kristian Cross, who was appointed by the governor to the South Carolina Board of Accountancy. Kristian actually has nothing to do with the world of accounting, which is precisely why she was chosen for this position (aside from the fact that… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy Attorney Henry McKellar to Speak at Palmetto Paralegal Association Continuing Education Seminar
Collins & Lacy attorney Henry McKellar will speak at a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar for the Palmetto Paralegal Association on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. The CLE will focus on the civil courtroom from a judge’s perspective. As a former South Carolina Circuit Court Judge, Henry offers his experience from both sides of the bench and advice on how to read… Continue Reading
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Nationwide Mutual Ins. Co. v. Rhoden, Arrieta and Dickey
In a 3-2 decision, the South Carolina Supreme Court has concluded that public policy is offended by a portability limitation clause which purports to prevent non-resident relatives from importing UIM coverage from an at-home vehicle’s policy when the involved vehicle lacks UIM coverage. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company v. Rhoden, Arrieta and Dickey (Op. No. 27131,… Continue Reading
