Every educational conference I have attended, such as the upcoming South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association (SCWCEA) “Comp Camp”, there has been a case law update. Many of those updates were delivered by me. In every update, cases were presented in no particular order, and the speaker described the facts, the law and the holding.… Continue Reading
In the Spotlight: A Tribute to Bill Griggs & the End of an Era
It is my turn to blog. When I do, I usually I look for a recent case to analyze or some topic dealing with changes in the Worker’s Compensation Act. Not today. Indulge me to take a minute of your time to talk about the passing of an era. Last week, Bill Griggs passed away.… Continue Reading
SCWCEA Updates: One Day Seminar, Mediation, and Court of Appeals
Post by Managing Partner Ellen Adams On Friday, June 15, I had the opportunity to attend the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association’s (SCWCEA) Annual One Day Seminar. The keynote speaker was Commissioner Derrick L. Williams. Commissioner Williams discussed the history of the mediation initiative and its current status. The Regulations were submitted to the South Carolina General Assembly but… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy, P.C. Attorney Elected as President of Kids’ Chance of South Carolina
Collins & Lacy P.C. is pleased to announce Rebecca K. Halberg has been elected president of nonprofit Kids’ Chance of South Carolina. Rebecca Halberg Kids’ Chance of South Carolina, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation developed in 1992 by the S.C. Workers’ Compensation Educational Association. Its purpose is to provide financial scholarships for children of South… Continue Reading
Founding Partner Honored with the Lifetime Service Award
Post by Ellen Adams The Workers’ Compensation Practice Group just returned from the 35th Annual South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association Annual Conference (affectionately referred to as “Comp Camp”). The folks at Collins & Lacy were so proud that our founding partner, mentor and dear friend Stan Lacy was honored with the Lifetime Service Award from… Continue Reading
Takeaways from a Recent Workers’ Comp Seminar
Post by Aisha Taylor You may have seen my tweets on Twitter (if not follow me @AudacityEsq) But just in case, here’s a summary of the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association (SCWCEA) Seminar. I attended the SCWCEA One Day Seminar this past Friday entitled “Power Up.” Many of the state’s workers’ compensation practitioners were present along with… Continue Reading