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Legal news of interest to South Carolina businesses from the team at Collins & Lacy law firm.
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Second in a series of podcasts recorded at the recent South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association meeting in Hilton Head Island, Collins & Lacy President & CEO, Christian Stegmaier, interviews Paul Garcia, SCRLA Board Member and General Manager of the Dayton House Resort at Myrtle Beach. Mr. Garcia discussed the greatest challenges to his business and the company culture he has developed to make the Dayton House a great place for both workers and their guests.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation is the industry’s largest upper-upscale and luxury vacation ownership developer as the global licensee of 7 world-class brands and over 100 resorts. Rebekah Rubino serves as their Director- Risk Management and Insurance and has over 20 years of experience in the Insurance and Risk Management industry, with a diverse background spanning both the client and retail agency sides of the business. Her expertise is particularly strong in the Resort and ...
Collins & Lacy President/CEO and Retail & Hospitality Practice Group Leader, Christian Stegmaier, hosts a conversation with Kirk Watkins, SCRLA Board Chair and leader with Sizzling Steak Concepts, exploring the challenges and opportunities facing today’s hospitality industry. From risk management and compliance to leadership strategies, this episode offers valuable insights for restaurant owners, operators, and hospitality professionals.
In the first episode of a new series on The Legal Bench Podcast, Collins & Lacy President/CEO Christian Stegmaier interviews attorney Ty Zeigler, one of the firm's newer lawyers.
In an insurance defense model, it’s easy to think of the carrier as the client. They are, after all, the ones paying the bills. They set guidelines, dictate reporting requirements, and ultimately decide whether to settle or proceed to trial. But the reality is more nuanced. The insured—the business or individual being defended—is the true client. For the insured, a lawsuit isn’t just another case. It’s not one of 50 files sitting on a lawyer’s desk. It’s personal. It’s their business, their r...
“In Conversation With” is a continuing series on the Legal Bench Podcast hosted by Christian Stegmaier, Collins & Lacy President and Chief Executive Officer, where he engages with influential South Carolinians who are making significant impacts across our state. In this episode, Christian sits down with Kenny Berger, a distinguished plaintiff's lawyer based in Columbia, South Carolina, known not only for his legal acumen but also for his deep commitment to generosity in both relationships...
“In Conversation With:” is a new series on the Legal Bench Podcast hosted by Christian Stegmaier, Collins & Lacy President and Chief Executive Officer wherein he interviews influential South Carolinians who dominate the conversation in our state. Christian’s first guest is David Yarborough, renowned plaintiff’s attorney and a founding partner of Yarborough Applegate Law Firm, LLC, which is headquartered in Charleston. What ensued was an engaging discussion about the zealous practic...
What is the difference between a Service and an emotional support animal? Do both command the same rights in retail and hospitality settings? Collins & Lacy law clerk Abigail Johanson explores the topic with her guest, Rebecca Fulmer of Disability Rights South Carolina.
In a follow-up to his podcast episode on third-party lawsuit funding, Collins & Lacy attorney Andy Smith now turns his attention to consumer legal funding, often another component of supporting plaintiffs who are filing lawsuits. With Andy is Eric Schuller, President of the Alliance for Responsible Consumer Legal Funding.
Third-party funding of litigation is a trend on the rise. In this episode, Collins & Lacy attorney Andy Smith talks with Natalie Ford, an Honors College student at the University of South Carolina who is writing her thesis on this topic.
How do employee benefits contribute toward recruiting and retaining employees, as well as their mental and physical wellbeing? Collins & Lacy's Christian Stegmaier, leader of the firm's retail and hospitality practice group, has a special guest recorded live at the 2023 South Carolina Restaurant and Hospitality conference in Greenville, SC.
What follows is the second episode in a series recorded at the 2023 South Carolina Restaurant and Hospitality Association Conference in Greenville, South Carolina. Collins & Lacy's Retail & Hospitality chair, and firm president, Christian Stegmaier, speaks with Professor Scott Smith of the University of South Carolina’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
What are the top goals for South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association for 2024? Collins & Lacy president and chair of the firm's Retail & Hospitality practice group, Christian Stegmaier, speaks with association President and CEO, Susan Cohen. This interview took place at the 2023 South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association's Marketing and Operations Conference in Greenville, SC.
Collins & Lacy Shareholder, and Chair of the Retail & Hospitality practice group, Christian Stegmaier, shares new insights on mediation. Have lawyers have become increasingly lazier at mediation? Whether it’s preparing for it, preparing clients and carriers for it, or what attorneys are supposed to be doing while at mediation, Stegmaier says, "We're not doing enough. Instead, we’re asking way too much from our mediators." Get his full take on this episode of The Legal Bench.
What’s can be helpful in painting a more accurate picture of trucking companies when they are involved in litigation. Collins and Lacy trucking attorney, Rob Peele, spoke with the CEO of BlueWire, Steven Bryan, and SC Trucking Association CEO, Rick Todd, at the 2023 SC Trucking Association’s Annual Meeting. Here’s their discussion…
There’s a new trend called “Third Space” in the retail and hospitality industry. Learn more now with Collins & Lacy Retail and Hospitality practice group leader, Christian Stegmaier and his guest, Matt Kennell, President and CEO for Columbia’s Main Street District about the transformation of our downtown.
In a popular, recent blog article, Collins & Lacy retail and hospitality attorney, Evan Gessner, outlined the legal aspects associated with DELTA 8 product sales and usage. Visit collinsandlacy.com to read the article. Today, Gessner welcomes University of South Carolina researcher, former Vice President of Research for the University, and current Senior Research Advisor to the University President, Dr. Prakash Nagarkatti, to discuss the chemical makeup of this synthetic and the continued...
How can "Leading With Need" combat a reptilian approach by some plaintiff attorneys? Recorded live at the South Carolina Captive Insurance Association annual conference, Collins & Lacy defense attorney Robert Peele talks to Rick Farlow of Healthcare Providers Insurance Company.
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