“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 imp...

“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 ...

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...

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. <...

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.&nb...

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 sp...

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, C...

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...

Captive Insurance companies are becoming a bigger part of the insurance landscape in South Carolina as businesses look for alternative strategies to insure their risks.As a leading state to domicile a captive, South Carolina continues t...

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, pr...

While marijuana is not legal in South Carolina, many truckers drive through state where the substance has been legalized. In additional, there are DELTA 8 and CBD products available most everywhere. Collins & Lacy trucking atto...

What actions are forward-thinking managers taking in the trucking industry to retain and promote their employees?Collins and Lacy attorney Rob Peele talked with Palmetto Corp’s CEO Shawn Godwin at the 2023 South Carolina Trucking Associa...

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...

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 Columbi...

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 ...

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 H...

Recorded live at the 2022 South Carolina Captive Insurance Association conference, Collins & Lacy defense attorney, Robert Peele, talks with Gary Osborne of Risk Partners. 

Recorded live at the 2022 South Carolina Captive Insurance Association annual meeting, Collins & Lacy defense attorney, Robert Peele, talks with Anne Marie Towle of the Hylant Company.

What's the latest on the universe of captive insurance companies choosing to domicile in South Carolina.Recorded live at the 2022 South Carolina Captive Insurance Association Meeting in Charleston, SC, Collins & Lacy defense attorne...

How is technology being utilized to encourage safer driving by trucking professionals while reducing emergency events and resulting in lower insurance premiums.Collins & Lacy shareholder and trucking defense attorney, Robert Peele, ...

Did you know that it is illegal for minors to play pinball in South Carolina?How did this law come into existence and what measures are underway for its repeal?Collins & Lacy defense attorney, and member of the retail and ho...

What's happening with state and federal funds with regards to repairing South Carolina's roads, bridges and infrastructure.Collins & Lacy defense attorney, Luke Richardson, talks with  of  South Carolina Alliance To Fix Ou...

Recorded LIVE at the 2022 South Carolina Trucking Association Annual Meeting, Michael Burney, Director of Business Development for Collins & Lacy defense attorneys, talks with Vernon Rutland of Swafford Trucking and Thad Wharton of the Knig...

Recorded LIVE at the 2022 South Carolina Trucking Association Annual Meeting, Collins & Lacy defense attorney, Robert Peele, talks with Pate Summers of The Pete Store.

Recorded LIVE at the 2022 South Carolina Trucking Association Annual Meeting, Collins & Lacy defense attorney, Robert Peele, talks with Arthur DeHay of Murray Sand Company.