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. Bu...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Learn about the "Knew or Should Have Known" standard created by case law which necessitates extra vigilance by on premises alcohol permit holders.Collins & Lacy Retail & Hospitality Practice Leader, Christian Stegmaier, has this...

How challenging is it to hire, retain, and keep drivers safe on the road? Collins & Lacy attorney, Rob Peele, interviews Jim Widowfield, Vice President of Transportation for the SEFA Group. This podcast was recorded at the 2021 Annual Meeti...

How do "Human Factors" attribute to accidents and what is the science behind this field of study?Chair of Collins & Lacy Trucking and Transportation practice group, Claude Prevost, interviews Nancy Grugle, Ph.D. of the Exigent Group...

South Carolina's new "Move Over" highway law goes into effect on August 15, 2021.Collins and Lacy attorney, and leader of the firm's transportation practice group, Claude Prevost, interviews SC Master Trooper, David Jones, to learn more...

Now that the new COVID Liability bill is law in South Carolina, what does it mean for our state's businesses?Collins and Lacy attorney and shareholder, Claude Prevost, discusses the new bill with Columbia plaintiff attorney, Charles Usr...

What does a forensic engineer have to teach us about structural integrity of high-rise buildings on the South Carolina coast. Engineer George Sanford joins Collins & Lacy attorney and shareholder, Claude Prevost, for this episode.