The Legal Bench

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 Association’s Annual Meeting to learn his strategies for an engaged and motivated team. 

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 research his team is performing to better understand its medical uses. 

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.

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 attorney, Robert Peele, interviews Joe McDonald of the South Carolina Department of Insurance.

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, talks with Justin Allen of HDVI Insurance.

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 hospitality practice group, Andrew Smith, discusses with his special guest, Josh Rainwater, owner of Transmission Bar in Columbia, SC.