The Legal Bench

Apr 01 2025 40 ep. 25 mins 2
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Legal news of interest to South Carolina businesses from the team at Collins & Lacy law firm.

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Meet The New Guy - Attorney Jerrod Fussnecker

Apr 01 2025 33 mins  

Meet The New Guy - Attorney Kevin Maroney

Mar 26 2025 25 mins  

Meet The New Guy - Attorney Ty Zeigler

Mar 05 2025 25 mins  
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.

Be the Hero: The Role of the Defense Lawyer in a World of Complacency

Feb 26 2025 47 mins  
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 is

In Conversation With: Kenny Berger

Aug 14 2024 84 mins  
“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, Sou

In Conversation With David Yarborough

Jun 19 2024 100 mins  
“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

Service And Support Animals In Retail And Hospitality Businesses

May 28 2024 22 mins  
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.

Consumer Legal Funding

May 09 2024 45 mins  
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 Litigation Funding

Apr 02 2024 35 mins  
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.

Workforce And The Restaurant/Hospitality Industry

Nov 06 2023 11 mins  
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.