Introduction It’s no exaggeration: The Taylor Swift Eras Tour has arguably shaped a new economic reality, fueled by a perfect storm of consumer psychology, where desires, social influences, and attitudes seemingly detached from traditional rationality converge to create something unprecedented...

In mediation, each side comes armed with a valuation—a numerical expression of what they believe the case is worth. Each party assigns a value based on their own analysis, their own risk tolerance, and the variables they believe relate to...

In recent years, we’ve witnessed the rise of what is now commonly referred to as “post-truth politics”—a world where emotions, personal beliefs, and “alternative facts” seem to hold more weight than objective truth. While much of this trend has played...

As a lawyer seeking to build a practice and book of business, a key focus of yours should be developing deep knowledge and prowess in a specific area of law. By concentrating on a particular field, you not only become...

Collins & Lacy President Christian Stegmaier was recently interviewed about liquor liability claims in South Carolina for the below article by Jennifer Mandato, originally published in Law360. --- June 6, 2024  As the South Carolina General Assembly returned to session...

SUMMARY The algebra of great lawyering is the blend of incredible competence, powerful relationships, and effective communication. This formula is the key to excelling in the competitive, evolving legal landscape. Deep practice focus and carving out a niche enables lawyers...