2013 Case Law Seminars: Registration Notice

CWCI will hold a 1-day case law seminar Monday, May 13 in Long Beach and Thursday, May 16 in San Francisco to examine trends in case law in light of ongoing workers’ compensation reforms, and to discuss appropriate negotiation and defense strategies for claims personnel, attorneys, hearing reps, and other industry professionals. This program is the latest in CWCI’s case law series that began 15 years ago. The 2013 sessions will review recent rulings and identify issues related to the changes included in SB 863, examine old case law to see what still applies and what does not, and offer workers’ comp claims and legal professionals a fresh look at the impact of case law.

As in past case law programs, the faculty for this year’s sessions includes attorneys Michael Marks and Saul Allweiss of the Law Offices of Allweiss & McMurtry, and Richard Jacobsmeyer of Shaw, Jacobsmeyer, Crain & Claffey, all of whom have both applicant and defense experience. The program will be moderated by CWCI General Counsel Mike McClain, and the speakers will use a debate-style format to present alternate views on recent decisions and insights into what they mean for those trying to deliver benefits or defend claims. The 2013 program will explore a wide range of cases and topics, including PD rating; psych issues; medical treatment issues; and lien litigation.

The program will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the following locations:

CWCI’s 2013 Case Law Update is appropriate for claims professionals, attorneys, hearing representatives, and others with negotiating authority. The Institute has applied to the State Bar of California as a continuing education provider for attorneys and certificates will be provided for Department of Insurance workers’ compensation claims administrator credits, and for submission to the Association of Hearing Representatives of California.

The cost, including a syllabus with summaries of significant decisions and full citations, morning and afternoon beverage breaks, and a luncheon, is $395, with a $75 discount available to CWCI member company employees. The seminar flyer includes further details and a registration form, and you can register online or download additional flyers from the Seminar section of the Institute’s website, www.cwci.org. If you have questions about the program, please call 510-251-9470.