Workers' Compensation Annual Fall Conference
Workers’ Compensation Section Fall Program 2012
November 3, 2012
San Diego Westin
400 West Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
619-239-4500
Keynote Speaker
Hon. Katherine Zalewski, Chief Counsel, DWC
Earn 7 hours MCLE and Legal Specialization Credit
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Schedule
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9 a.m.– 10 a.m.
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Putting Your Best Case Forward:
Judge Linda Atcherley will cover all aspects of preparing for and handling a workers’ compensation trial, including the Permanent Disability ratings. Topics include what to consider before the trial, during the trial and even after the judge has issued an Opinion on Decision. Judge Atcherley will also focus on issues related to the new lien regulations, such as how best to frame the issues for trial, burden of proof glitches, coding issues, use and misuse of the medical-legal fee schedule and “agreed bill reviewers.”
Speaker: Hon. Linda Atcherley (WCJ-San Diego)
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10 a.m.– 10:30 a.m.
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PJ Update
Presiding Judge Clifford Levy will provide an update on current issues and trends practitioners deal with at the San Diego Board.
Speaker: Hon. Clifford Levy (PWCJ-San Diego)
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10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
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Break
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10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
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Lawyers gone Wild (Qualifies for 1 hour of Ethics CLE)
This session will discuss a variety of common professional responsibility problems applicant and defense attorneys face on a daily basis. Topics covered include the California Rules of Professional Conduct, in addition to selected sections of the
California Labor Code.
Speaker: Hon. Kearse McGill (WCJ - Stockton)
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11:45 a.m – 1 p.m.
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Lunch – SB863
How to Use the New Law to Improve Your Practice and Best Represent Your Clients
Speaker: Robert Rassp (Sherman Oaks)
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1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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DWC Update:
Katherine Zalewski, Chief Counsel for DWC will discuss how SB863 was created and what impact it will have on the California Workers’ Compensation litigation system.
Speaker: Hon. Katherine Zalewski (Oakland)
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1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
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Case Law Update
Speakers will present an up to the minute review of all the latest case law, including pertinent analysis and essential practice tips.
Speakers:
- Hon Bert Cohen (ret.) (Sacramento)
- Hon. Janet Coulter (WCJ-Long Beach)
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2:45 p.m. – 3 p.m.
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Break
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3 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
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Rating 101
Strict and alternative AMA Guide ratings will be explained by DEU
Northern California Supervisor, Annalisa Faina. She will cover the
quirkier rating issues, along with the most common errors she notes
in doctor’s report, with suggestions on how to cure them.
Speakers: Annalisa Faina (Redding)
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3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Top Tips for Collection of Evidence
A variety of top tips will be covered, such as: What types of evidence are discoverable? What evidence is subject to the privilege rules? What’s the best approach for handling doctor’s depos? What’s the best strategy for obtaining bullet proof medical evidence?
Speakers: Hon Susan England (Ret.) (San Diego)
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Essential Information
Printable Brochure
A printable version of the program brochure is provided for your convenince.
Register Online
You can now Register Online (new window) for this program.
Register By Mail or FAX
To pre-register, complete the Registration Form (new window). Keep a photocopy for your records. Mail or fax the Registration Form. Use a separate Registration Form for each registrant.
BY FAX: 415-538-2368. Credit card registrations only. If pre-registration is faxed, do not mail original form. Fax registrations cannot be confirmed by telephone. Keep a copy of your forms.
BY MAIL: Program Registrations, State Bar of California, 180 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-1639. Checks should be payable to The State Bar of California.
Pre Registration Fees
- $225 Workers’ Compensation Section Members
- $300 Non-Section Members
(includes enrollment in the Workers’ Compensation Section for 2013)
- $150 Claims Specialists, Hearing Representatives, & Paralegals
**Onsite registration fees are $275 for Section Members and $350 for Non-Section Members
Cancellations/Refund Policy
Cancellations and requests for refunds must be received in writing by October 26, 2012, and are subject to a $25 service charge. Refunds will not be available after this date.
Questions
For registration information call (415) 538-2508. Telephone registrations will not be accepted. For program content and/or Section information call (415) 538-2256.
Special Assistance
For special assistance, please call (415) 538-2256.
On-Site
On-site registration will be on a space available basis. Call to confirm space availability.
Audio CDs
Audio CDs of the program will be available with a complete set of written materials from Versa-Tape. To order, please call 1-800-468-2737.