25th Annual California Workers' Compensation Case Law Update

The California Workers' Compensation Institute (CWCI) is presenting its 25th annual Case Law Update on Tuesday, May 23rd. The event will be held in person at OCC Conference Center in Oakland's City center adjacent to 12th St BART Station or join us online between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM as we explore how recent changes are impacting workers' compensation cases and provide negotiation strategies for attorneys, claims personnel, and hearing reps.

For the past quarter-century, CWCI has hosted an annual case law seminar led by prominent legal experts from both Northern and Southern California. Under the guidance of CWCI General Counsel Sara Widener-Brightwell, this year’s program is expected to be better than ever with a comprehensive agenda crafted for optimal knowledge sharing.

Ms. Widener-Brightwell said, “This year's panel of speakers will once again include veteran defense attorneys Richard Jacobsmeyer and Trisha O'Neal, as well as two seasoned worker's compensation legal experts, defense attorney Randy Pollak and applicants' attorney Lisa Ivancich, who will join the faculty for the first time.

Attendees of this exclusive panel discussion will gain a profound understanding of how to use case law in order to effectively negotiate, manage and defend claims. The two sides of the courtroom sharing their experience offer an invaluable opportunity for learning. Not only that, but speakers will present updates regarding recent rulings and analyze old legal cases which are still applicable today.

Those involved with workers' compensation claim management or other legal professions can benefit from new insights concerning the implications of existing case law as presented by top experts in their respective fields!

The program will feature a detailed audio-visual presentation to provide vital case information, facts, and other highlights for each item on the agenda. To ensure that all seminar participants are fully prepared, they will send out an email with a link to download or print the complete electronic course materials (including hyperlinks to actual decisions) one week ahead of time. Those wishing for printed copies may also order bound versions at an affordable price.

CWCI's 2023 Case Law Seminar also serves as an opportunity to obtain 5.0 hours of MCLE credits, including a specialization in Workers' Compensation! Tuition for the program is only $399 and CWCI member company employees may take advantage of an additional $100 discount. The State Bar of California has certified this course with those credit opportunities!

Moreover, registered attendees of CWCI will receive a certificate of attendance after the program has ended that may be submitted to California's Association for Hearing Representatives and used as verification in order to fulfill the requirements for obtaining workers' compensation claims adjuster certification from the California Department of Insurance.

To guarantee that MCLE / CE credits are issued and participants' attendance is logged, registration must be completed a minimum of two days prior to the session. Participation will then be tracked electronically for verification and compliance purposes.

They appear to only have a small number of spots available for the in-person session in Oakland. To register online or download a seminar flyer, you can find that by clicking here​ and scrolling down to the Case Law Seminar 2022 Update. Alternatively, you can call the CWCI at 510-251-9470.

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