EDUCATION CONFERENCE. APRIL 21 The Cliffs Resort 2757 Shell Beach Rd Pismo Beach, CA

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1 CALIFORNIA LAWYERS ASSOCIATION WORKERS COMPENSATION SECTION Earn 6 Hours MCLE & Legal Specialization Credits 2018 SPRING EDUCATION CONFERENCE MARCH 24 San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront 1800 Old Bayshore Hwy. Burlingame, CA APRIL 21 The Cliffs Resort 2757 Shell Beach Rd Pismo Beach, CA

2 SPRING EDUCATION CONFER 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Registration 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Crossover Issues in Returning to Work The impeccable William Armstrong kicks off the morning with a comprehensive analysis of the delicate interplay between the Supplemental Job Displacement Voucher return-to-work process and the DFEH regulations triggering the interactive process. Mr. Armstrong will discuss significant ethics and conflict of interest concerns in representing insurance companies and employers during the return-to-work process including crossover issues with 132a claims and ADA claims. He will detail the impact of WCAB stipulations and decisions which can potentially be binding upon the DFEH process and cover recent District Courts of Appeal decisions dealing with exclusive remedy doctrine. SPEAKER: William Armstrong, Armstrong Law Firm 9:45 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. Break 9:50 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Commissioners Update Be the first to hear discussion on the latest updates from the Workers Compensation Appeals Board Office of the Commissioners. The commissioners will provide an entertaining and informative update on recent WCAB developments and what s in store for Be in the know! SPEAKERS: Burlingame: Commissioner Marguerite Sweeney, WCAB Pismo Beach: Commissioner Jose Razo, WCAB 10:50 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. BREAK 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Recent Issues in Workers Compensation Let s face it, everyone loves a good tip. Whether it s a stock to buy or advice for the lovelorn, good tips can save you time and money. This expert panel with the ever-delightful Judge Francie Lehmer, expert litigator Bert Anrold, and delightful defense attorney will round out the day s presentation by providing a discussion of recent relevant issues with wit and wisdom, and show you how to use these tools to better your practice. SPEAKERS: Bert Arnold, Boxer & Gerson LLP Hon. Francie Lehmer, San Francisco District Office 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lunch

3 ENCE 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Recent Developments in Apportionment Law Apportionment is one of the most frequently tried thorns in the workers compensation case. It is imperative that litigators understand how apportionment works. We are bringing you some of the best apportionment litigators in the state to dissect recent cases and discuss the hottest trends in apportionment law. From Benson to Gatten to Escobedo and Brodie, no apportionment case will be left undiscussed. SPEAKERS: Burlingame: Raymond Correio, Pearlman, Brown, & Wax Pismo Beach: Hon. Craig Glass, Van Nuys District Office 1:45 p.m. - 1:55 p.m. Break 1:55 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. Case Law Update 2018 The afternoon session starts with one of our favorite programs, the case law update. Judges Sharon Velzy and Diane Bancroft will bring you a detailed analysis of the hottest cases that will affect the way you practice. From published DCA opinions to interesting panel decisions interpreting SB 863, this presentation can t be missed! SPEAKERS: Hon. Diane Bancroft, Van Nuys District Office Hon. Sharon Velzy, Van Nuys District Office 2:55 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Break 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Hikida, and Apportionment to the Effects of Medical Treatment Complex regional pain syndrome can be a significantly disabling injury. However, many practitioners and doctors may struggle with correctly diagnosing and/or rating CRPS injuries. As seen in the recent Hikida decision, there are significant questions of apportionment and causation depending on how the CRPS develops. In this panel, board certified anesthesiology and pain management physician, Dr. Lynn Cintron, joins expert litigator Glenn Olsen to dissect the do s and don ts of diagnosing, rating, and apportioning CRPS injuries. SPEAKERS: Dr. Lynn Cintron, M.D. Glenn Olsen, Morse, Giesler, Callister, Karlin & Hiura

4 REGISTRATION INFORMATION CANCELLATIONS/REFUND POLICY: Cancellations and requests for refunds must be received in writing no later than 5 days prior to the program and are subject to a $50 service charge. Refunds will not be available after this time. QUESTIONS: For registration information call Telephone registrations will not be accepted. For program content and/or Section information call SPECIAL ASSISTANCE: For special assistance, please call ON-SITE: On-site registration will be on a space available basis. Call to confirm space availability. PROGRAM MATERIALS: Registrants will receive a USB storage device with an electronic version of all program materials the day of the conference. Before the Conference, Registrants will receive a link with information on how to review and download the program materials. Wi-Fi will not be made available inside the conference rooms. It may be helpful to review a program s reference material before the class. This website is not available to the public, and access is given only to Conference registrants. Late-breaking supplemental materials not available before the Conference will be added at a later date. No printed materials will be provided at the conference. HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Burlingame: No room block available. Call for best available rate. Pismo Beach: A limited number of rooms have been blocked at the Cliffs Resort at the special rate of $259 (single/double occupancy). The deadline to reserve a hotel room is Thursday, March 15, Call and identify yourself with the California Lawyers Association group.

5 Workers Compensation Section 2018 Spring Conference March 24 Burlingame / April 21 Pismo Beach REGISTRATION FORM Note: One registrant per form. Photocopies may be used. Select Program Location: o March 24, 2018: Burlingame o April 21, 2018: Pismo Beach Bar Number: Name: Firm: Firm Address: City, State: Zip Code: Phone Number: Fax Number: Address: (Required for confirmation) q Check here if you do not want your information released. PRE-REGISTRATION FEES (check the appropriate circle) o $295 Workers Compensation Section Members o $390 Non-Section Members (includes enrollment in the Workers Compensation Section for 2018) o $195 Claims Specialists, Hearing Representatives, & Paralegals **Onsite registration fees are $345 for Section Members and $440 for Non-Section Members AMOUNT ENCLOSED OR TO BE CHARGED $ REGISTRATION INFORMATION Deadline: Register Online: Mail To: To: In order to pre-register, your form and check, payable to California Lawyers Association, or credit card information, must be received 5 working days prior to the program. Program Registrations, California Lawyers Association 180 Howard Street, Suite 410, San Francisco, CA workerscomp@cla.legal CREDIT CARD INFORMATION (VISA/MasterCard Only) I authorize California Lawyers Association to charge my program registration to my VISA/MasterCard account. (No other credit card will be accepted.) Account Number: (VISA or MasterCard only) Expiration Date: Cardholder s Name: Cardholder s Signature: California Lawyers Association and the Workers Compensation Section are approved State Bar of California MCLE providers.

6 California Lawyers Association Workers Compensation Section 180 Howard Street, Suite 410 San Francisco, California SPRING EDUCATION CONFERENCE MARCH 24 San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront 1800 Old Bayshore Hwy. Burlingame, CA APRIL 21 The Cliffs Resort 2757 Shell Beach Rd Pismo Beach, CA Earn 6 Hours of MCLE and Legal Specialization Credits. Register Online: First Class PRSRT Mail U.S. Postage Paid Documation