7th Annual Rating Extravaganza

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1 CALIFORNIA LAWYERS ASSOCIATION WORKERS COMPENSATION SECTION (Formerly The State Bar of California Workers Compensation Section) Earn 6.0 Hours MCLE Credit Includes Legal Specialization 6.0 hours of this program meets the specialization requirement of mechanics of rating permanent disability requirement for the certified workers compensation specialty 7th Annual Rating Extravaganza SATURDAY, October 20, 2018 Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport 2500 N Hollywood Way Burbank, CA Register Online:

2 PROGRAM SCHEDU Registration and Breakfast 8 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Recent Developments in Apportionment Law 8:30 a.m a.m. Apportionment guru and former judge, Raymond Correio, will present the latest tools for understanding this very complicated subject. By focusing on the mechanics of recent case law, he will analyze how the various key issues have been handled and explain developing trends, so parties can protect their client against potential traps and gotchas. A must see program for anyone litigating permanent disability and apportionment, in the current workers compensation arena. Speaker: Raymond Correio, Encino BREAK 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Little Known Labor Code Sections and Cases 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. This best practices session focuses on how to effectively evaluate and prepare your case for trial while utilizing hidden treasures found in the Labor Code, Regulations and case law. Renowned Judges Jamie Spitzer and Eric Ledger will provide trial and posttrial practice tips, as well as an update as to recent case law developments. Whether you are trying to rebut the strict rating of the AMA Guides or establish that the strict rating, the evidence you collect will be critical to this issue. From taking depositions to requesting supplemental medical reports, these top litigation specialists will outline the best procedures to use to prove your client s case. Speakers: Presiding Judge Jamie Spitzer, Anaheim Judge Eric Ledger, Oakland Commissioner s Update 11:20 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Be the first to hear important legal updates from the Workers Compensation Appeals Board. Commissioner Razo will provide an entertaining and informative presentation on recent WCAB developments and what s in store for the upcoming year. Speaker: Commissioner Jose Razo, San Francisco Lunch Included 11:50 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

3 LE Acing the Doctor s Deposition 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. The fulcrum of any properly litigated impairment rating is to ensure the medical exhibits you present at trial constitute substantial medical evidence. Much of the time, the physician s deposition is key to that process. Judge Robert Rassp will provide a step-by-step approach to taking the physician s deposition to successfully meet your client s burden of proof. Speaker: Judge Robert Rassp, Los Angeles Unique Rating Issues - Hikida and Beyond 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 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, which has far reaching implications for all disability rating cases. 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: Glenn Olsen, Burlingame Dr. Lynn Cintron, M.D., San Jose AMA Guides - Case Law Update :45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. The afternoon session concludes with one of our favorite programs, the case law update focusing on issues related to utilizing the AMA Guides to rate disability Acclaimed defense attorney Richard Montarbo, will bring you a detailed analysis of the hottest cases that affect the way you practice. From published DCA opinions to recent panel decisions applying unique aspects of the AMA Guides, this presentation can t be missed! Speaker: Richard Montarbo, Red Bluff

4 REGISTRATION INFORMATION CANCELLATIONS/REFUND POLICY: Cancellations and requests for refunds must be received in writing no later than October 12, 2018 and are subject to a $50 service charge. Refunds will not be available after October 12, 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. 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.

5 Workers Compensation Section 7th Annual Rating Extravaganza Saturday, October 20, 2018 Burbank, CA REGISTRATION FORM Note: One registrant per form. Photocopies may be used. Bar Number: Name: Firm: Firm Address: City, State: Zip Code: Phone Number: Address: (Required for confirmation) Program package includes 6.0 hours of MCLE credit including legal specialization, program materials, continental breakfast and lunch. 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 Section for 2019) o $195 Claims Specialists, Hearing Representatives, and Paralegals **Onsite registration fees are $345 for Section Members and $440 for Non-Section Members AMOUNT ENCLOSED OR TO BE CHARGED $ REGISTRATION INFORMATION Deadline: In order to pre-register, your form and check, payable to California Lawyers Association, or credit card information, must be received by October 12, Register Online: Mail To: Program Registrations, California Lawyers Association, 180 Howard Street, Suite 410, San Francisco, CA To: WorkersComp@CAlawyers.org (Photocopies of checks will NOT be accepted.) CREDIT CARD INFORMATION (VISA/MASTERCARD ONLY) I authorize the 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 TH ANNUAL RATING EXTRAVAGANZA SATURDAY, October 20, 2018 Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport 2500 N Hollywood Way Burbank, CA Earn 6 Hours MCLE Credit Register Online: First Class PRSRT Mail U.S. POSTAGE PAID Documation