It's time to discuss hot topics in the world of workers' compensation law!
This program covers everything from extended-benefits trends and COVID claims to work-from-home injuries and ethical dilemmas in mediations.
Additional topics include how to navigate the expedited medical motions process and new settlement options utilizing structured settlements.
INCLUDED SESSIONS
- Extended-Benefits Cases: Trends and Case Law Updates
- COVID Death Claims: What Have We Learned These Last Two Years?
- Handling the Rocket Docket: Expedited Medical Motion Strategies and Best Practices at the Industrial Commission
- Structured Settlements
- Work-From-Home Injuries: Compensability and Prevention
- Hot Topics in Workers' Compensation Mediations
DETAILS
In-Person Live
Friday, November 18, 2022
8:25
AM–4:40 PM
AGENDA
Click here to view the full program agenda.
IN-PERSON LIVE LOCATION
North Carolina Bar Center, 8000 Weston Parkway, Cary
HOTEL INFORMATION
Contact hotels directly for reservations at the special NCBA room rate. Rates are based on availability and rooms may sell out.
Embassy Suites, 201 Harrison Oaks Boulevard, Cary
Nightly Rate: $174 single/double
Reservations:
Click here or call 919.677.1840 (Corporate Account Code: 2691626)
TownePlace Suites by Marriott, 120 Sage Commons Way, Cary
Nightly Rate: $114 studio queen with sleeper sofa (Sunday–Thursday)
Reservations: 919.678.0005 (Ask for the NCBA corporate rate)
SPEAKERS
- Deputy Commissioner Kevin Howell, North Carolina Industrial Commission, Raleigh
- Deputy Commissioner Layla Santa Rosa, North Carolina Industrial Commission, Raleigh
- Brent Bowers, Arcadia Settlements Group, O'Fallon, MO
- Jackie Clare, Mediator, Raleigh
- Tom Clare, Mediator, Raleigh
- Trey Collier, The Collier Law Firm, Charlotte
- Hunter Eddins-Gentel, Ricci Law Firm, Raleigh
- Tracey Jones, Teague Campbell, Raleigh
- Mason Littlefield, MCG Law, Charlotte
- Viral Mehta, Mehta and McConnell, Charlotte
PLANNED BY
NCBA Workers' Compensation Section
- Jennifer Segnere, Johnson & Groninger PLLC, Durham (Planner)
- Lindsay A. Underwood, Teague Campbell, Raleigh (Planner)
APPROVED CREDIT
North Carolina: 6.00 MCLE Hours
Qualifies for NC State Bar Workers' Compensation Law Specialization
COVID-19 UPDATE
Individuals experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or within a COVID-19 quarantine/isolation period (as defined by the CDC at the time of the event) should not attend NCBA/NCBF events in person. Should a registrant for an in-person CLE event begin to experience COVID-19 symptoms or fall within a COVID-19 quarantine/isolation period, they will be provided with a digital registration upon request.
Masks remain optional at NCBA/NCBF in-person events, and we encourage all attendees to use good health and safety practices. The NCBA/NCBF does not provide notification of potential exposure following in-person events.
PROGRAM PRICING
See pricing below. Discounts may be available for NCBA members who are students, law professors, judges or
legal services/public interest attorneys. Call CLE at 919.677.0561 for details.