CLE
27th Annual Workers’ Compensation Roundtable: Everyday Battles & Balancing for Plaintiff Attorneys
One of NCAJ’s most valuable programs is back for its 27th year! Join leaders of the NCAJ Workers’ Compensation section in April for an in-depth look at strategies and solutions inspired by real issues pulled directly from the section listserv. Speakers will help you determine what day to day decisions practitioners need to keep in mind — particularly when to fight and what to fight about.
Come ready to learn about the variety of approaches to concerns, including dealing with unfair FCE evaluations (with three FCE evaluators, who will dissect the science of FCEs), getting second opinions paid, and securing future medical care. Stay to discuss your own experience with some of the most seasoned workers’ compensation attorneys in our state.
Open to NCAJ Workers’ Comp section members only.
Speakers & Topics
| 8:55 a.m. |
Welcoming Remarks – Program Chairs
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| 9:00 a.m. |
Extended Benefits: Update on Commission Decisions
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| 9:15 a.m. |
Non-Submit MSA’s: CMS Fires Warning Shot
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| 10:00 a.m. |
Lifetime Medical Care §97-25.1: Time Limitations and Form 18M Standards
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| 10:45 a.m. | Break |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Second Opinion vs. Fee Schedule: Can We Make the Carrier Pay?
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| 11:30 a.m. |
Roundtable Discussion 1: Bring Your Second Opinion and Future Medical Questions
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| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Cybersecurity Without Breaking the Bank: Technology Time
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| 2:30 p.m. |
Horseplay and Assaults: It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Gets Hurt
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| 2:50 p.m. | Break |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Functional Capacity Evaluations: Science and Systems
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| 3:30 p.m. |
Flawed FCE Evaluations: Choices for Attacking Bad FCE’s
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| 4:00 p.m. |
Roundtable Discussion 2: Bring Your FCE Questions
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| 4:30 p.m. | Adjourn |
Event Rates
REGULAR RATES
| $290 | NCAJ Members |
| $250 | NCAJ Attorney Member (2-5 years licensure) |
| $185 | NCAJ Public Service Member |
| $140 | NCAJ Legal Assistant Member |
| $185 | NCAJ Retired Member |
| $99 | NCAJ New Admittee Member |
| FREE | CLE Season Ticket Holder |
Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Milner Settlements
Milner Settlements | Bryan Milner is a Senior Structured Settlement Consultant with Milner Settlements through Sage Settlement Consulting. He has been working with attorneys and their clients in North Carolina for over 19 years, and continues to be a strong supporter of NCAJ. Bryan takes on a compassionate, comprehensive approach. He understands the important and complex financial decisions that face individuals and families who are receiving settlements. He provides creative structured settlement options and helps the attorney navigate the complexities of settlement-related issues such as Medicare Set-Asides, Trusts, Lien Resolution, etc. He also assists attorneys with designing fee structures for their contingency fees. Bryan is a committee member of the newly formed American Association of Settlement Consultants (AASC).
