LFLM is proud to share our new LFLM November 2018 Workers’ Compensation Newsletter Articles in this edition of the Newsletter include: ARE VOCATIONAL EXPERT OPINIONS RELEVANT FOR PD ASSESSMENT OF INJURIES ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2013? Written by Tracy Sturtevant, Esq., of our LFLM Oakland Office SATURDAY IS THE 6TH WORKING DAY? REALLY? Calculation of UR Decision Timeframes and the Gomez Decision Written by Jessica M. Neal, Esq., of our LFLM Anaheim Office

September 27, 2018 On September 25, 2018, in a case certified for publication, the Third District Court of Appeal in Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation & SCIF v. WCAB (Fitzpatrick) found no basis for concluding that Labor Code §4662(b) provides a second independent path to permanent total disability “in accordance with the fact.” This is a solid statutory win for defendants. In this new case, the Court took on the WCAB’s liberal interpretation of §4662(b) and the phrase “in accordance […]

  2018 California Self-Insurers Association 2018 Fall Educational Conference Date: Friday, October 26, 2018 Time: 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Location: The Marriott Hotel, 2355 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA Additional information located here via CSIA

Council of Self Insured Public Agencies CoSipa North: October 11, 2018 CoSipa South: November 1, 2018 Presentation: “Pitfalls in Managing WC & Disability/RTW Situations” Speakers: Marc K. Leibowitz (LFLM-San Diego) & Robert Cutbirth Registration and Further Information Located Here: 2018 CoSipa Fall Conference

California Association of Joint Powers Authorities Conference Time: September 11 – September 14 Location: South Lake Tahoe Date/Time: Wednesday, September 12 (11am-12:15pm): Susan N. Hastings, Esq. (LFLM-Oakland) will be presenting “Strategies for Effective Management of Public Safety” Date/Time: Thursday, September 13 (2:15pm-3:30pm): Marc Leibowitz, Esq. (LFLM-San Diego) will be presenting “Why Can’t I Share This With My Other Departments” Come by to see LFLM at Booth #P515 or the LFLM Tasting Table during the Thursday (9/13) Night Reception.

2018 California Workers’ Compensation & Risk Conference – September 4 – September 7 Location: Monarch Beach Resort – Dana Point Conference & Expo: September 5-7, 2018 Charity golf tournament: September 4, 2018 Pre-Conference Leadership forum: September 4, 2018 LFLM is sponsoring the Conference registration bags. Stop by the LFLM exhibit space – Booth #TT110.

Here you will find the August 2018 Workers’ Compensation Newsletter Articles in this edition of the Newsletter include: SPORTS LAW CASE SPOTLIGHT: The Sutton Decision: Written by Katyn Evenson, Esq., of LFLM Anaheim HOW IS THIS RELATED TO HIS EMPLOYMENT?!: Written by: Amy Roberts, Esq., of LFLM Sacramento

At the conference, our very own Jeffrey E. Lowe, Esq. (LFLM Oakland) is a panelist on a session titled: “New Waves in Medical Treatment: Perspectives on Challenges and Out-Of-The-Box Approaches to Management of Opioids, Marijuana and Telemedicine in Workers’ Compensation Claims” Date and Time: Sunday, August 19 – Wednesday, August 22 Location: The Orlando World Center Marriott – Orlando, FL For registration and additional details, please visit: WCI360

2018 CCWC (California Coalition of Workers’ Compensation) Annual Conference – July 11 – July 13, 2018    DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 – Friday, July 13, 2018 LOCATION: Disney’s Grand California Hotel & Spa – Anaheim LFLM is sponsoring the conference registration bags and lanyards. For registration and additional details, please see: 2018 CCWC Annual Conference.  

2018 CAAA (California Applicants’ Attorneys Association) Summer Convention:  DATE AND TIME: Thursday, June 28, 2018 – Sunday, July 1, 2018 LOCATION: Disneyland® Hotel: 1150 West Magic Way, Anaheim, California 92802 (714.778.6600) At the conference, our very own Jeffrey E. Lowe, Esq.,(LFLM Oakland) is a panelist on a session titled: “Litigating Lien and Credit issues in pi/WC Crossover Cases.” For registration and additional details, please visit 2018 CAAA Summer Convention