Workers’ Compensation

Substantial evidence. It’s the bedrock standard for the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). All decisions they make must be supported by substantial evidence. Otherwise, the WCAB has a duty to develop the record so they can get evidence that is substantial. Read more

As Chair of the California Lawyers Association Workers’ Compensation Executive Committee I hereby express our best wishes to the community and our mutual wish for a special and productive New Year! In line with our expressed interests in improving the reputation and quality of our area of practice, we have planned a year chock full of excellent educational events, community outreach , coordination with other sections, assistance to the appellate courts and of course our pride and joy the continuation of our excellent publications the E-New and the Workers’ Compensation Quarterly. Read more

In this one-hour webinar, join Judge Myrle R. Petty (from the San Bernardino District Office of the WCAB) as she discusses the philosophy, purpose and appropriate use of the AMA Guides, 5th Edition as well as discussing the practical application of the Guides so that all users of the AMA Guides, whether attorney, physician, claims examiner or lay person can gain an increased understanding of the Guides. Read more

After a contentious debate during the 2019 legislative session, AB 5 passed and was signed by Governor Newsom on September 18. Read more

We have arrived at the time of year when the holidays and the rush of preparation and celebration tends to raise our blood pressures, raise unrealistic expectations, increase our waistlines and to distract us from what we really should be doing as the year comes to an end. What we as individuals and as a community should be doing at this time of year is reflecting upon the year that has passed, the good and bad and engaging in introspection. Are we satisfied with how we have conducted ourselves? Are we pleased with what we have accomplished? Have we treated our fellow practitioners? Have we treated family, friends and acquaintances in the way we would expect to be treated? Have we contributed to making our world a better place or not? Read more

The California State Bar requires all licensed attorneys to participate in 25 hours of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) every three years. In one day, attendees at this conference will receive CLE credit for all six of these “special” credit CLE hours. The speakers for each of the five panels in this conference have been carefully selected as noted experts in their field. Read more

Program package includes 4.0 Hours of Legal Ethics Credit, 1.0 Hour of Competence Issues, 1.0 Hour of Recognition and Elimination of Bias, program materials, continental breakfast and lunch. Saturday, January 11, 2020 Onsite registration available! Hyatt Newport Beach1107 JamboreeNewport Beach, CA Schedule | Essential Info | Brochure The California State Bar requires all licensed attorneys to participate in 25 hours of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) every three years. Six of those hours must be in the following areas as follows:… Read more

Don’t be caught by surprise! Have you had a case where you were certain you would have a “take nothing,” just to have the Board find you did not have substantial evidence? Worse yet, then you have to explain to your client why the Board is ordering additional medical reports. Read more

Take a peek at the photos taken at the 2019 Steve Jimenez Memorial Special Recognition Awards Reception at the California Lawyers Association Annual Meeting in Monterey. Read more

Governor Newsom has now signed SB 542, a bill which creates a rebuttable presumption that firefighters and certain peace officers diagnosed with PTSD have incurred an industrial injury. Read more