California Lawyers Association
Workers’ Compensation
Updates and events from the Workers’ Compensation Section
On June 22, 2023, the WCAB issued an en banc decision in Grace Nunes v. State Of California DMV/SCIF(ADJ8210063, ADJ8621818) overturning a Workers’ Comp trial judge’s award of 100% permanent total disability that was largely based on the opinion of the employee’s vocational rehabilitation expert.
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It’s been a busy time for the members of the CLA Workers’ Compensation Executive Committee. The Committee’s activities were highlighted by the quarterly meeting of the committee on the weekend of May 19, 2023 at the Renaissance Hotel in Newport Beach, CA. The meeting was held in conjunction with our Committee’s Spring Education CLE Conference.
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Welcome to the 2023 Workers’ Compensation Law Section’s Legal Specialization Boot Camp! We are proud to offer five fantastic virtual sessions on July 29-30, each offering legal specialization credit in Workers’ Compensation Law. Purchase all five webinars and receive 20% off! Offer ends 07/29/2023 at 9 AM.
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Purchase all five webinars and receive 20% off! Offer ends 07/29/2023 at 9 AM.
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A Fresh Look At The Meaning Of “Arising Out Of And In The Course Of Employment” In The Age Of Remote Work.
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There are more than a few defenses in workers' compensation cases. Some are used more often than others.
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An analysis and discussion of the recent WCAB decision of Kave v. State 2022 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 317
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What does ChatGPT know about California workers’ comp? I decided I’d ask it, and during 2 sessions I posed about 45 questions on a wide range of California workers’ comp topics. Both discussions with ChatGPT are included in pdf format below.
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Donning The Robe Senior Trial Judge Geoffrey H. Sims Of The Dwc Fresno District Office Provides A Glimpse Into A Career As A Workers’ Compensation Judge Interviewed By Therese Da Silva, Workers’ Compensation Judge Dwc Oakland District Office
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“Knowledge is Power,” the quote made famous by Sir Francis Bacon, has been taken to heart by your CLA Workers’ Compensation Section’s Executive Committee.
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