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Learn from the arbitrators themselves what they think practitioners should know about pre-trials, deposing a witness and proposed Commission decisions. Originally presented as part of the Work Comp Boot Camp 2023.

Learn about reviewing decisions from the Commission through the Appellate Court. Gain a general understanding of procedural considerations including standards of review, deadlines, and the required briefs and filings. We will discuss next steps, how to appeal to the Commission, preparing for oral arguments and briefs, circuit court, appellate court and supreme court and the standard of review as you go up. Originally presented as part of the Work Comp Boot Camp 2023.

When is the appropriate time to consider settlement? What are the advantages and disadvantages of settlement and what factors should be considered? How can you offer your client the most protection relative to the settlement contract language? This session will discuss negotiations, settlement contracts, what to include and address in settlement, MSA, liens, and how to explain the process to your client and discuss dispute settlements. Originally presented as part of the Work Comp Boot Camp 2023.

What do we have to prove, how do we prove it, what are we asking for, and how do we prepare witnesses for trial? Learn best practices for setting the case for trial, pre-trials, and at trial. The discussion will include evidentiary issues, what evidence are you presenting and why such as: surveillance, social media, witnesses, and depositions. Originally presented as part of the Work Comp Boot Camp 2023.

Gain an understanding of work comp benefits available to clients. Learn about client relations, interim benefits, vocational rehabilitation, permanency, and strategies to prove it. Originally presented as part of the Work Comp Boot Camp 2023.

This panel discussion among four judges provides their perspective on the topics of the overall Business Valuation, Financial & Tax Issues in Divorce 2024 event. Included are discussions on approaches to dissolution between business owning spouses and other owners, collateralizing business buyouts, complex real estate transactions, and more. Originally presented on 01/15/24 as part of the Business Valuation, Financial & Tax Issues in Divorce 2024: The Business of Working with Other Divorce Professionals and Attorneys.

Get a Petitioner’s and Respondent’s perspective on how to evaluate whether a case is compensable. Review the case law and the basics of all workers’ compensation cases, including jurisdiction, statute of limitations, accident, medical causation, employer/employee relationship, average weekly wage, the benefits a person would be entitled to and more. Originally presented as part of the Work Comp Boot Camp 2023.

Lifestyle analysis in divorce matters typically falls under forensic accounting (a form of applied accounting). It’s a complex process of examining financial aspects and providing insights into alimony, child support, and asset division. Originally presented on 01/15/24 as part of the Business Valuation, Financial & Tax Issues in Divorce 2024: The Business of Working with Other Divorce Professionals and Attorneys.

Get tips for efficiently and effectively wrapping up post-death administration. Distributions, funding and more will be demystified. Originally presented as part of the Post-Death Administration of Trusts & Estates.

Understand the post-death administration of transfer-on-death assets, life insurance, retirement plan assets, and JTWROS assets with a focus on situations complicating the administration and transfer of these assets. Originally presented as part of the Post-Death Administration of Trusts & Estates.

Real property, closely-held business interests and the evolving class of “special assets” often involve unique post-death administration issues. For example, statutory and common-law property laws governing real property may result in unintended ownership rights after death. In addition, the transfer of closely-held business interests down a family line challenge family members to address legal and operations concerns related to ownership and control of what is often the “bread winning” element of a family’s wealth. Lastly, ownership issues related to special assets (such as cryptocurrency and other digital assets) continue to emerge as decedents’ estates become the recipients of these assets. This presentation will explore the unique nature of each of these asset classes, the challenges related to the transfer of ownership of these assets at death, and best practices in administering these assets postdeath. Originally presented as part of the Post-Death Administration of Trusts & Estates.

This course introduces cryptocurrency and the effects it can have on divorce proceedings. Originally presented on 01/15/24 as part of the Business Valuation, Financial & Tax Issues in Divorce 2024: The Business of Working with Other Divorce Professionals and Attorneys.