The Appellate Process in Workers’ Compensation

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 Work Comp Boot Camp 2025.

Credits: 0 General, 0 Diversity/Inclusion PR, 0 MH/SA PR, 0.75 Other PR

SKU: P2026-25R-06

$50.00 or 0.75 credits

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Expires 10/01/2027

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.
Jill Wagner, Disparti Law Group, Chicago *
Elena K. Cincione, Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie & Lowry, P.C., Chicago**

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Expires 10/01/2027

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.
Jill Wagner, Disparti Law Group, Chicago *
Elena K. Cincione, Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie & Lowry, P.C., Chicago**

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Category	Workers' Compensation
Program Date	10/16/2025

Products specifications

Category	Workers' Compensation
Program Date	10/16/2025

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