Events

Rating Seminar - Northern Location

caaaAdmin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:42:00 GMT

2 Day Rating Seminar (Sat & Sun)

December 5 - 6, 2009

8:15am Registration / Breakfast

9:00am - 12:15pm Program

Saturday - Rebuttal of the Combined Values Chart & Rebuttal of the WPI Assigned to the GAF

Sunday - Apportionment Buffet: Total Disabililty Cases - Benson - Medical v. Vocational & Questions & Answers - All Things Rating with a Round Table Discussion

Rating Seminar - Southern Location

caaaAdmin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:02:00 GMT

One Day Seminar

The Olympic Collection 11301 Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064

Self Parking $6

For directions: call 310-575-4585 or www.ocbanquets.com

9:00am - 12:00pm Program

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Program

"WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD" Seminar

caaaAdmin — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:02:00 GMT

Self Study Audio CD Course of the Entire Seminar

Transforming the WCAB En Banc Cases Into Real World Application
An extensive analysis of Almaraz/Guzman II & Ogilvie II en banc decisions.

An advanced seminar on the application about Almaraz/Guzman, Escobedo, Benson and Ogilvie. A specialized faculty has been assembled to teach physicians, attorneys, claim managers, adjusters and paralegals in the very latest techniques.

Click here to download the order form

Dr. Steve Silbart "Timely, balanced, very reflective of the ambiguous state of current law and Extremely valuable."

Stephen Wertheimer, M.D. “The program provided instruction on how to write an effective report”

Dr. Seymour Alban “The program enables AMEs & QMEs to learn what is expected of them in a medical-legal report under the new law and recent rulings of the WCAB.”

Dr. Peter Newton “The information provided will assist reporting physicians of what is required in a medical-legal report.”

Marjory Harris, Esq. "Terrific CAAA seminar, A-G & O II, apportionment and other stuff and great handouts. Many thanks to all the hard-working CAAA staff and participants."

Dr. Philip Sobol “The discussion among the panelists was extremely instructive in writing a report that will be considered substantial medical evidence.”

Dr. David Friedman “Excellent treatment of practical, cutting edge information for the medical practitioner.”

You choose the session(s) you want to order!

Session A - Focuses on the unique challenges facing physicians

Meeting substantial evidence standards

When apportionment is justified

How to justify WPI rating

Preparing for the physician deposition

Role of the AME

Session B - An in-depth review of the en banc decision and recent developments in case law for attorneys, claim managers and adjusters

Almaraz/Guzman, Escobedo, Benson, Ogilvie

Other major decisions since the passage of SB899

Session C - A “how to course” in developing substantial evidence in light of the major case law, deposition and trial techniques.

Detailed discovery plan to establish accurate WPI

Detailed discovery plan to assure apportionment is justified

New deposition techniques for applicant and physician

New MSC and trial techniques

Navigating through trial and beyond

Winter 2010 Convention

caaaAdmin — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:20:00 GMT

You can still register at the door 11:00 am Thursday, January 21st and still attend!

January 21 - 24, 2010

Westin Mission Hills Resort

Rancho Mirage, CA

Click here to download Convention Registration Form You must register to attend convention including the exhibit hall. Convention badges must be worn at all times.

Convention Program and Details

CAAA's room block at Westin Mission Hills SOLD OUT. All Exhibit Booths and sponsorships SOLD OUT.

The 2010 Exhibitor "Welcome Reception" will take place on Thursday, January 21, 2010 in the Vendor Exhibit Hall and open to all attendees bring alot of business cards to participate in drawings. A special thank you to our current 2010 Winter Exhibitors and Sponsors!

Ahern Insurance Brokerage

AIM Radiology

Allied Medical Group

Allied Business Schools

Associated Reproduction Services

Atrium Workers’ Compensation

Barrington Psychiatric Center

Bell Medical Solutions

Buena Vista Pharmacy

California State Bar

Cal Psych FMT

Continuity Care Home Nurses

David E. Sones, M.D.

Dental Injury Center

Frontline Medical Associates

Fuery Solutions

Garland & Associates

Gemini Duplication, Inc.

Gordon, Edelstein, Krepack, Grant, Felton & Goldstein

H.L.P. Medical Marketing

Health Quest Medical Group

Healthpointe

Hospitality Health Center

Independent Medical Management Consultants

International College

Irwin Savodnik, MD & Medical Associates /NAS Medical Corp.

iWAR - Injjured Woman After Reform

James Reich, M.D.

Khalid B. Ahmed, M.D., A Professional Corp.

Lavi & Ebrahimian, LLP

Lavi Spine & Orthopaedic Medical Centers

LexisNexis

Lopez & Associates Inc.

Los Defensores

Mark Greenspan MD, A Professional Corporation

Matrix Document Imaging

Med Legal Resource Center

Med-Legal Photocopy Service

Metzger Law Group

Millennium Settlements

MSLA, A Medical Corportation

Nachman Brautbar MD, Inc.

National Settlement Consultants

Network Deposition Services

One Stop Multi-Specialty Medical Group, Inc.

Ortega & Wilson

Pacific Coast Orthopedic Medical Center, Inc.

Physical Medicine Institute

Physicians Network of California

Post Surgical Rehab Specialists

Precise Document Imaging

Precise MRI Corporation

Qualified Billing & Collection

Rancho Spine Management

Regional Pain Treatment Medical Center

Republic Document Management, Inc.

Rest Analysis, L.P.

Ringler Associates

Rising Financial Solutions

Scandoc Imaging, Inc.

Sein Chiropractic Corporation

Southland Spine & Rehab Medical Center

SRS Marketing

Star Micro Systems

Steinberg & Spencer Injury Lawyers

Steinbrecher & Associates

Stephen Danz & Associates

Targeted Medical Pharma, Inc. / Physician Therapeutics, LLC

The Dental Trauma Center

The Spine Institute

Thomas Curtis, M.D.

True Sleep LLC

VIAW - VotersInjuredatWork.org

WILG - Workers Injury Law & Advocacy Group

Work Comp Doctors,com / Tri-City Regional Medical Center

Plus 2 Cyber Cafes sponsored by Southland Spine & Rehabilitation Medical Center and Med Legal, Inc.

updated as of January 20, 2010

2009 Support Staff Seminar

caaaAdmin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:12:00 GMT

May 16, 2009

Find out about the recent dramatic changes in workers' compensation and what you need to know to deal with them...

What Your Staff Needs to Know to Run Your Medical / Legal Offices in 2009.

4-hour program in 2 Locations: Oakland & Los Angeles

Northern California Panel
Maynard Tescher, Jr., Esq., Moderator
Arjuna Farnsworth, Esq.
Heather Harper, Esq.
Frank Rankin, Esq.

Southern California Panel
Barry H. Hinden, Esq., Moderator
Diana Marsteiner, Esq. - Just added!
Juliana Guerriero, Esq.
Richard Wooley, Esq.

Click here to download the registration pdf. If you have problems downloading form please contact the CAAA State Office at 916-444-5155.

Click here to download the program toc.

Exhibitors: Download the Exhibitor letter and Contract for the Seminar.

2009 Summer Convention

caaaAdmin — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:33:00 GMT

California Applicants’ Attorneys Association
2009 Summer Convention June 25 - 28, 2009
The "How and Why" Convention

(Strategies for Success)
Resort at Squaw Creek

Click here to download the registration packet.
Click here to download just the Convention Registration Form
Click here to download the Hotel Registration Form.
Click here to download a pdf of the Convention Program

Click here for advertising opportunities.
Click here for sponsorship opportunities.

Exhibitors: Exhibitor Packet / Exhibitor Application and Contract

Thursday, June 25, 2009
1:00 to 2:15 PM	Benson Fallout (The "How and Why" of Combining Disabilities with Multiple Dates of Injury):
		Moderator:	Arjuna Farnsworth, Esq.
		Panelists:	Leon Reich, Esq.
			Sue Borg, Esq.
	Strategies for handling Wilkinson/Benson issues now Computing combined disability from multiple injuries post-Benson (including CVC rebuttal) Combining ratings for "old" and "new" schedule cases when some (or none) have been finalized The increasing importance of SIF
	Credit: 1.25 MCLE / LS / DWC

2:35 to 4:00 PM	Representing Public Safety Members:
		Panelists:	David Dugan, Esq. Alan Snitzer, Esq. Bob Sherwin, Esq.
	All you need to know, all you will ever need to know about:
	4850 pay Industrial disability leave (IDL) "Enhanced" IDL PERS retirement Industrial disability retirement–50% of "what" is tax free Obtaining “the” retirement date "Obscure" public safety benefits and recoveries
	Credit: 1.25 MCLE / LS

4:15 to 5:30 PM	Substantial Medical Evidence - Rebuttal to the AMA Guides’ WPI:
		Moderator:	Brad Chalk, Esq.
		Panelists:	Sean Gleason, Esq. TBA
	An in depth analysis of the Amaraz/Guzman decision:
	How and why is an AMA WPI rebuttable (inequitable, disproportionate, not fair and accurate) by the treater, AME, QME? How is an AMA WPI rebutted medically: a) by what medical evidence? b) by what type of vocational expert evidence on loss of job functions? c) by analogy to what other Guides tables? d) by "direct ADL conversion" utilizing analysis of loss of "activities of daily work life" (ADWLs)? e) rebutting the GAF f) what evidence will be "substantial" evidence? How and why do you produce this evidence?
	Credit: 1.25 MCLE / LS / DWC

5:45 to 7:00 PM	Thursday Night “Welcome Reception” sponsored by the exhibitors.
	Reception will take place Thursday, June 25, 2009 from 5:45 to 7:00 PM in the Exhibit Hall open to all attendees serving light hors d’oeuvres with no-host bars, drink tickets are available for purchase. Exhibitors will have a wide variety of door prizes, so make sure to bring lots of business cards to enter into the raffles. Must be present to win. Exhibitors let us know if you are interested in donating a prize for the Thursday night. Make sure to stop by Ringler Associates booth for a chance to win a set of 4 Dodger Tickets, (day game on Saturday w/ parking) v. Astros.
Friday, June 26, 2009
8:45 to 9:45 AM	The Panel QME – Back to Basics:
		Panelists:	Brett Johnson, Esq. Andrew Shaffer, Esq. Bernard Baltaxe, Esq.
	Strategies, tactics, and tips– the "how and why" of PQME's Selecting the best PQME specialty How and why to get multiple panels in different specialties How to attack a bad QME report by treater rebuttal or cross-ex Discussion of the statutes and new regulations on Panel QME's How and why to be judicially relieved from a non-competent PQME. How to obtain new QME/AME.
	Credit: 1.0 MCLE / LS / DWC

10:00 to 11:15 AM	Two-year cap. Keeping your client financially alive two years down the road–the "how and why":
		Moderator:	TBD
		Panelists:	TBD
	How to obtain State Disability more than two years post-injury (and getting paid for it--sample fee agreement) How to obtain Social Security Disability, and be paid for it (sample fee agreement) How to obtain long term disability (and be paid for it--sample fee agreement) Is it possible to obtain TD after two years
	Credit: 1.25 MCLE / LS

1:00 to 2:00 PM	The Effects of Substance Abuse on the WHOLE LAWYER:
		Moderator:	Bert Arnold, Esq.
		Panelists:	Adam Duhan, M.D. Ira Fishman, M.D.
	Know the long term detrimental effects of substance abuse (both legal and illegal) on your body, on your mind, on your practice. Know "how and why" continued use of habituating substances can lead to your ruination. What are the predictable consequences of long term use of legal and illegal substances?

	Credit: 1.0 Required course Substance Abuse / DWC

2:20 to 4:20 PM	Most Important Cases
		Panelists:	Melissa Brown, Esq. Joseph Capurro, Esq. G. Ronald Feenberg, Esq. William Herreras, Esq. Honorable Mark Kahn Lawrence Silver, Esq
	Credit: 2.0 MCLE / LS

4:30 to 6:00 PM	Legislative Panel
		Panelists:	TBD

Saturday, June 27, 2009
8:45 to 10:00 AM	Labor Code 4662 - The 100% Claim:
		Moderator:	Art Johnson, Esq.
		Panelists:	Jamie Berenson, Esq. Jack Goldfarb, Esq.
	Note: All panelists have received 100% decisions utilizing L.C. 4662 as the basis of the Judge's decision, and with these decisions upheld on Recon. They will explain the "how and why" of L.C. 4662 (the only Total Disability L.C. section). They will discuss all recently issued L.C. 4662 decisions and why L.C. 4662 is not "rebuttal" to the Rating Schedule. It is "sui generis".

	Credit: 1.5 MCLE / LS / DWC

10:20 to 12:00 PM	Utilizing Medical and Other Expert Evidence at Trial - Rebuttal to the Guides WPI and/or the Scheduled FEC:
		Moderator:	Tom Butts, Esq.
		Panelists:	Tom Martin, Esq. Judge David Lauerman (San Jose WCAB)
	Strategic topics:
	Utilizing Almaraz/Guzman/Ogilvie at Trial. How and why do you decide to rebut the Guides' WPI at Trial? The schedule FEC? What to produce at Trial to have the WCJ issue a finding within the range of evidence Marshaling the evidence to convince the Judge as to the "correct" WPI and/or FEC Getting your expert paid under L.C. 5811.
	Credit: 1.5 MCLE / LS

Sunday, June 28, 2009
9:00 to 10:15 AM	COLA Country:
		Moderator:	Alan Gurvey, Esq.
		Panelists:	Brad Wixon, Esq. Frank Rankin, Esq. Blair McGowan
	The most current COLA developments (recent decision finding start date is first of January after date of injury). Why correct COLA calculations can literally result in hundreds of thousands of additional benefits for your client? These are important issues, including: Can you get a 15% "bump up" on a 100% Award? When does COLA start for a 100% Award or for a life pension (D/I or the later P&S date)? Why the correct date makes a substantial difference over your clients' life expectancy? COLA's for cops What and when is the COLA start date for TD? Does TD get a COLA increase each January 1st?
	Credit: 1.25 MCLE / LS

10:30 to 11:45 AM	The How & Why & When of using Mediation/Arbitration-Avoiding the Delays Caused by EAMS
		Moderator:	Barry Hinden, Esq.
		Panelists:	Judge Steve Siemers, Mediation and Arbitration Services Steve Chapman, Structured Settlement Services John Bloom, Esq.
	Utilizing a combination of Mediation and structured settlement techniques to obtain prompt and full values for all aspects of your case. Appropriately dealing with MSA's. Structuring catastrophic cases for maximum value. How to utilize Almaraz/Guzman/Ogilvie in settlement with assistance from skilled mediator.
	Credit: 1.25 MCLE / LS

2010 Board Meetings & Events

caaaAdmin — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:37:00 GMT

January 20, 2010 January 21, 2010	Committee Meetings - 3:00 p.m. Board Meeting - 9:00 a.m. Westin Mission Hills Resort Rancho Mirage

February 26, 2010	Fundraising - 10:30 a.m. Chapter Presidents - 10:30 a.m. Education - 10:30 a.m. Legislative - 11:15 a.m. Board of Directors - 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. PAC - 2:00 p.m. Westin LAX Los Angeles

March 19, 2010	To be determined Los Angeles

May 10, 2010 May 11, 2010	Board Meeting/Training/Dinner-6:30 p.m. Lobby Day Sheraton Grand Sacramento

June 23 , 2010 June 24, 2010	Committee Meetings - 3:00 p.m. Board Meeting - 9:00 a.m. Portola Hotel And Spa in Monterey

July 2010	No Meeting

August 6, 2010	To be determined Los Angeles

September 24, 2010 Change of Officers	To be determined Los Angeles

October 2010	No Meeting

November 4-6, 2010 Strategic Planning	The Palace Hotel San Francisco

Legislative Membership Services/Chapters Board Meeting	10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

These meeting times are subject to change and do not include convention board meetings. Please check the individual notices as they are emailed out prior to each meeting. Please RSVP if you will be in attendance.

Permanent Disability after Almaraz & Guzman

caaaAdmin — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:09:00 GMT

March 7, 2009
Southern / Los Angeles
Northern / Berkeley

Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m.
Program 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

MEDICAL REPORTING THAT MEETS ALMARAZ/GUZMAN STANDARDS

Just added another panelist Adam Duhan, M.D., QME

WCAB en banc decisions in ALMARAZ/GUZMAN have provided physicians with significant information in
establishing fair and accurate WPI ratings with the use of the AMA Guides and other methods.

This 4 hour seminar will explore the requirements of ALMARAZ/GUZMAN to assure medical reporting
meets substantial evidence standards and practical techniques to properly substantiate WPI ratings.

Hotel Information

Northern:
Doubletree Hotel Berkeley Marina
200 Marina Blvd.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 548-7920

Northern Panel
Moderator: S. Bradley Chalk, Esq.
Panelists: Bill Armstrong, Esq.
Steven Feinberg, M.D.
Peter J. Mandell, M.D.
Todd McFarren, Esq.
Adam Duhan, M.D., QME

Southern:
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Los Angeles International Airport
5985 West Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-7500

Southern Panel
Moderator: Tom Martin, Esq.
Alan Sanders, M.D., QME
Roger S. Sohn, M.D.
Jeffrey Hirsch, M.D., QME
Owens "Murphy" Miller, Esq., "Defense Attorney"
G. Lauren Belger, Esq.

Registration Information

Registration Fees
Pre-Registration
$275 CAAA Member / Staff
$375 Non-Member / Staff

At-Door Registration Fees
$300 CAAA Member / Staff
$400 Non-Member / Staff

* Don't Miss This Limited Time Offer
Join CAAA as an Associate Member now and get: Silver Membership and Almaraz & Guzman Seminar for $1,000. Membership Application (Please visit the site to view this media) (offer ends March 4, 2009)

CAAA Office no later than Friday, February 27, 2009. All cancellations must be received in writing no later than Friday, February 27, 2009. All cancellations are subject to a $25.00 cancellation fee. No refunds after Friday, February 27, 2009.

Download the pdf registration form here:

Please fax completed form to 916-444-0661 or mail to CAAA at 1303 J Street, #420, Sacramento, CA 95814. (916) 444-5155 Please make checks payable to “CAAA”.

* This activity has been approved for Minimum Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 4.0 hours. This activity has been approved for 4.0 hours of Legal Specialization in Workers’ Compensation. Provider #1279

Events

caaaAdmin — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:58:00 GMT

Register for CAAA's Educational Programs & Special Events

March 13	2010 Paralegal Support Staff Seminar - Los Angeles & Oakland locations
March 20 - 27	2010 Hawaii Seminar - Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, Kohala Coast, Hawaii
May 23-24	2010 Northern California Wine & Golf Classic, Sonoma
June 24-27	2010 Summer Convention - Portola Hotel and Spa, Monterey
January 20-23	2011 Winter Convention - Sheraton Hotel & Marina, San Diego

For a schedule of Board events in 2010, click here.

For information on CAAA's chapter events, click here.

2009 Winter Convention

caaaAdmin — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:38:00 GMT

January 22 - 25, 2009
Sheraton Hotel & Marina, San Diego

Program subject to change

Thursday, January 22, 2009
11:00 a.m. – 5:40 p.m.	Registration
12:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Daycare
11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Exhibits Hours
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm 1.25 MCLE / LS / DWC	“YOUR CLIENTS HEART AND LUNGS” Proving CARDIOPULMONARY ISSUES, CAUSATION, RATING AND CONSEQUENCE
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm 1.25 MCLE / LS / DWC	Panelists: David Dugan, Esq. Ronald Stein, Esq. Honorable Clifford Levy, WCAB San Diego Arthur Lipper, MD 1.25 MCLE, L.S., DWC
2:15 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.	Exhibits Hours
2:35 pm - 4:00 pm 1.25 MCLE / LS / DWC	TO SLEEP, PERCHANCE TO DREAM, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND TESTING OF SLEEP DISORDERS AND THEIR IMPACT ON PSYCHIATRIC, NEUROLOGICAL AND WHOLE PERSON IMPAIRMENTS”
2:35 pm - 4:00 pm 1.25 MCLE / LS / DWC	Why is sleep so important, understanding what sleep studies are and how sleep effects psychiatric, neurological and internal systems. When the carrier denies the need for a sleep study, can we use Evidence Code 412 and the Epworth Scale, view from the medical, legal and bench. Panelists:Elliot Berkowitz, Esq., Honorable Howard Goodman, WCAB Marina Del Rey, David Sones, MD (psychiatrist), Ezekiel Fink, MD (interventional neurologist), Daniel Norman, MD (sleep specialist)
4:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.	Exhibits Hours
4:20 pm - 5:40 pm 1.5 MCLE / LS / DWC	Substantial Evidence
4:20 pm - 5:40 pm 1.5 MCLE / LS / DWC	–What does it mean, What doesn’t it mean as it relates to psychiatric impairments. A view from the bench, bar and AME Panelists: Honorable Myrle Petty, WCAB San Bernardino, Lawrence Moss, MD (psychiatrist), Scott Rubel, Esq., Jeffrey Adelson, Esq. 1.5 MCLE, L.S.
Friday, January 23, 2009
8:15 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Registration
8:00 a.m. – 6:15 p.m.	Daycare
8:15 a.m. – 4:20 p.m.	Exhibit Hours
7:30 a.m.	Shot Gun Golf Classic
7:30 a.m.	Tennis Hotel Courts
9:00 a.m.	Run / Walk - Front of Hotel
8:45 am - 9:45 am 1.0 MCLE / LS / DWC	THE NEW BACK TO BASICS– THE EVOLUTION OF PRACTICING WORKERS’ COMPENSATION (Part I)
8:45 am - 9:45 am 1.0 MCLE / LS / DWC	Intake, securing prompt medical care, MPN, UR, AME or PQME process, documenting ADL impacts, recognizing secondary consequence of injury, subspecialty valuations, documenting WPI and funtional limitations Panelists: Tom Martin, Esq., David Goldstein, Esq., Russell Glauber, Esq., Charles Rondeau, Esq., Marguerite Sweeney, Esq., Brad Wixen, Esq., Scott Ford, Esq., David Rockwell, Esq.
9:45 a.m. – 10:00ap.m.	Exhibits Hours
10:00 am - 11:15 am 1.25 MCLE / Required ETHICS	THE NEW BACK TO BASICS– THE EVOLUTION OF PRACTICING WORKERS’ COMPENSATION (Part II)
10:00 am - 11:15 am 1.25 MCLE / Required ETHICS	Post evaluation AME or PQME issues, avoiding delays in cross examination, “advocacy” letters, recognizing and rebutting PDRS result in appropriate cases, cost recovery and case/office management, new MSC and Trial considerations. Panelists:Tom Martin, Esq., David Goldstein, Esq., Russell Glauber, Esq., Charles Rondeau, Esq., Marguerite Sweeney, Esq., Brad Wixen, Esq., Scott Ford, Esq., David Rockwell, Esq.
11:30 am - 12:45 pm	GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - Regular Members Only
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 1.0 MCLE / LS / DWC	IMPAIRMENT AND DISABILITY IN WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 1.0 MCLE / LS / DWC	–An historical perspective and modern solutions for the benefit of the worker from the experts. Panelists: Todd McFarren, Esq., John Burton, PhD, LL.B.
2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.	Exhibits Hours
2:20 pm - 4:20 pm 2.0 MCLE / LS	Most Important Cases
2:20 pm - 4:20 pm 2.0 MCLE / LS	Panelists: Honorable Mark Kahn Joseph V. Capurro, Esq. G. Ronald Feenberg, Esq. William A. Herreras, Esq. Lawrence Silver, Esq. Melissa Brown, Esq.
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm 1.5 MCLE / LS	Legislative Panel
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm 1.5 MCLE / LS	Panelists: Donald C. Green, Esq. Chief Legislative Advocate & Guests
Saturday, January 24, 2009
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.	Chapter Presidents’ Breakfast
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.	New Members’ / Leadership Breakfast - By Invitation ONLY
8:45 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.	Registration
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Daycare
8:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	Exhibit Hours
8:45 am - 10:30 am 1.25 MCLE / LS	ALL YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT APPORTIONMENT OR THOUGHT YOU KNEW SINCE ESCOBEDO
8:45 am - 10:30 am 1.25 MCLE / LS	- an analysis of the case, and trends under Labor Code 4663 and 4664 post Escobedo. When does “apportionment” apply and how is it applied, who bears which burden. What is substantial evidence Panelists: Adam Dombchik, Esq. Barry Pearlman, Esq. Honorable Raymond Correio, WCAB Marina Del Rey
10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.	Exhibit Hours
10:50 am - 12:05 pm 1.2 MCLE / LS	A FRESH LOOK AT THE APPEALS PROCESS
10:50 am - 12:05 pm 1.2 MCLE / LS	Panelists: William A. Herreras, Esq., Honorable Arthur Gilbert, Court of Appeals, Jake Jacobsmeyer, Esq.
7:00 pm	Marias Event Honoring Bob Steinberg
Sunday, January 25, 2009
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Daycare
9:00 am - 10:15 am 1.25 MCLE / LS	LEGAL MALPRACTICE ISSUES UNDERSTANDING YOUR POLICY AND NEW AREAS OF CONCERN
9:00 am - 10:15 am 1.25 MCLE / LS	What is covered and not covered in your Policy that can hurt you, Are you protecting your clients privacy rights, Liability of the defense and the insurance company for invasion of privacy, Duties to our clients, Ethical considerations Panelists:Lawrence I. Stern, Esq., Mitchell Mulbarger, Esq. Susan Kilano, Vice President, Ahern Insurance
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Daycare
10:30 am - 11:45 am 1.2 MCLE / LS / DWC	MAKING SURE OUR CLIENTS ARE PROTECTED, WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE EMPLOYER SAYS NO MORE JOB, DEALING WITH BEING PAID, UNDER THE TABLE, and MISCLASSIFICATION
10:30 am - 11:45 am 1.2 MCLE / LS / DWC	Now that rehabilitation is gone (or is it?), Dealing with your client FEHA issues, Return to work and wage and hour issues, Employer misclassification for wage benefits Panelists:Jeffrey M. Stern, Esq., Paul T. Cullen, Esq., Sarah Schlehr, Esq.

2009 Hawaii Seminar - Maui Prince

caaaAdmin — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:09:00 GMT

March 28 - April 4, 2009

From Ogilvie to DFEC

Monday, March 30, 2009 AMA Guides	Tuesday, March 31, 2009 DFEC	Wednesday, April 1, 2009 Legislative Update
S. Bradley Chalk, Esq. Todd McFarren, Esq. Sana Khan, M.D.	William Herreras, Esq. Marc Marcus, Esq.	Don Green, Esq. N. Michael Rucka, Esq.

This activity has been approved for mimimum continuing legal education credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 9 hours, (of which 0 hours will apply to required courses). This activity has been approved for 9 hours of Legal Specialization in Workers’ Compensation. Provider #1279.
DWC Medical Unit credit of 6 hours. CAAA certifies that this program conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the DWC in accordance with Labor Code section 139.2(d) and Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 55(e), for 6.0 hours of credit. Provider #160.

Maui Prince Hotel Makena Resort & Golf Course
5400 Makena Alanui, Makena, Maui, Hawaii, 96753
(808) 874-1111
Central Reservations: 1-800-321-6284

March 28 - April 4, 2009

Run of the Ocean: single/double: $238.00   Third person: $60.00/night
   roll away bed charge: $40.00/night
   Taxes: current Hawaii state tax: 4.166% plus room tax: 7.25

Maximum guestroom capacity is three adults or two adults and two children. Children 17 years and under are complimentary in the same room, utilizing existing bedding when traveling with an adult. The $60.00 third person charge applies to a third adult occupying the same room. A roll away bed is included in this charge.

Check in time: 3:00 p.m.        Check-out time: 12:00noon

Group rates will be honored three (3) days prior and three (3) days after ain departure dates, based on space availability.

Reservations: Individual members attending the 2009 Hawaii Seminar of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association are to call the reservations line directly to make their reservations. A one night deposit will be required at the time of booking. Deposit will be refunded if the reservation is canceled and notice is received by the Maui Prince Hotel no later than seventy-two (72) hours prior to arrival date. All written requests are on a a first come-first served, space available basis.

Program dates/times:

Monday, March 30, 2009    8:30 registration & continental breakfast    9-12:15 program
Tuesday, March 31, 2009        8:30 continental breakfast        9-12:15 program
Wednesday, April 1, 2009    8:30 continental breakfast        9-12:15 program

Download the pdf: (Please visit the site to view this media)

2009 EAMS Seminar

caaaAdmin — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:50:00 GMT

Three Seminars in One ! - OGILVIE, REGS & EAMS

THREE SEMINARS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!

EAMS
The Forms / Procedures
THE REGULATIONS
New Effects on Practice and Income
OGILVIE
The New en banc Case - The DFEC Effect

March 21, 2009
Southern / Los Angeles
Northern / Oakland

Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m.
Program 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Hotel Information

Northern:
Northern
Oakland Airport Hilton
One Hegenberger Road
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 635-5000

Northern Panel
OGILVIE Panel
Mark Gearheart, Esq.
Mark Gerlach
EAMS Panel
Keith Epstein, Esq., Defense Attorney
Keith Lesar, Esq., Applicant Attorney
Donna Rivers, Esq., Applicant Attorney
Judge Keith Fudem, WCAB Santa Rosa
REGS Panel
Additional Speakers TBA

Southern:
Olympic Collection
11301 Olympic Blvd., #204
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 575-4585

Southern Panel
OGILVIE Panel
Jack Breslavsky, Esq.
Additional Speakers TBA
EAMS Panel
Judge Craig Glass,WCAB Judge, Marina Del Rey
Charles Ellison, WCAB Judge, EAMS Coordinator
Linda Atcherley, Esq., Applicant Attorney
REGS Panel
Additional Speakers TBA

Download the pdf registration form:(Please visit the site to view this media)

Please fax completed form to 916-444-0661 or mail to
CAAA at 1303 J Street, #420, Sacramento, CA 95814. (916) 444-5155 Please make checks payable to “CAAA”.

10th Annual Spindel Golf Classic - Valencia Country Club

caaaAdmin — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:58:00 GMT

Tee Off For Injured Workers
Valencia Country Club
September 21, 2009

This event was originally intended to be a fundraiser for the CAAA organization to help with raising operating expenses. It has developed to be so much more. We make sure to have the events at a World Class First Rate golf course to maximize the experience. With a continental breakfast, barbeque lunch and buffet awards dinner, it a great networking opportunity. We make sure to provide excellent signage and acknowledgement of our sponsors.

As for the golf part, we hold numerous contests to win awards: Putting contest, Closest to the pins (on all par 3s), Longest drives and Straightest drives. It is a four person scramble format. We utilize a three tiered scoring process, allowing all levels of golfers a chance to go home with a trophy. Additional giveaways on selected golf holes to add to the experience.

Talking about tee prizes, all the golfers will have a personalized gift made with their names on them. They will also be given a gift card at the tournament for their personal shopping desires.

We also remember Applicant Attorneys Steven Spindel and Jerome Goldberg, at this time. Two very prominent members of our organization with a true love of the game of golf.

Click here to download the registration form

Valencia Country Club

br>Sunday, September 20th Kick-Off Party "Texas Holdem' Tournament"

Doors open at 6:00pm for Registration & Pick Up Access Passes

6:30 pm - 10:00pm Texas Holdem' Tournament

You must have a pass for this event
Passes are available for purchase at the door.

Monday, September 21st at 8:30 am Registration Opens

9:45 am Putting Contest

10:30 am Shotgun Start & Team Photographers

11:30 am BBQ Lunch Begins

*3:30 pm Cocktails & Cigar Hour

*4:30 pm Awards Reception & Dinner

(*Please note the start times for Cocktail hour and the Awards Dinner are estimated times due to the amount of golfers and when they have completed the course.)

Events

Rating Seminar - Northern Location

Rating Seminar - Southern Location

"WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD" Seminar

Self Study Audio CD Course of the Entire Seminar

Transforming the WCAB En Banc Cases Into Real World ApplicationAn extensive analysis of Almaraz/Guzman II & Ogilvie II en banc decisions.

An advanced seminar on the application about Almaraz/Guzman, Escobedo, Benson and Ogilvie. A specialized faculty has been assembled to teach physicians, attorneys, claim managers, adjusters and paralegals in the very latest techniques.

Click here to download the order form

You choose the session(s) you want to order!

Session A - Focuses on the unique challenges facing physicians

Meeting substantial evidence standards

When apportionment is justified

How to justify WPI rating

Preparing for the physician deposition

Role of the AME

Session B - An in-depth review of the en banc decision and recent developments in case law for attorneys, claim managers and adjusters

Almaraz/Guzman, Escobedo, Benson, Ogilvie

Other major decisions since the passage of SB899

Session C - A “how to course” in developing substantial evidence in light of the major case law, deposition and trial techniques.

Detailed discovery plan to establish accurate WPI

Detailed discovery plan to assure apportionment is justified

New deposition techniques for applicant and physician

New MSC and trial techniques

Navigating through trial and beyond

Winter 2010 Convention

You can still register at the door 11:00 am Thursday, January 21st and still attend!

January 21 - 24, 2010

Westin Mission Hills Resort

Rancho Mirage, CA

Click here to download Convention Registration Form You must register to attend convention including the exhibit hall. Convention badges must be worn at all times.

Convention Program and Details

2009 Support Staff Seminar

2009 Summer Convention

2010 Board Meetings & Events

Permanent Disability after Almaraz & Guzman

MEDICAL REPORTING THAT MEETS ALMARAZ/GUZMAN STANDARDS

Events

2009 Winter Convention

2009 Hawaii Seminar - Maui Prince

From Ogilvie to DFEC

2009 EAMS Seminar

Three Seminars in One ! - OGILVIE, REGS & EAMS

10th Annual Spindel Golf Classic - Valencia Country Club

Valencia Country Club

br>Sunday, September 20th Kick-Off Party "Texas Holdem' Tournament"

Transforming the WCAB En Banc Cases Into Real World Application
An extensive analysis of Almaraz/Guzman II & Ogilvie II en banc decisions.