LEADING WC TOPICS  We hear a great deal about allegedly fraudulent claims by injured workers. But we thank our friends at WILG, and especially Leonard Jernigan of North Carolina, for the following list of: Top 10 Employer/Insurance Carrier Fraud Cases. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR WINTER CONVENTION - Hotel is sold out, click here for nearby hotels.     THERE IS STILL TIME!  JOIN US IN PALM SPRINGS.  CLICK HERE AND BRING COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM FOR AT-DOOR REGISTRATION.  Click here for the program insert. CHRISTINE BAKER APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF DIR - CAAA is pleased with the appointment of Christine Baker to the position of Director of DIR.   We will continue to work with Director Baker and her staff to solve the problems caused by the failed policies of the prior Administration. We will continue to seek out solutions that provide needed savings to employers while increasing benefits, including access to medical treatment ... Click on the link above for further comments.  GOVENOR BROWN ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS  - Ronnie Caplane, 63, of Oakland, has been appointed chair of the Workers Compensation Appeals Board, where she has served as a member since 2003. She was a freelance writer and columnist for the Piedmonter and the Montclarion from 1992 to 2006. STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA COPRAC APPOINTMENT VACANCIES FOR THE 2012-2013 COMMITTEE YEAR- CAAA encourages members to participate if the are interested in joining COPRAC EN BANC DECISION: TSEGAY MESSELE V. PITCO FOODS (11/22/2011).  - The Board recently modified its en banc decision wherein it held that the time to request a 3-panel QME is extended by 5 days if the offer of an AME is sent by ordinary mail. After receiving comments from the CAAA Amicus Committee the Board limited to the application of the rule prospectively in order to avoid the potential chaos of setting aside previously issued panel where the parties relied upon the panels.

	UPCOMING SEMINARS  March 10, 2012 One location only LAX. Creative Settlement Strategies - Are You Really Obtaining a Fair Settlement? How to achieve a settlement that reflects the true value of the case.  How to Maximize Your Settlements. Are You Really Obtaining a Fair Settlement?  Click here for more details. March 10, 2012 - Support Staff Seminar at two location. Suport Staff Seminar - There have been many new changes in the law and procedures in this past year. This seminar is a must for all medical and legal practitioners and their staff. Here are a few of the topics covered. Click here for more details.
	ONLINE SEMINARS CAAA-U - available 24/7 through Dec 31st on www.caaaonline.org   This 40 year tradition is proudly continued as a comprehensive, in-depth course educating all regardless of experience Online Education "CAAA U" Seminar Also available is the Ogilvie Seminar Online video for the northern and southern locations!  A great presentation and self study course. If you missed the MSA and CMS Survival Guide 2011 Seminar:  Learn: Strategies on how to deal with an MSA, Creative settlement strategies, Using the Hartman formula, Dealing with Pratt and Wilkinson,  Haro v Sebelius - is CMS review still necessary? The Las Vegas 2011 Summer Convention is also available for viewing.
	Register for CAAA's Educational Programs & Special Events Jan 26-29 Winter Convention 2012 - Westin Mission Hills, Rancho Mirage Mar 8-9 Baseball Seminar 2012 - Scottsdale, Arizona CANCELED Mar 10 Seminars - Creative Settlement Strategies & Support Staff Seminar Mar 17-24 Hawaii Seminar 2012 - Makena Beach & Golf, Maui, Hawaii Jun 28 - July 1 Summer Convention 2012 - JW Marriott Union Square San Francisco, CA    Jan 24-27, 2013 Winter Convention 2013 - San Diego Sheraton Hotel & Marina Jun 26-30, 2013 Summer Convention 2013 - Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Jan 23-26, 2014 Winter Convention 2014 - Westin Mission Hills, Rancho Mirage For a schedule of Board of Directors Meetings, click here. For information on CAAA's chapter events, click here. [Read More] Last Update 01/19/2011