mobarcle annual workers compensation institute

About the InstituteThis is a must-attend program for every attorney who practices Missouri workers’ compensation law.

Two medical presentations will •bring you up-to-date on recent medical innovations.

Review the latest decisions •from the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission and Missouri’s appellate courts.

Learn when federal or other •state laws apply to your case.

Examine some of the •common ethical obligations and challenges encountered in the practice of workers’ compensation.

Register today for this outstanding institute!

St. LouisApril 15, 2011Millennium Hotel

IndependenceApril 28, 2011Hilton Garden Inn

SpringfieldMay 20, 2011Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites

ColumbiaMay 26, 2011Courtyard by Marriott

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MoBarCLE and thE WorkErs’ CoMpEnsation CoMMittEE arE proud to prEsEnt this QuaLity sEMinar

William E. Paasch, Jr., St. Louisprogram planning chair:

AGENDA - ST. LOUIS & SPRINGFIELDModerators:Julie L. Petraborg, The Petraborg Law Firm, LLC (St. Louis)William C. Love, Jr., Hyde, Love & Overby, LLP (Springfield)8:00 Registration8:30 MissouriDivisionofWorkers’CompensationUpdateA presentation of current administrative and adjudicatory proceduresineachlocaladjudicationoffice.Speakers: St. Louis: Hon. Karla O. Boresi, Chief Admin. Law Judge – St. Louis Office; Hon. Grant C. Gorman, Chief Admin. Law Judge – St. Charles Office; Hon. Lawrence C. Kasten, – Chief Admin. Law Judge – Cape Girardeau Office; and Brian H. May, Deputy Director of the Missouri Dept. of Labor and Industrial Relations and acting Director of Div. of Workers’ CompensationSpringfield: Hon. Margaret E. Holden, Chief Admin. Law Judge – Springfield Office and Brian H. May9:00 CommissionCaseLawUpdateA detailed discussion of cases adjudicated by the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission in the past year. Speakers: St. Louis: Hon. Suzette Carlisle, Admin. Law Judge – St. Louis OfficeSpringfield: Hon. Victorine R. Mahon, Admin. Law Judge – Springfield Office9:30 AppellateCaseLawUpdate:PracticalTipsRegardingRecentDecisionsA detailed discussion of appellate decisions in the past year. Speakers:St. Louis: David G. Plufka, Keefe & Griffiths, PC (for claimant) and Mary Anne Lindsey, Evans & Dixon, LLC (for employer/insurer)Springfield: Patrick J. Platter, Neale & Newman LLP10:30Break10:45MedicalPresentation--ClosedHeadTraumaInjuries:RecentInnovations,Diagnoses&TreatmentAn examination and discussion of recent innovations in treatment of injuries involving closed head trauma. Discussion will include consideration of the diagnosis and treatment process.Speakers:St. Louis and Springfield: Dr. Scott R. Gibbs, Brain & NeuroSpine Clinic of MO, LLC11:45Lunch(on your own)1:00 MedicalPresentation--Amputations&UseofProsthetics:RecentInnovationsinTechnology&SurgicalProceduresAn examination and discussion of recent innovations in technology and surgical procedures involving amputations and use of prosthetics. Discussion will include consideration of the prosthetic replacement life expectancy, anatomical function, restrictions, disability, future medical care, and costs. Speakers:St. Louis: TBA, Veterans Administration Springfield: Brant Sutton, CP, Ozark Prosthetics & Orthotics1:50 ChoiceofLaw–AnalysisofJurisdiction&ChoiceofLawIssuesWhen does federal and/or other state law apply? Speakers:St. Louis: Kim M. Parks, Evans & Dixon, LLC Springfield: TBA2:40 Break2:50 EthicalObligationsinWorkers’CompensationMattersA discussion of some of the more common ethical obligations encountered in the practice of workers’ compensation including attorneyfees,conflictsofinterest,communicationwithindividualsrepresented by counsel, physicians and unrepresented parties, as well as advertising.Speakers: St. Louis: Christian A. Stiegemeyer, The Bar Plan Mutual Insurance Co. and T. Brian Tobin, Huck & Howe, LLCSpringfield: T. Brian Tobin

4:30 Adjourn

AGENDA - INDEPENDENCE&COLUMBIAModerators:Joseph R. Ebbert, Foland, Wickens, Eisfelder, Roper & Hofer, PC (Independence)Truman E. Allen, Truman E. Allen, PC Law Office (Columbia)

8:00Registration8:30 MissouriDivisionofWorkers’CompensationUpdateA presentation of current administrative and adjudicatory procedures ineachlocaladjudicationofficeSpeakers: Independence: Hon. Paula A. McKeon, Chief Admin. Law Judge – Kansas City Office; Hon. Robert B. Miner, Admin. Law Judge – St. Joseph Office; and Brian H. May, Deputy Director of the Missouri Dept. of Labor and Industrial Relations and acting Director of Div. of Workers’ CompensationColumbia: Hon. Robert J. Dierkes, Chief Admin. Law Judge – Jefferson City Office and Brian H. May9:15 Appellate&CommissionCaseLawUpdateA detailed discussion of appellate and Labor and Industrial Relations Commission decisions in the past year. Speakers: Independence: Joshua P. Perkins, Spooner & Perkins, PC (for claimant) and Kevin M. Johnson, Wallace, Saunders, Austin Brown & Enochs, Chtd. (for employer/insurer)Columbia: B. Michael Korte, The Korte Law Firm (for claimant) and Christopher T. Archer, Archer Lassa & McHugh, LLC (for employer/insurer)

10:30Break10:45MedicalPresentation–ClosedHeadTraumaInjuries:RecentInnovations,Diagnoses&TreatmentAn examination and discussion of recent innovations in treatment of injuries involving closed head trauma. Discussion will include consideration of the diagnosis and treatment process.Speakers:Independence: Terrie L. Price, Ph.D, The Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas CityColumbia: George “Brick” Johnstone, Ph.D, University of Missouri - Columbia Department of Health Psychology

11:45Lunch(on your own)

1:00 MedicalPresentation–Amputations&UseofProsthetics:RecentInnovationsinTechnology&SurgicalProceduresAn examination and discussion of recent innovations in technology and surgical procedures involving amputations and use of prosthetics. Discussion will include consideration of the prosthetic replacement life expectancy, anatomical function, restrictions, disability, future medical care, and costs. Speakers:Independence: TBA, Veterans Administration Columbia: TBA, Veterans Administration1:50 ChoiceofLaw–AnalysisofJurisdiction&ChoiceofLawIssuesWhen does federal and/or other state law apply? Speakers:Independence: Timothy M. Alvarez, The Alvarez Law Firm (for claimant) and Joseph R. Ebbert (for employer/insurer)Columbia: TBA2:40 Break2:50 EthicalObligationsinWorkers’CompensationMattersA discussion of some of the more common ethical obligations encountered in the practice of workers’ compensation including attorneyfees,conflictsofinterest,communicationwithindividualsrepresented by counsel, physicians and unrepresented parties, as well as advertising.Speakers: Independence: T. Brian Tobin, Huck & Howe, LLCColumbia: Christian A. Stiegemeyer, The Bar Plan Mutual Insurance Co. and T. Brian Tobin4:30 Adjourn

Registeronline:Check out our website and onlinecatalog at www.mobarcle.org

Registerbyphone:Toll-free at 1-888-253-6013or 573-635-4128

Registerbyfax:Fax your registration to 573-659-8931. Please include your MasterCard, VISA, Discover, or American Express information.

Registerbymail:Send the completed registration form with payment to The Missouri Bar, CLE Department, P.O. Box 119, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0119.

On-Siteregistration:Only if space and materials are available. We strongly recommend you fax your registration by the Friday before the program. We cannot accept cash payments at the door — checks or credit cards only!

RegisterEarly!To reserve seating and written materials, please register seven days in advance of the seminar you plan to attend. Walk-in registrants are welcome. Please call us to ensure seating availability. The Missouri Bar does NOT accept cash.

EasyWaystoRegister5 Coursematerials:Prepared by the speakers.

Credit:Thisprogramqualifiesfor7.6MCLEcredithours,including2.0Ethics hours. Kansas credit has been applied for.

Comments,Suggestions&Inquiries:Contact The Missouri Bar, CLE Department, P.O. Box 119, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0119; phone toll-free at 1-888-253-6013 or 573-635-4128; fax 573-659-8931.

Specialaccommodations:If you need special accommodations addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Becky Brenneke at 573-638-2237 at least two weeks prior to the seminar date.

Cancellations:We know you are busy! A colleague may attend in your place if he or she could have registered at the same price. If you are unable to attend a program, cancellation of registration must be received in writing by MoBarCLE no later than 2 business days (Monday-Friday) after the program concludes. Otherwise, you will receive the course materials in full consideration of tuition paid.

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AWordofThanksThose who plan and teach MoBarCLE seminars are volunteers. Their generous contributions of time, talent, and energy make this and every MoBarCLE seminar a success. We deeply appreciate their work.

Send payment to: The Missouri Bar, P.O. Box 119, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0119, phone toll-free at 1-888-253-6013 or 573-635-4128, FAX 573-659-8931. Paid registrations may be received by mail, phone, fax, or online at www.mobarcle.org.

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m April 15, 2011St. LouisMillennium Hotel200 South 4th Street314-241-9500Parking: Self-parking validation will be provided by The Missouri Bar registrar the day of the program. This is a one-time validation and applies only on the BLACK LEVEL of the Stadium East parking garage. To reach the BLACK LEVEL, you must enter the garage throughthefirstentranceon4thStreet(thereis a sign directing you to “hotel parking.”) If you are unable to park in the designated area, MoBarCLE is not responsible for reimbursement of parking.

m April 28, 2011IndependenceHilton Garden Inn19677 E. Jackson Dr.816-350-3000

m May 20, 2011SpringfieldHoliday Inn Hotel & Suites2720 N. Glenstone Ave.417-865-8600

m May 26, 2011 ColumbiaCourtyard by Marriott3301 LeMone Indus. Blvd.573-443-8000

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InstituteWorkers’ compensation

St. LouisApril 15, 2011Millennium Hotel200 South 4th Street314-241-9500

IndependenceApril 28, 2011Hilton Garden Inn19677 East Jackson Drive816-350-3000

SpringfieldMay 20, 2011Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites2720 North Glenstone Avenue417-865-8600

ColumbiaMay 26, 2011Courtyard by Marriott3301 LeMone Industrial Boulevard573-443-8000

MCLE hoursincluding

7.6 2.0Ethicshourse