HersheyWed. & Thu., Oct. 4 & 5, 2017Hershey Lodge and Convention Center

6 CLE CREDITS/1 ETHICS

█ DATE & LOCATION

Hershey | Wed. & Thu., Oct. 4-5, 2017

█ TUITION (INCLUDES COURSE BOOK RECEPTION ON WED. AND BREAKFAST ON THURS.)

$329 Standard

$165 Attorneys admitted after 1/1/13, paralegals & judicial law clerks

$299 PBA Workers’ CompensationSection Member

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Course Book 2017-10111 $99plus $8.00 S&H & $5.94 tax ($112.94)

If you are ordering course materials separately, please allow two weeks a� er the first program for the shipment of books.

This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 6 hours of CLE credit in substantive law and 1 hour of ethics.

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WORKERS’ COMPENSATIONFALL SECTION MEETING

33RD ANNUAL

PBA Workers’ Compensation Law Section

MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

CATCH UP ON THE HOTTEST ISSUESReceive tips, tactics, strategies and insights on the latest cases

Spine issues to be discussed

MIX AND MINGLEThis is THE bench-bar conference for Pennsylvania workers’ comp.

Don’t miss the reception – it’s included in your tuition

Exchange ideas and experienceswith colleagues from across the state

33RD ANNUAL

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FALL SECTION MEETING

OCTOBER

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1:40 – 2:00 WelcomePBA President WelcomePresentation of Irvin Stander Award

2:00 – 2:30 Recent Developments: ProtzMs. Holmes, Ms. Zabroski

The case of Protz v Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board and the finding of Section 306(a.2) as unconstitutional will be discussed

2:30 – 3:00 Recent DevelopmentsMs. Holmes, Ms. Zabroski

Hear counsel for injured workers and defense outline and discuss the most recent cases from the Pennsylvania Courts and their impact on your practice

3:00 – 4:00 Is it Covered?: Legal Issues with Pharmacies Mr. Siegel, Mr. Dodd, Judge Torrey

The panel will discuss the resulting and o� en interrelated factual and legal issues that arise in the fee review of compound medications and the “traditional” workers’ compensation forums, including questions about repricing and reimbursement; constitutional and jurisdictional concerns; and the ultimate responsibilities of all parties.

4:00 – 4:15 Break

4:15 – 5:15 Neurological Conditions of the Spine and Related Anatomy Dr. Burke

5:15 – 5:45 Recent Developments (cont.) Ms. Holmes, Ms. Zabroski

5:45 – 6:15 Civility: Perspective from Bench & BarMr. Bricmont, Mr. McLemore, Judge Kelley

This session will review the code of professional conduct as well as the aspirational goals of the Code of Civility as those obligations guide our interaction with each other, the parties, witnesses and the public.

6:15 – 8:30 Break

8:30 – 10:00 Reception (included in your tuition)

7:30 – 8:25 Continental Breakfast

8:25 – 8:30 WelcomeMr. Routch

8:30 – 9:00 Recent Developments (cont.) Mr. Greene, Mr. Martin

Pick up where we le� o� yesterday on the latest cases.

9:00 – 9:45 Navigating the C & R Minefi eld

Judge Grady, Ms.Gross, Mr. Routch, Judge Yanity

Recommendations for handling the various issues that accompany the settlement of workers’ compensation cases

9:45 – 10:00 Break

10:00 – 10:45 Penalty Petitions Mr. Bloomburg, Ms. Joseph, Judge Koll,Judge Sabatino

The decision to award penalties and the amount of any penalty awarded is up to the workers’ compensation judge hearing the case. This session will discuss how to litigate penalty petitions from the views of both the Bench and the Bar.

10:45 – 11:15 Recent Developments (concluded)Mr. Greene, Mr. Martin

11:15 – 11:45 Can We Talk? Or Can’t We?Attorney Communications—Ethical Quandry Ms. Romano, Mr. Zatkos

Learn how to successfully and ethically navigate attorney communications with judges, treating physicians, claims adjusters, and unrepresented injured workers.

4 CLE Credits available

WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE04 3 CLE Credits available

THURSDAY’SSCHEDULE

3.5 Substantive | .5 Ethics 2.5 Substantive | .5 Ethics05MAXIMIZE YOUR KNOWLEDGE ON TOPICS INCLUDING

▶ Recent Developments

▶ Legal Issues with Pharmacies

▶ Navigating the C & R Minefi eld

▶ Penalty Petitions

CELEBRATE THE LATEST IRVIN STANDER MEMORIAL AWARD WINNER

The PBA Workers’ Compensation Law Section will present the Irvin Stander Memorial Award to Hon. Liz Crum, Director of Adjudication.

RECEPTION—WED., OCT. 4

The day doesn’t end when the last class lets out on Wednesday— join your colleagues at the reception and toast the day, the year, the practice, or whatever motivates you to celebrate! The reception is included in your tuition—don’t miss this collegial evening of networking.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved at the Hershey Lodge. Individuals can reserve their room reservation directly on-line. Please refer to link: https://aws.passkey.com/go/PBA2017. Please make your reservation prior to Tuesday, September 12, 2017. A� er that date, room prices may increase and/or rooms may not be available.

The PBA Workers’ Compensation Group Rate is $215.00 per room/per night plus 11% taxes.

If you prefer to speak to a reservation agent, please call the Hershey Lodge reservation o� ice at 855-729-3108, and ask for the room block for the PA BAR ASSN—WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SECTION

ADVISORY PANELHalmon L. Banks, Esq.Banks Law, Philadelphia

Richard E. Bordonaro, Esq.Marnen, Mioduszewski, Bordonaro, Wagner & Sinnot, Erie

Toni J. Glaeser, Esq.Thompson Calkins & Sutter, LLC, Pittsburgh

Je� rey S. Gross, Esq.Gross & Kenny, LLP, Philadelphia

Melissa N. Leininger, Esq.PA Department of Labor & Industry, Harrisburg

Barbara J. Welton, Esq.Welton Law, Erie

Hon. Jean WrightWorkers’ Compensation O� ice of Adjudication, Pittsburgh

FACULTYStephen S. Bloomburg, Esq.Post & Schell, P.C., Pittsburgh

Dr. James P. BurkeAllegheny Brain & Spine Surgeons, Altoona

Michael B. Dodd, Esq.O’Brien Rulis & Bochicchio LLC, Pittsburgh

Hon. J. Joseph GradyWorkers’ Compensation O� ice of Ajudication, Scranton

David G. Greene, Esq.Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton, Fires & Newby, LLP, Philadelphia

Abigail A. Gross, Esq.Gross Law O� ice, Allentown

Barbara E. Holmes, Esq.Blaufeld Schiller & Holmes LLP, Pittsburgh

Hon. Susan E. KelleyWorkers’ Compensation O� ice of Adjudication, Malvern

Hon. Michael E. KollWorkers’ Compensation O� ice of Adjudication, Clearfield

George E. Martin, Esq.Martin LLC, Philadelphia

R. Burke McLemore, Jr., Esq.Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, Harrisburg

Hon. Cathleen A. SabatinoWorkers’ Compensation O� ice of Adjudication, Allentown

Daniel J. Siegel, Esq.Law O� ices of Daniel J. Siegel, L.L.C., Havertown

Robin Stavor Ramano, Esq.Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, P.C. Philadelphia

Hon. David B. TorreyWorkers’ Compensation O� ice of Adjudication, Pittsburgh

Hon. Gerald W. YanityWorkers’ Compensation O� ice of Adjudication, Greensburg

Kimberly A. Zabroski, Esq.Littler Mendelson PC, Pittsburgh

John W. Zatkos, Esq.Rothman Gordon, PC, Pittsburgh

COURSE PLANNERS

Daniel K. Bricmont, Esq.Caroselli Beachler & Coleman LLC, Pittsburgh

Nariman P. Dastur, Esq.DeAngelis Dastur & Associates PCPittsburgh

Marla A. Joseph, Esq.The Law O� ices of Marla A. Joseph Jenkintown

Michael P. Routch, Esq.Section ChairMcQuaide Blasko, Inc.Hollidaysburg

Workers’ CompensationFall Section Meeting

The Workers’ Compensation Fall Section Meeting is so much more than your typical conference. It’s a cornerstone in PA Workers’ Compensation—the annual gathering of like-minded professionals uniting to exchange ideas, share best practices and learn new ways of doing business.

Attendance at this event promises a sharing of practical, useful and timely information and provides attendees with the unique opportunity to network with other workers’ compensation professionals while renewing valuable contacts.

Wed. & Thu.Oct. 4 & 5, 20171:40 pm Wednesday to 11:45 am Thursday; check-in begins at 1:00 pm

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