The Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is offering up to four hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credits available this fall. This initiative comes in response to a lower than expected number of credits awarded during the annual educational conference this year.
The sessions will be conducted by the judges of the Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims (CWCC) and will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams. These individual, live sessions are scheduled on Wednesdays at 11:30 AM Central time (12:30 PM Eastern time), starting from October 23, 2024. Each session will last for one hour, and attorneys are encouraged to attend all four sessions. The program is free of charge, but CLE credits will only be awarded to those attending the live presentations, as the sessions will not be recorded.
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The schedule is as follows:
1. **Update on Court Procedures and Best Practices**
– **Date:** October 23, 2024
– **Presenters:** Judge Joshua Davis Baker, Judge Pamela Beason Johnson, Judge Amber E. Luttrell
– **Description:** Tips on program rules, statutes, handling hearings, and best practices for a successful trial.
– **Registration:** Register for Webinar 1
2. **Settlements: When It’s Time to Settle**
– **Date:** October 30, 2024
– **Presenters:** Judge Brian Addington, Judge Shaterra Reed Marion
– **Description:** Procedure for obtaining court approval of settlements in workers’ compensation claims.
– **Registration:** Register for Webinar 2
3. **Case Law Review—The Sequel: The CWCC Goes to the Movies**
– **Date:** November 6, 2024
– **Presenters:** Judge Allen Phillips, Judge Robert Durham
– **Description:** Review of appellate decisions from the last year with a fun movie twist.
– **Registration:** Register for Webinar 3
4. **Summary Judgments**
– **Date:** November 13, 2024
– **Presenters:** Judge Lisa A. Lowe, Judge Dale Tipps
– **Description:** Exploration of common summary judgment issues, timing of motions, and practical pointers for case preparation.
– **Registration:** Register for Webinar 4
Attendance will be tracked through Microsoft Teams, and links to join the sessions will be provided upon registration. For additional inquiries, participants can contact wc.info@tn.gov. The initiative aims to support the mission of minimizing the impact of work-related injuries within the Tennessee workers’ compensation system.
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Free Webinar for New Tennessee Businesses
The Tennessee Department of Revenue is hosting a free webinar for new business owners on October 2 at 8:30 AM Central time. The session will provide valuable insights into state tax obligations and resources beneficial for business operations. Topics include tax registration, sales and use tax, business tax, franchise and excise taxes, and guidance on seeking assistance from state agencies. The department is a major contributor to state revenue, collecting a significant portion of taxes and fees each year. Interested participants can register for the October 2 webinar here. More information about the department can be found at www.tn.gov/revenue.