Perhaps you attended the Bureau’s annual educational conference and noticed afterward that fewer continuing legal education credits were awarded than in previous years. We certainly noticed, and in an effort to help you meet your licensure/educational requirements, we’re planning a series of free continuing legal education sessions.

We’re ironing out the details. But for now, we can say that we will likely offer four to six, one-hour “lunch-and-learn” programs, available on TEAMS. The dates have yet to be determined, but they will likely take place on Wednesdays between 11:30 and 12:30 p.m. Central Time before the end of the year. The courses will be live to encourage attendee questions and comments.

Potential topics might include:

• Settlements and requests to close medical benefits;
• Summary judgment motions and proper procedure;
• Best practices at trial;
• Case law review;
• plus Best practices on appeal and in mediation.

This is subject to change. Presenters will be the Bureau’s appellate and trial judges, as well as attorneys from Mediation and Ombudsman Services of Tennessee.

While the series is designed to help practitioners gain credits, any workers’ compensation professional is welcome to attend.

And did we mention it’s free?

Look for another announcement in the near future giving dates and other information about the program. We look forward to helping everyone keep current in their learning, and we hope for an informative and interactive exchange.

Another stunning view captured by paralegal Kim Weaver, Knoxville. Fall colors–yes!