The Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is offering up to four hours of continuing legal education credits this fall. This is in response to the lower than anticipated number of credits awarded for our annual educational conference this year.

The judges of the Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims have created and will host four individual, virtual sessions live via Microsoft Teams on Wednesdays at 11:30 AM Central time (12:30 PM Eastern time) starting on October 23, 2024.

Each session will last one hour. Attorneys are invited and encouraged to attend all four free sessions. The sessions will not be recorded, and CLE credits will be available only to those attending the live presentations.

You must register for each session. They are:

1. Update on Court Procedures and Best Practices

October 23, 2024 | Register for Webinar 1

Judge Joshua Davis Baker, Judge Pamela Beason Johnson, Judge Amber E. Luttrell

Trial judges offer tips on program rules, statutes, handling hearings, and best practices for a successful trial.

2. Settlements: When It’s Time to Settle

October 30, 2024 | Register for Webinar 2

Judge Brian Addington, Judge Shaterra Reed Marion

Settlements and the approval process can be complicated. Avoid having your settlement denied and learn the appropriate procedure for obtaining court approval of settlements in workers’ compensation claims.

3. Case Law Review—The Sequel: The CWCC Goes to the Movies

November 6, 2024 | Register for Webinar 3

Judge Allen Phillips, Judge Robert Durham

An engaging and up-to-date review of appellate decisions from the last year that covers cases not discussed at the Bureau’s June conference (with a little movie fun mixed in).

4. Summary Judgments

November 13, 2024 | Register for Webinar 4

Judge Lisa A. Lowe, Judge Dale Tipps

Explore common summary judgment issues, timing of motions, and practical pointers for preparing your case.

We’ll be using Microsoft Teams to present the sessions and track attendance. A link to join will be available upon registration.

If you have any questions, email wc.info@tn.gov.