Veterans Day is rapidly approaching. The Bureau of Workers' Compensation will be closed on Tuesday, November 11. This means we've moved up the monthly Clarksville settlement day to November 4, next week. See you there.
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Have You Registered for the Court CLE Programs?
If not, why not? The first session is just one week away. Next Wednesday, Deputy Chief Judge David Langham of the Compensation Claims court in Pensacola, Florida; Attorney Pam Langham, a sole/general practitioner in Gulf Breeze, Florida; and Chief Judge Kenneth M. Switzer, Nashville, will team up to discuss “Is Your Intelligence Artificial?” Among other … Continue reading Have You Registered for the Court CLE Programs?
Court’s Continuing Legal Education Series Returns this Fall
Last year, we offered four one-hour continuing legal education programs at no cost. The feedback was extremely positive, so we’re doing it again this year. The programs are: October 15, Is your Intelligence Artificial? Presenters: Deputy Chief Judge David Langham, Compensation Claims, Pensacola, Florida/Chief Judge Kenneth M. Switzer October 22, Objection, Your Honor! Presenters: Judge … Continue reading Court’s Continuing Legal Education Series Returns this Fall
Happy Memorial Day. And Don’t Forget…
The State is closed on the following dates: Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day, and Thursday, June 19, for Juneteenth. In addition, there will be no settlements statewide on Wednesday, June 11, through Friday, June 13, due to the Bureau's Educational Conference. See you there instead. Also, settlements in Clarksville will take place as scheduled … Continue reading Happy Memorial Day. And Don’t Forget…
Tennessee Kids’ Chance Helps Families
By Judge Audrey A. Headrick, Chattanooga “Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.” --Aristotle At the Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, our mission is to protect employees and employers from the negative consequences associated with a work-related accident. We fulfill this mission in many ways, just one of which is our … Continue reading Tennessee Kids’ Chance Helps Families
Education is Part of Our Mission (And it’s Fun)
By Judge Brian Addington, Gray Before the pandemic, I reached out to several schools and groups to discern their interest in attending a court presentation about workers’ compensation in Tennessee. I received responses from a few schools, home school groups, and the Cub Scouts. Before the pandemic set in, I was able to host a … Continue reading Education is Part of Our Mission (And it’s Fun)
Recruiting the Next Generation of Comp Lawyers (We Hope)
By Jane Salem, staff attorney, Nashville Chief Judge Kenneth M. Switzer and I had the pleasure of visiting Prof. Lynn Ridgeway Zerht’s employment law class today at Belmont University College of Law. We talked about the system generally and lifecycle of a typical case, and then we prompted a discussion of some recent appellate decisions … Continue reading Recruiting the Next Generation of Comp Lawyers (We Hope)
See you Wednesday!
Settlement approvals can be challenging--especially if you're a new attorney. But even seasoned lawyers sometimes present agreements that aren't approved. So remember to register for this Wednesday's free continuing legal education seminar about settlement approvals. Click here for details and the link to register. October 30, When It's Time to Settle, starts promptly at 11:30 … Continue reading See you Wednesday!
Don’t forget to register for Wednesday’s Free CLE
Just a reminder that you must pre-register for each of the four weekly upcoming continuing legal education seminars that are starting this Wednesday. This week's program: Update on Court Procedures and Best Practices. October 23, 2024, 11:30 a.m. Central Time/12:30 Eastern Time | Register for Webinar 1 Judges Joshua Davis Baker, Pamela Beason Johnson, and Amber … Continue reading Don’t forget to register for Wednesday’s Free CLE
Registration is Open for Free CLE Series for Attorneys
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, … Continue reading Registration is Open for Free CLE Series for Attorneys
Bureau to Offer Free Continuing Legal Education
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, … Continue reading Bureau to Offer Free Continuing Legal Education
See You In Murfreesboro
By Judge Robert Durham, Cookeville This year, I celebrate my thirtieth anniversary as a lawyer. Thirty years. I’ve spent a long time in worker’s comp. I started right after the ’92 reform, which introduced the multipliers. Two and a half times vs. six times. IMEs vs. ATPs. Races to the courthouse. Ah, good times. Then … Continue reading See You In Murfreesboro
Appeals Board Sets Arguments During Conference
The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board will hear arguments during the Bureau’s upcoming educational conference. The case, Martinez v. ACG Roofing, Inc., involves an insurance coverage dispute and multiple alleged employers. The trial judge denied a motion for summary judgment brought by one of the carriers, Assigned Technology Risk, finding questions of material fact. Assigned Technology … Continue reading Appeals Board Sets Arguments During Conference
Mark Your Calendars
By Judge Brian Addington, Gray You're cordially invited to an open house commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Gray office of the Bureau of Workers Compensation. The celebration will take place on March 1, 2023, from 10:30 to noon Eastern time. Light refreshments will be served. Click here to get a little background information. Just … Continue reading Mark Your Calendars
Former U.S. Attorney General to Speak at Annual Conference
Attorneys, the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is offering three presentations to satisfy your annual continuing education requirements on legal ethics at the Annual Educational Conference. This year, the conference will take place Monday, August 15, through Wednesday, August 17, at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in Murfreesboro. We’re offering a one-hour ethics presentation on each … Continue reading Former U.S. Attorney General to Speak at Annual Conference
We’ll see some of you next week
Next week, the Bureau of Workers' Compensation will host the 2021 Educational Conference in Murfreesboro. You may attend in-person November 1-3 or on demand starting November 15 through December 3. This year's theme is "Be the Change." It's not too late to register. Next Tuesday will see the premiere of the Court of Workers' Compensation … Continue reading We’ll see some of you next week
Bureau Announces Return-to-Work Learning Opportunity
The Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation will offer a free online training program beginning later this month to help employers develop or enhance the skills and knowledge to coordinate an employee’s return to employment after a work-related injury. The training is part of the Bureau’s newly developed Returning Employees to Work And Reducing Disabilities (REWARD) … Continue reading Bureau Announces Return-to-Work Learning Opportunity
Mark Your Calendars for Rulemaking Hearing
As promised in a previous blog post, please see this Notice of Rulemaking. The public hearing will be August 5, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. Central Time at the Bureau of Workers' Compensation, 220 French Landing Drive in Nashville. Written comments will also be accepted until close of business on August 19, 2021, and can be … Continue reading Mark Your Calendars for Rulemaking Hearing
The First Listening Session is TODAY
If you RSVP'd for TODAY's session (not May 14), you should have received your personal invite this morning. If you didn't receive an email from Court Clerk Penny Shrum, or didn't RSVP but would still like to attend, please contact her at Penny.Patterson-Shrum@tn.gov. The discussion starts promptly at 1:00 Central Time this afternoon. Photo by … Continue reading The First Listening Session is TODAY
Open for Comments and Questions
By Chief Judge Kenneth M. Switzer, Nashville In previous years, I’ve made it a practice to travel across Tennessee to gather comments and answer questions from the public and practicing bar about the state of the Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims. These meetings have been referred to as “Listening Tours” and “Coffee with the Court.” … Continue reading Open for Comments and Questions
From the Bench 