22nd Annual Workers' Compensation Law Conference 2021
Essential updates, practical tips and insight from D.I.A. Judges

- Product Number: 2220031WAU
- Publication Date: 11/19/2021
- Length: 6.5 Hours CLE Credit Note
- Copyright: © 2021 MCLE, Inc.
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Product Description
Product Description
The pandemic and its overall impact on the practice of workers' compensation law and society has already been felt by most—and leaves many unanswered questions for the practice in the future. Against this backdrop, MCLE is sponsoring its 22nd Annual Workers' Compensation Law Conference 2021. This virtual Conference features experienced practitioners in the workers' compensation field who, together with Judges from the Department of Industrial Accidents, and other professionals, provide relevant and comprehensive information on the most important topics and issues affecting this dynamic practice area. -
Agenda
Agenda & Materials
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9:00 - 9:05 am
Welcome and Introduction
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9:05 - 9:51 am
Workers' Compensation Law: Recent Case Law and Legislative Update 2021
eLecture Add to CartHon. Jamie Spiller Kaplan, Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Michele E. Norton, Esq., Pulgini & Norton LLP , Braintree
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9:51 - 10:21 am
Break
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10:21 - 10:47 am
National Workers' Compensation Update
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10:47 - 12:27 pm
Proving COVID-19 As a Compensable Workplace Injury Under the Act
eLecture Add to CartJoseph J. Durant, Esq., Tentindo, Kendall, Canniff & Keefe LLP , Boston
Hon. Tamara L. Ricciardone, Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Edward L. Baker, , Cambridge
Monique M. Chiacchia, Esq., Travelers , Providence
Kelli S. Silva, Esq., Keches Law Group , Worcester
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12:27 - 1:30 pm
Lunch (on your own)
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1:30 - 1:45 pm
D.I.A. Update 2021
eLecture Add to CartHon. Omar Hernández, Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
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1:45 - 3:07 pm
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Handling Minority and Immigrant Workers—Overcoming Challenges and Bias in the Workers' Compensation System
eLecture Add to CartJames E. Ramsey, Esq., Ramsey Law Offices, PC , Worcester
Hon. Steven D. Rose, Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Springfield
Meredith P. Rainey, Esq., Morrison Mahoney LLP , Fall River
Stacie A. Sobosik, Esq., Sobosik Law , Medford
Charles R. Casartello, Jr., Esq., Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, PC , Springfield
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Injuries Occurring at Home in Light of the New Remote Workforce
eLecture Add to CartDaniel P. Napolitano, Esq., Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano , Salem
Hon. Fred A. Taub, , Brookline
Nathan G. Johnson, Esq., Agnelli Law Offices, PC , Worcester
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3:07 - 3:30 pm
Break
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3:30 - 5:00 pm
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Update on Practice and Procedure Before the D.I.A. in Light of Promulgated Directives
eLecture Add to CartHon. Lauren M. Bergheimer, Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Fall River
Hon. Martin J. Long, Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
Joseph F. Agnelli, III, Esq., Agnelli Law Offices, PC , Worcester
Pauline A. Jauquet, Esq., , Salem
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"Purely Voluntary" Recreational Activities—Compensable or Not?
eLecture Add to CartAlan S. Pierce, Esq., Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano , Salem
Hon. Catherine Watson Koziol, Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
JoAnn D. Walter, Esq., Tentindo, Kendall, Canniff & Keefe LLP , Boston
Please Note
MCLE on demand programs are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only through a link included on the on demand program page.
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