Tuesday, August 21, 2018
8:00 – 8:45 am
Alumni Breakfast
Florida State University, College of Law
Hall of Cities – Boston
Convention Level
9:30 – 4:15 pm
Crystal Ballroom M
Convention Level
(Entrance to J2)
Program Director:
Geoffrey Bichler, Attorney
Bichler, Oliver, Longo & Fox, PLLC
Maitland, FL
Program Moderator:
Paolo Longo, Attorney
Bichler, Oliver, Longo & Fox, PLLC
Maitland, FL
9:30 – 11:00 am
The Role of Evidentiary Requirements in The Grand Bargain: Presumptions, Restrictions and Burdens of Proof in Context
Moderator:
Paolo Longo, Attorney
Bichler, Oliver, Longo & Fox, PLLC
Maitland, FL
Panel:
H. George Kagan, Attorney
H. George Kagan, PA
Gulf Stream, FL
Ramon Malca, Attorney
Malca Law, PA
Miami, FL
Hon. David J. Langham, Deputy Chief Judge
Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims
Pensacola, FL
This noteworthy panel will discuss the problems related to evidence and how it is weighed in the workers’ compensation process to determine causation. The work of Professor Susan Haack, and her remarkable book Evidence Matters, will be prominently featured in a discussion examining how evidence requirements impact “The Grand Bargain.”
11:00 – 11:15 am
Break
11:15 – 12:15 pm
Strategy Session: Hot Topics
Moderator:
Stuart F. Suskin, Attorney
Stuart F. Suskin Mediation
Gainesville, FL
Panel:
Michael J. Winer, Attorney
Law Offices of Michael J. Winer
Tampa, FL
William H. Rogner, Attorney
Hurley, Rogner, Miller, Cox & Waranch, PA
Winter Park, FL
Glen D. Wieland, Attorney
Wieland, Hilado & DeLattre, PA
Orlando, FL
Dawn R. Traverso, Attorney
Eraclides, Gelman, Hall, Indek, Goodman, Waters & Traverso
Aventura, FL
The Hot Topics for Attorneys Breakout is one of the most popular breakouts at the WCEC. Each year, this prominent panel discusses the most important and controversial case law decided by the appellate courts and the most relevant amendments to Chapter 440 enacted by the Legislature. The repartee among the panel, comprised of four of the leading experts in the state, representing both the claimant and defense, always promises to be lively, interesting, informative, and entertaining. This program should not be missed by any attorney or claims adjuster who specializes in workers’ compensation litigation.
12:15 – 2:15 pm
Lunch (on your own)
Purchase lunch in the Exhibit Hall. Visit the “Comp Time” Diner… grab & go, or sit and network with clients and exhibitors!
2:15 – 3:15 pm
The Workers’ Compensation Practice From The Judicial Perspective
Moderator:
Honorable Stephen L. Rosen
Florida Office of Judges of Compensation Claims
St. Petersburg, FL
Panel:
Honorable Diane B. Beck
Florida Office of Judges of Compensation Claims
Sarasota, FL
Honorable Wilbur W. Anderson
Florida Office of Judges of Compensation Claims
Daytona Beach, FL
Honorable William R. Holley
Florida Office of Judges of Compensation Claims
Jacksonville, FL
Honorable Iliana Forte
Florida Office of Judges of Compensation Claims
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Our presentation will be an open and honest discussion with an illustrious panel of judges regarding the most recent matters confronting attorneys and JCCs in the law. While the judges are unable to provide advisory opinions, they can offer advice to practitioners on presenting certain issues using procedural correctness and admissible evidence during a hearing.
3:15 – 4:15 pm
Focus On Ethics And Professionalism
Moderator:
Jason L. Fox, Attorney
Bichler, Oliver, Longo & Fox, PLLC
Maitland, FL
Panel:
Honorable Neal P. Pitts
Florida Office of Judges of Compensation Claims
Orlando, FL
Scott P. Williams, Attorney
Law Office of Scott P. Williams, PA
Orlando, FL
Frank C. Wesighan, Attorney
Dean, Ringers, Morgan & Lawton, PA
Orlando, FL
James B. Birmingham, Attorney
Fulmer, LeRoy, Albee, PLLC
Orlando, FL
A learned panel composed of practicing attorneys and a sitting judge will discuss the principles of conduct required of all members of the legal profession. Panelists will provide solutions for some of today’s ethical dilemmas employing professional responsibility.